Mary J. Blige & Jay-Z: Heart of the City
Jay-Z was born Shawn Carter on Dec 4, 1970, in the rough Marcy Projects of Brooklyn. As a youth, the fledgling rapper was known as 'Jazzy' in his neighborhood. He shortened his nickname to Jay-Z and set out to break into the rap industry. Robb D. Cohen/ www.robbsphotos.com
