It’s Jay-Z’s World

With 13 No. 1 albums and the president as his best friend, Jay-Z is the king of cool. How the media built his throne. By Allison Samuels.

Allison Samuels

Published Jul. 18 2013 10:09AM EDT 

Allison Samuels

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