Jay-Z is the Hegemon of Hip-Hop

Looks like Jay-Z is getting attention from more than just NPR for his massive role in the hip-hop scene- XXL is running a cover story on his rather thorough financial domination of the industry- calling him "hip-hop's ultra businessman". Not bad, Jay-Z. FTA:

“But when I say I’m the best, I don’t say that outta my ass. I say that with all my stats behind me. I put that against anybody. I mean anybody. I really believe that… I believe in a lot of things. 
I believe that ‘SportsCenter’ is the best thing on TV. I shouldn’t have to prove it. But I do have these stats to prove it. I’m talking about real run. I’m not talking about years off. I’m talking about straight—boom, boom, boom—back to back. We’re not talking about heritage acts either. We’re not talking about respect what I’ve done. I’m talking No. 1 [albums] 10 times. The Beatles is the only one [to have more 
No. 1 albums]. They got 19, and if I get a surge of creativity, I could make nine albums next year.”

The magazine hits stands on September 15, so check this space for an update once the article actually posts. Meantime, check out my post on the hip-hop ecosystem as high diplomacy HERE.

(via XXL Magazine)