Genius Meanings
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JAY-Z – The Story of O.J.
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The song title refers to O.J. Simpson, the former NFL running back who was accused and acquitted of killing his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. The trial
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JAY-Z Opens Up About How Racism Inspired “The Story Of O.J.”
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The interview also features Kendrick Lamar, Chris Rock, and Will Smith.
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JAY-Z – The Story of O.J. Remixes
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See all of “The Story of O.J.” by JAY-Z’s remixes
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YoungBoy Never Broke Again – The Story of O.J. (Top Version)
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[Intro] / Uh, I'm ready / I had to tell these bitch-ass niggas they don't scare me, you heard me? / I'm 'bout 135, you heard me? / Lil' one, ayy, I guarantee, ayy / Northside 38
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JAY-Z – The Story of O.J. Interpolations
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See all of “The Story of O.J.” by JAY-Z’s interpolations
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DaBaby – The Story Of OJ (Remix)
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[Verse] / I ain't with the bullshit, I keep me a burner / Feel like OJ 1995 when he be murdered / Gotta move the way, I move my daughter, need a daddy / Don't got time to play with
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Lil Wayne (Ft. Euro) – Blackin' Out
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A remix of Jay-Z’s song ‘The Story of OJ" originally produced by No I.D set to be featured on Wayne’s 2017 Dedication 6 mixtape.
This was one of two songs Wayne released on his
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JAY-Z – The Story of O.J. Samples
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See all of “The Story of O.J.” by JAY-Z’s samples, covers, remixes, interpolations and live versions
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Genius Traducciones al Español – JAY-Z - The Story of O.J. (Traducción al Español)
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[Letra de "JAY-Z - The Story of O.J. (Traducción al Español)"] / [Intro: Nina Simone] / Piel es, piel, es / Piel negra, mi piel es negra / Mi, negra, mi piel es amarillenta / [
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Pusha T – The Story of Adidon
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“The Story of Adidon” is Pusha-T’s response to Drake’s diss track “Duppy Freestyle.” Inspired by the title, and borrowing the instrumental from JAY-Z’s “The Story of O.J.,” Pusha
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Spotify – This Is JAY-Z
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1. JAY-Z- Izzo (H.O.V.A.) / 2. JAY-Z & Kanye West- Niggas In Paris / 3. JAY-Z- Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem) / 4. JAY-Z- 99 Problems / 5. JAY-Z- Big Pimpin' (feat. UGK) / 6. JAY-
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JAY-Z (Ft. Gloria Carter) – Smile
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Smile is the third and longest track on JAY-Z’s 13th album, 4:44 at 4 minutes and 50 seconds.
Jay looks back onto bad memories and how they have helped him change his future for
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JAY-Z – Legacy
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The song is an upbeat track which discusses the legacy for the Carter family name. It goes on to discuss members of the family and what they have done in the family name and how
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GBKHATEDLOVE – THE STORY OF R.J.
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[Chorus] / Black nigga / Trap nigga / Gang member / Family member / Fake member / Hang nigga / They don't really fuck with niggas / Still nigga / [Verse] / Momma told me if you
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Genius Brasil Traduções – JAY-Z - The Story of O.J. (Tradução em Português)
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‘The Story of OJ’ é uma música sobre a cultura negra americana, sobre o preconceito que o povo negro sofreu
O título da música se refere a O.J. Simpson, ex-jogador de futebol
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JAY-Z (Ft. Beyoncé) – Family Feud
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The track is about the separation in the hip-hop culture and community. Hov is witnessing new rappers disrespecting their old heads, while old school artists and fans misunderstand
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Gratatouille
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Gratatouille is keeping quiet for now
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Here Are All The Winners Of The 2018 Grammy Awards
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Kendrick Lamar & Bruno Mars were the night’s big winners.
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JAY-Z – Kill Jay Z
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“Kill Jay Z” is the opening track from Jay’s 13th studio album, 4:44. In an iHeart Radio interview JAY-Z described the song as a killing of his ego. Throughout the song he brings
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Genius Russian Translations (Русские переводы) – JAY-Z – The Story of O.J. (Русский перевод)
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[Перевод песни JAY-Z — «The Story of O.J.»] / [Интро: Нина Симоне] / Моя кожа, моя кожа / Кожа черная, моя кожа черная / Моя, черная, моя кожа желтая / [Припев] / Светлый ни**ер
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JAY-Z – Roc Boys (And The Winner Is)...
