The hip-hop mogul continues to leave an indelible mark on the culture. Born Shawn Corey Carter, Jay-Z is not just one of the most successful rappers of all time. He’s a cultural icon whose influence ...

When Jay-Z grew up in Bedford-Stuyvesant in the '80s, there wasn't a man bun, hipster beard, wine bar, or vegan café in sight. Instead, the neighborhood, whose motto was "do or die Bed-Stuy," was ...