America’s first olympic breakdancer is ready to take gold
29 min
Chronicling the rise of Shawn Carter—a.k.a. Jay-Z—Abe Beame looks back on the launch of his New York City sports bar, the 40/40 Club, in 2003. Beame highlights a pivotal moment in his career: the club's grand opening, its cultural impact, and the rapper's evolution from musician to mogul. Read by Ron Butler.