How does one measure their own legacy: In a series of shows, in the decades since a debut album, in an exhaustive eight-part docuseries breaking down the intricacies of rhymes laid down years ago? That seemed to be the existential question looming over Jay-Z 30, a yearlong celebration that began with a spectacular one-off headlining […]
Jay-Z Brings His ‘Jay-Z 30’ Concert Series to a Close in Los Angeles With Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Too Short
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