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“Boxing is a glorious sport to watch and boxers are incredible, heroic athletes, but it's also, to be honest, a stupid game to play. Even the winners can end up with crippling brain damage. In a lot of ways, hustling is the same. But you learn something special from playing the most difficult games, the games where winning is close to impossible and losing is catastrophic: You learn how to compete as if your life depended on it. That's the lesson I brought with me to the so-called "legitimate" world.”

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Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, is an American rapper, music producer, and entrepreneur. Born on December 4, 1969, he is one of the most successful rap artists of the contemporary era, known for his unique musical style, business acumen, and philanthropic endeavors. more

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