JAY-Z has remained busy even in the midst of a pandemic. From continuing to stretch his portfolio to extending his lead as one of the most decorated rappers in Grammy Award history, the 51-year-old Hov is still being considerate of his legacy.
In an interview with the UK’s The Sunday Times, he looked back on his more than three decades in Hip Hop and laid out how he wants to be remembered.
“I have no idea,” Hov said. “I’m not beyond ego, right? Hopefully they speak of me [with] the names of Bob Marley and all the greats. But that’s not for me to say.”
When asked what he was most proud of, Hov said, “I’m most proud of overcoming my circumstances and providing opportunity for people who look like me and who came from the same situation that I’ve come from.”
Throughout the lengthy interview, JAY-Z made moments to reflect on how the pandemic grounded him, wife Beyoncé and their three children, Blue Ivy, Sir and Rumi. In his eyes, the pandemic prompted the family to become more connected than ever.
“In the beginning, it was time for everyone to sit down and really connect, and really focus on family and being together, and take this time to learn more about each other,” he said. “And then, as it wore on, it’s like, ‘OK, all right, what is the new normal?’ If anything came from this, it’s that we have to recognize that we’re all connected. It’s a metaphor for how connected we are.”
Swizz Beatz Shuts Down Rumors JAY-Z & Beyoncé Bought DMX’s Masters
Hov was recently spotted at the memorial service for former labelmate and occasional sparring partner DMX on Saturday (April 24). Although he didn’t publicly speak at the memorial service, some fans rumored he and Beyoncé had purchased X’s masters not long after the Yonkers’ rapper died on April 9. Swizz Beatz, along with the family of DMX, put the rumors to bed.
“There have been a few rumors following our loved one, Earl Simmons’, passing that we’d like to clear up,” the family statement read. “No one has bought Earl’s masters. Additionally, we are not selling any merch or raising money for Earl’s funeral. If anyone is requesting for money for his funeral please be aware the person is a scammer. We will keep the public posted on funeral/memorial service arrangements.”
Not enough reach my brotha. Bob Marley touched every country with positive vibes. Not trap/block fairytales. One of the best to ever rap is more than a fitting bowtie on a long career fam. As it stands, your wife will be more known than you when it’s all done, which is not a problem either.
There’s a tinge of hate in that comment
It’s the truth though
I think Pac is the only rapper that’ll even come close to being remembered like Bob Marley. Jay literally said “I wanna ryhme like common sense I sold 5 mill and aint been ryhming like common since.”He’s literally lived his life that way capital over conscious its crazy he would make that comparison.
17 year old quote?
Actually the fact Areal used a 17 yr quote makes their point more valid, pointing out Jay worships money over all, including community and the real reason he ever got close to billion… his wife. A 17 yr pattern isnt just a pattern it’s a personality and it’s his personality that will never compare to the likes of Marley.
Moreover a line from half way through his career, is nothing compared to what he proudly admits to doing BEFORE his career which was actually selling crack “bondage” cocaine.
With enough time growth or the lack thereof becomes clearer to observe. Bob Marley wasn’t even a rapper nor on a kill all mission to be a billionaire, although he’s known as a musician, even if you don’t know one of his songs, young or old, any country bc of his enlightenment which causes people to feel free even if they are in bondage. Jay’s global reach is first about his wife and second about money and money moves periodt (was that T recent and appropriately ratchet enough for the ageist cool kid up top?!)
Exactly! This. People always act like this is such a great line but it shows how fake he is. I like some of his music, don’t get me wrong but the older I get the harder it is to stomach the guy.
you buggin son. he is very humble. Jay-Z is bigger than Bob Marley
Hate to ruin the party but Bob Marley was pushed by those in power like most other so called revolutionaries. Whether Bob knew that or not is irrelevant. Bob Marley pushed a type of ideology that was pacifist and all about uniting with everyone. Peace, love and happiness etc. This is what the government wants. They want everyone smoking weed because then they will only talk about change and not do anything. The government knows people will smoke weed whether it is legal or not. It just needs to be promoted enough.
Big Hommie the champ! Always give it to you 100%
@JDot, I totally agree and well said. I am not the biggest fan of Jay-Z. I liked and purchased one album of his and to be honest i’m not sure which album it was. I just know the songs when I hear them.
