Constructing this (excellent) essay around the lyrics of Jay's now legendary 2006 freestyle is such a masterful literary choice that I'm mildly jealous 🤣
. @justintinsley.bsky.social is taking a look at the #NFL Super Bowl halftime show through the ongoing series The American Carnival
First up, a look at JAY-Z & what happens when hip-hop’s ultimate success story becomes an institution & the subject of constant scrutiny.
andscape.com/features/jay...
Grant Lorrell
In an era where suspicion outpaces evidence, fairly or not, JAY-Z’s empire has become a mirror for collective cynicism about power and ascent.
