Some would argue that Jay Z is one of, if not the most successful figure in Hip Hop since Russell Simmons. His profile is low key, yet huge. His associations are low key, yet huge. He has managed to rise above the usual hip hop blue print and earned the respect from captains of industries.
Esquire magazine takes a look at the man, the CEO ,the artist, the brand and his current and past business relationships including Damon Dash.
Outside of the music and advertising industries, not many people know of the guy who cut and set the Jay-Z jewel. Damon Dash, in fact, is far better known. But you utter this other name in the music or ad worlds and there's a queer little nod, an "Oh, yeah, Steve Stoute." Not the fox that was spotted in the chicken coop, but the slippery one that picked the latch.
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