Before Roc-A-Fella Records, Jay-Z struggled to secure a record deal, selling CDs independently and hustling in Brooklyn. In 1996, he co-founded Roc-A-Fella and released Reasonable Doubt, launching one of hip-hop’s greatest careers. Now, he’s a billionaire mogul, owning Roc Nation, Armand de Brignac, and Tidal, influencing music, business, and social justice. His journey from street hustler to cultural icon embodies hip-hop’s entrepreneurial spirit, proving rap is a pathway to generational wealth and power. I wonder if all that could've been seen when taking this pic way back then.
