Rolling Stone
Apr 25, 2024 - 29 min
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Chronicling the rise of Shawn Carter—a.k.a. Jay-Z—Abe Beame looks back on the launch of his New York City sports bar, the 40/40 Club, in 2003. Beame highlights a pivotal moment in his career: the club's grand opening, its cultural impact, and the rapper's evolution from musician to mogul. Read by Ron Butler.