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“I would run into the corner store, the bodega, and just grab a paper bag or buy juice - anything just to get a paper bag. And I'd write the words on the paper bag and stuff these ideas in my pocket until I got back. Then I would transfer them into the notebook.”

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Jay-Z

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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