10 best lyrics from Jay-Z’s ‘Magna Carter Holy Grail’

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“F.U.T.W”

“See most of my n—s died early twenties or late teens, I’m just trying to come from under the thumb of this regime, 1 percent of a billion is more than n–s even seen, Still they wanna act like it’s an everyday thing.”


Jay-Z beat the odds that are placed on most young blacks from poverty-stricken areas. He seeks to navigate his way out of the systematic pressures.

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A.R. Shaw
A.R. Shaw is an author and journalist who documents culture, politics, and entertainment. He has covered The Obama White House, the summer Olympics in London, and currently serves as Lifestyle Editor for Rolling Out magazine. Shaw's latest book, Trap History, delves into the history and global dominance of Trap music. Follow his journey on TrapHistory.Com, Twitter @arshaw and Instagram @arshaw23.
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