May 27, 2008

Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige

Hip-hop mogul tells the funny story about how he started the Rocawear clothing line. (2:43)
 

Hip-hop mogul and the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" talk about evolving in their careers and their current U.S. Heart of the City concert tour. Full interview. (21:47)
 

Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige combined have sold over 70 million albums worldwide and won 12 Grammys. Jay-Z went from Brooklyn projects rapper to producer to major mogul. With six consecutive CDs debuting at number one on Billboard's pop charts and his concept CD, "American Gangster," he helped redefine the genre. Blige released her first album, "What's the 411"—a play on the directory assistance operator job she held before becoming a singer—to critical acclaim. Her 8th and current studio CD, "Growing Pains," reached platinum in three weeks. They are currently co-headlining the Heart of the City tour.

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