JAY-Z REALLY RUNS THIS TOWN…NEW YORK CITY THAT IS!

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New Yorkers are known for their inherent hustler mentality…aka natural born hustlers. It’s true what they say if you can make it here–chances are you can make it anywhere! Make no mistake, fellow New Yorkers Hip-hop pioneer Russell Simmons, rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and countless others have made it through the concrete jungle,  but no other New Yorker embodies the rags to riches story like Shawn ‘Jay-Z’ Carter. Jay-Z went from hustling on the streets of Brooklyn to running the streets of New York City! We’ve rounded up five reasons why Jay-Z without question “runs this town”.

5. Jay-Z the giver- Although he’s sitting on top of the Forbe’s list and has sold over 40 million records worldwide, Jay-Z hasn’t lost sight of his roots. He’s from Marcy son and he makes sure that he reminds people where he’s from. Through his “Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund”, Jay-Z gives many underprivileged inner city kids a chance to acquire higher education by paying for their college tuition. And during the holiday season, Jay-Z surprises the kiddies at Marcy Projects by playing jolly ol’ Saint Nick.

4. Rocawear- Jay-Z launched his very own clothing line Rocawear in 1999 along with former business partner and friend Damon Dash and ever since the company has been a major staple in urban street wear. Not to mention the company is housed right in the heart of New York City.

3. Big Pimpin’ baby!- Jay-Z is co-owner of The 40/40 Club, one of NYC’s top notch sports bars. Although they’re a bit pricey, patrons keep flocking ’cause one thing’s for sure you never know who you’re going to see at the 40/40.

2. He’s a business MAN!- Jay-Z has a lot of love for his borough and is very influential in putting Brooklyn on the map literally. He’s part-owner of the New Jersey Nets and is involved in bringing the NBA team to Brooklyn. Brooklyn hasn’t had a professional team since the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles and now the Brooklyn Nets are making their debut possibly in 2011. Word is Jay-Z is really involved in running NYC as he’s involved in a few real estate deals around the city.

1. The best to EVER do it- Who else can have Oprah in the projects drinking quarter waters on the steps and sell out the world’s famous arena in seconds? Umm…nobody, but Jigga man! Last week, Str8NYC was in the building to witness Hov’s massive takeover of Madison Square Garden which is now officially “the house that Hov built”!

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