Everyone knows Jay-z will never get that title. Dudes not even good. Hes a business man that’s it he used all the rappers when they hot so he can ride..cause hes a business man and all he cares about it biz n money jayz NEEDS his money for relevancy, notbhis music cause his music’s been gone since 99… marley didn’t need money, jay will never come close to them two being mentioned together.
Not good lmaoo he made it from marcy projects to a billy how far did u get in life loser lmaoo im sure ur good for nothing wife says the something’s about u being not good lmao
Bro, you clearly think that its all about the benjamins. Yes woman want a man who has resources and will give them security etc and is confident but most woman don’t expect a man to be rich. Is a rich man who constantly has to remind everyone how rich he is and seek validation confident?! If a man manages to pull a woman purely due to the size of his wallet then chances are she will oneday take off with half his income. You seem like the type of guy that will try to brag about all your assets on the first date. Good luck with that approach bro. You sound like a fake alpha like Jay himself.
“How far did you get in life loser?” Yes, because financial success is the only type of success isn’t it? Anything else someone does to impact the world in a positive way is not important.
Above & beyond! Weird
Kinda hard to be remembered in the same vein as Bob Marley, when your entire persona is based on killing your own community with drugs. Love me some Hov, but miss me with this foolishness!
Bob Marley wouldn’t sell out black folks for a check. You can make money and not be a sellout, it is possible.
Repetitive is the cause of a man disaster. Change will make a difference in a man.
Hov made it from Marcy projects to a billy with the hottest chic in the game baring his children and wearing his chain will yall trolls hate on him with lame comments that im sure ur good for nothing wives would say worse about ur loser asses ?
Oh did he. Wow. And how many men in positions of power did he have to give fellatio to in the process?
The fact that he made mention of wanting to be remembered in the same light as Bob Marley means he’s too thirsty for the admiration of others… which is WEAK!!
He should always want to do what he loves doing and the adoration takes care of the rest. Proclaiming yourself as “Hov” or “J-Hova” just continues to show his mindset… way beyond his reach. What a shame. Smart business man but he’ll never be great like a Bob Marley. He’s always let money be the front runner in his life. That’s not you achieve the adoration of people.
Yes. Exactly. Seeking validation is feminine attribute. A true man does not give a fuck what others think. Whether they praise him or don’t praise him then its all the same.
“Seeking validation is feminine attribute….” you seem to be concerned with dissing women… were you abused as a chikd, sacred to smile, thewy called you ‘ugly’…? well, life’s jard, hug mr, not reject me, or make diss records to dissrespect me, blatant or indirectly.
Jay dream on, only pac have that features, both PAC and Bob are for the people not for money….I will even think of DMX and nas before I think of you dick sucking lips..
Exactly bro. I think Jay himself knows this and its obvious that he has been conscientiously trying to change his image but it comes across as fake and insincere. Know point trying to play the part now. I will believe he is sincere when he changes the company he keeps and stops flashing masonic hand signs.
Hope to see u soon, jay-z!
Lmfao I’m dead … I laughed so hard when I read this
If you want to be remembered then do what you love doing and the shut the fuck up about it. Stop seeking validation and shit. Jay is one of the best rappers of all time. I’m not denying that but he’s also a piece of shit who sold out and flashes masonic hand signs. Talented rapper, shitty fucking person.
Did Jay do Sth to you personally. If not, the level of anger and hate in your comment is troubling to be honest. You need to ask yourself why the guy invokes that level of emotion from you. And I hope jealousy and envy is not.
@ Jay / so YOU never criticized anybody??? FOH can say what you / we want just don’t be all uppity and hall-monitor about the shit officer … and Jay is a little-girl-hitter so he IS a shitty person check the video Bob Marley my ass he ain’t that good
Bob Marley couldn’t be faithful to one woman and wanted peace, but not because of black oppression worldwide. But go off.
most of jay z ‘s music is shallow, so he will never be compared to artists like Bob Marley.
It might be shabby but a Billion Plus deserves respect
Bob Marley is massive all around the world, people of all ages know his name and music well – not just in English speaking countries.
Na, money/ power hungry prople never get remembered like that…Enjoy your money
It’s crazy how we hate our own people for having success….absolutely crazy.