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Jay-Z, born Shawn Corey Carter in 1969, has evolved from a Brooklyn hustler to a billionaire entrepreneur. His journey, marked by relentless ambition and a savvy understanding of both music and business, tells a fascinating story of evolution, not just for him but for hip-hop itself. In the early 90s, Jay-Z's music was deeply rooted in his experiences in the Marcy Houses of Brooklyn, NY, where he dealt drugs before turning to rap as an escape route. His debut album, "Reasonable Doubt" (1996), though not an immediate commercial success, was cr