Jay-Z: 7 Best songs by the Grammy-winning rapper

By Editorji News Desk
Published on | Feb 05, 2024

Numb/Encore (2003)

This collaboration with Linkin Park was one of Jay-Z's greatest hits from the early 2000's, and is a testament to the gem that was Chester Bennington

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Ni**as in Paris (2012)

This iconic yet controversial collaboration with Kanye West has its music video begin with an epilepsy statutory warning.

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Umbrella (2008)

This track from Rihanna's 2008 album "Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded" features an intro verse by Jay-Z.

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99 Problems (2004)

This rock-heavy rap banger is the epitome of unapologetic '90s music. In the rapper's own words, "I got 99 problems but a b**** ain't one."

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Empire State of Mind (2009)

This iconic collaboration with Alicia Keys won a Grammy at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, and was also famously parodied by CollegeHumor.

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Where I'm From (1997)

This extremely candid and chilling song doesn't take any prisoners, describing in sometimes gruesome detail the scary part of Brooklyn Jay-Z is from.

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Crazy In Love (2003)

This electrifying collaboration with Jay-Z's then-soon-to-be-wife Beyoncé Knowles-Carter won 3 VMAs at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards.

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