Jay Z Speaks in Rare Interview: "I Nominate Jay for President"

Monday, April 26, 2021 at 10:42 AM by Mxolisi Mngadi

- Jay-Z spoke about race and social media and how he wants to be remembered in a rare interview with a US publication

- The US rapper and businessman is one of the most successful rappers ever but he rarely opens up to the media

- The Dirt Off Your Shoulder hitmaker's interview with The Sunday Times was to promote his partnership with Puma

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Jay-Z is one of the most successful rappers in the world. The billionaire musician-turned-businessman rarely speaks to the media. In a recent interview, Beyoncé's hubby opened up about race, social media and how he hopes to be remembered.

Jay Z Speaks in Rare Interview: "I Nominate Jay for President" — Jay-Z spoke about race, social media and how he wants to be remembered in recent interview. Image: @beyonce
Source: Instagram

XXL magazine reports that the superstar spoke to the Sunday Times recently. The article was published on Sunday, 25 April. During the sit-down and in promotion of Jay's collaboration with Puma, he touched on a number of important topics, including race relations in the US. Jigga agreed that the climate of race in the country was "frustrating".

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The Hard Knock Life hitmaker also spoke about the influence of social media. Jay hardly posts on all his social media platforms.

“You can’t give someone a microphone for 24 hours a day and [have them] not think they have to use it."

When the publication asked him how he wanted the world to remember him, the Roc Nation head expressed that: "I have no idea." He said he hoped people speak of him with the names of Bob Marley and all the greats.

Social media users shared their thoughts on Hov's rare interview. Check out some of their comments below:

@MalikaRobbins12 said:

"I nominate Jay for president or Lebron."

@okaaaaaaawoi wrote:

"He will be remembered for generations to come."