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Started from the bottom now we’re here! While Jay Z is considered one of the most successful and influential figures in the music industry today, that wasn’t always the case. This week, a vintage video clip of the rapper’s first-ever freestyle on TV (from 25 years ago) hit the Web, reminding us of his humble ~~hightop fade~~ beginnings. Check out his “freaky freestyle” above. Enjoy.

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Watch Jay Z’s 1st freestyle on TV

By R. Hawkins
Feb 21, 2015
10:47 am

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