Jay-z has done multiple front covers, but this is special. TIME has given Hov a cover spot, with a profile written by NY Mayor Bloomberg. The special issue honors the 100 most influential people in the world, and Jay had the honor of being one of the seven covers. Also, previous TIME covers? Kanye West & Lauryn Hill. See Jay-Z’s cover photo below as well as what Major Bloomberg had to say about him!
Bloomberg wrote:
Jay Z embodies so much of what makes New York New York. A kid from a tough neighborhood who grows up in public housing, overcomes lots of bad influences on the street, never lets go of his dream, makes it to the top — and then keeps going, pursuing new outlets for his creativity and ambition. When no one would sign him to a record contract, he created his own label and built a music empire — before going on to design clothing lines, open sports bars and, most recently, represent professional athletes. He’s an artist-entrepreneur who stands at the center of culture and commerce in 21st century America, and his influence stretches across races, religions and regions.
