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Jay-Z is a fascinating character not because he never misses but because hedoesmiss.
But he always learns from his mistakes.
2…Hard Knock Life.
Roc Nation Sports leads with a more delicate touch.
Its high time Jay turned a corner again.
Its bootstraps logic, a capitalist fairy tale.
History tells another story.
In 1921,Tulsas affluent Black Wall Streetwas burned to a crisp.
In 2014,Eric Garnerwas strangled to death while selling loose cigarettes.
In 2019,Nipsey Husslewas murdered outside his own store.
Drive doesnt necessarily pan out in riches.
Wealth isnt necessarily insulating.
The achievements of Black billionaires dont necessarily trickle down and set us all free.
To be fair, Pharrell seems to get this.
Jay-Z sticks out in this company.
His solutions seem unique to his experience.
Hell come around eventually.
