it should be no surprise that the Black celebrity has in recent years emerged as the unofficial spokesperson for the Black race in the West.
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Childhood trauma, he never escaped from it and it determined his path in life.
In terms of Grammys, in 2005 alone he was nominated 10 times. From awards, to records sold, to critical acclaim, he is one of the most recognized, successful, and celebrated rap artists in music history.
From 1999 to 2003 Jay-Z released five consecutive albums that eventually reached #1 on the hip hop charts
Beyoncé has sold over 75 million CDs worldwide as a solo artist since her first release in 2003.
Despite opting for a more reclusive lifestyle, he has cemented his name as one of the most influential artists this century.
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, Brother
t reminds us that we have been and still are seen as less than, as other than, as not even human.
