Jay Z is definitely not the new kid on the block. It’s been 17 years since the debut of his first album, he’s published a memoir (entitled Decoded) and has even graced Oprah’s stage more than once. But beyond all that, this hip-hop mogul is 43 years old and still has a lot to share with the world. Recently Shawn “Jay Z” Carter sat down with Vanity Fair and shared a little more than any of us expected. Check out some highlights below and for the full interview pick up the November issue.
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- On Blue Ivey’s music choices: “She’s my biggest fan. If no one bought the ‘Magna Carta’ [album], the fact that she loves it so much, it gives me the greatest joy. And that’s not like a cliché. I’m really serious.”
- On his past as a drug dealer: “At some point, you have to have an exit strategy, because your window is very small; you’re going to get locked up or you’re going to die.”
- On wooing his wife, Beyonce: “She’s a charming southern girl, you know, she’s not impressed … But I would have definitely had to be this cool.” He jokes that Bey was a “good girl” until he came into the picture, but no longer. “Nah,” he says with a laugh. “She’s gangsta now.”
- On the rumors about Beyonce’s fake baby bump: “You know, I felt dismissive about it, but you’ve got to feel for her. I mean, we’ve got a really charmed life, so how can we complain? But when you think about it, we’re still human beings…. And even in hip-hop, all the blogs — they had a field day with it. I’m like, we come from you guys, we represent you guys. Why are you perpetuating this? Why are you adding fuel to this ridiculous rumor?”
This Vanity Fair interview is fascinating, I can’t wait to pick up my own copy! How about you? Do you want to learn more about this hip hop mogul?
