Decoding Jay-Z

This week Decoded, biographical and lyrically focused book about Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, released. The book is co-authored by renown Hip Hop journalist Dream Hampton, although not credited on the book. As a Jay-Z fan, I was well aware of the release but I am quite surprised by the business press he has been receiving. My surprise is not because he doesn't deserve the press; it's due to the way the business community has been surprised by his business savvy. Jay-Z did not just become a mogul or just open up his business in the 2000s. He has been a legitimate business man since the founding of Roc-A-Fella records in the 90s. All of this business press has been long overdue.
This is not a post to have everyone like Jay-Z or listen to his music. In fact, this is strictly about business. I don't know the reasons that Jay-Z is only now or at least in the last couple of years beginning to gain business recognition, considering his many years of business experience. All I can say is if you or some one you know just found out that Jay-Z owns multiple businesses, is worth millions, and has done some notable business deals, I am afraid to say you are late. You don't have to read Decoded to understand the business mind of Jay-Z. But I would suggest taking some time to google him and decode his business mind for yourself.