Video - From Streets to Empire: Jay-Z's Journey from Rapper to Mogul

In the early '90s, an aspiring rapper named Shawn was spinning in his Brooklyn neighborhood, dreaming big. Striking gold in '96 with his debut album, "Reasonable Doubt," he redefined rap with clever wordplay and intricate narratives. But it was his transformation into the mogul Jay-Z that fascinated the world. Not just content with lyrical genius, Jay-Z co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records, launching careers and setting industry standards. Beyond music, his ventures into fashion with Rocawear and nightlife with 40/40 Club showcased a multidimensional talent. By the decade's end, he wasn't just a rap legend—Jay-Z had become a cultural icon, proving that hustle could turn dreams into empires.