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The average rap life is two or three albums. You're lucky to get to your second album in rap!
Jay-Z
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Jay-Z
Age: 54
Born: 1969
Born: December 4
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Only God can judge me so I'm gone, either love me or leave me alone.
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I seen the worst of the worst. I deserve every blessing I receive I'm from the dirt.
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