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“It was a very intense and stressful situation. There was playing in the Johnny-pump (an opened fire hydrant) and the ice-cream man coming around and all of these games that we'd play, and suddenly it would turn just violent and there would be shootings at 12 in the afternoon on any given day.”

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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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