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“Roc Boys (And the Winner Is)…” is the second single from Jay-Z’s tenth studio album, American Gangster. On the track Hov celebrates street corner capitalism; and takes the chance
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This Week on Genius [6/26 - 7/2]
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Hey everyone!
This Week on Genius highlights all the dope stuff that’s happened in the Genius Community in the past week. It drops every Sunday and includes stuff like hot annotations, dope scribes, cool articles, fresh editors, and those up and coming users who might not be on your radar yet. If you have any suggestions on what should be included, send it to a community staffer before Sunday and one of us will make sure we include it :)
Hot tates
@EmNasJayBigPac and @younggandhi took a stab at detailing one of JAY-Z’s altercations:
https://genius.com/12250170
Great info brought to you by @BrianErwin and @HDZA:
https://genius.com/12252216
@onlyacustomer and @theds102 teamed up for a history lesson:
https://genius.com/12250555
@AintNoJigga made a nice connection here:
https://genius.com/12253805
@palacelight tapped into the mind of Frank Ocean:
https://genius.com/12258695
Cool Articles
A tate by @ojstrawberry, @austindrew, and @4youreyezonly was featured in this tate about XXXTENTACION
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JAY-Z – 4:44
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“4:44” is the title track from Jay Z’s 13th studio album. It is an open love/apology letter to his wife Beyoncé and is the 5th track of 4:44. In the song he discusses being a bad
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Does Future & Young Thug’s “Real Love” Contain A Subtle Dig At JAY-Z?
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“Kill Jay Z” is still making waves.
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Mago the Guy – Money
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[Verse] / I'm not broke, I'm just sick / Blow more smoke / Got flame then hose it / Career level flows, y'all start to notice / When I get asked if I'm who wrote this / I wrote
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JAY-Z – Marcy Me
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On this song, JAY-Z reminisces on his days as a hustler in Marcy Houses in Brooklyn and pays homage to Marvin Gaye’s “Mercy Me”.
The song features long-time JAY-Z collaborator The
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Acrylo – Drake Gets His Feelings Hurt
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[Chorus] / I'm upset / Fifty thousand on my head, it's disrespect / So offended that I had to double check / I'ma always take the money over sex / That's why they need me out the
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J. Cole – January 28th
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January 28 happens to be J. Cole’s birthday. With an album named after his childhood home, he begins taking us on a tour through his life starting with his earliest years.
Since
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JAY-Z (Ft. Frank Ocean) – Caught Their Eyes
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This is the fourth track off of 4:44, featuring Frank Ocean. Frank Ocean is no stranger to collaborating with JAY-Z as he previously appeared on “No Church in the Wild,” “Made in
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JAY-Z – Moonlight
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“Moonlight” is inspired by the 2016 Oscar-winning film of the same name. At the 89th Academy Awards the musical La La Land was incorrectly announced as the Best Picture; after a
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21 Savage Apologizes For “Jewish Money” Lyric In “ASMR”
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“I’m sorry if I offended everybody, never my intention. I love all people.”
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JAY-Z (Ft. Damian Marley) – Bam
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In contrast to “Kill Jay Z” which features Jay seeking to kill his ego, “Bam” finds him acknowledging its importance to his success. The patois word that gives the song its title
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JAY-Z – Song Cry
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“Song Cry” is an emotional ballad in which Jay describes the pain of a long-term relationship ending, caused by his professional schedule and personal philandering. Since his pride
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JAY-Z – Public Service Announcement
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This standout track from The Black Album is one of Jay’s most popular live concert staples. It’s a wide-ranging, pun-heavy tune that ranks in the upper echelon of his extensive
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Joel Dossett – Swayze
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This flow is fucking crazy / I need some money / Man these niggas gotta pay me / Cause I’m feeling like a star / Call me Patrick Swayze / Niggas said that I was lazy / A hater can’
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Genius Traducciones al Español – JAY-Z - Moonlight (Traducción al Español)
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[Letra de "JAY-Z - Moonlight (Traducción al Español)"] / [Intro] / Sí, estoy un poco resfriado / Así que tengan paciencia conmigo / Sí, sí / [Estribillo] / Nos quedamos atrapados
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THE CARTERS – On The Run II Tour Setlist
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Europe: / 1. "Holy Grail" / 2. "Part II (On the Run)" / 3. "'03 Bonnie & Clyde" / 4. "Drunk in Love" (contains elements of "Swag Surfin'") / 5. "Diva" (contains elements of "
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JAY-Z (Ft. James Blake) – MaNyfaCedGod
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“MaNyfaCedGod” finds JAY-Z delving back into the state of his relationship with wife Beyoncé and how they have conquered any trouble in their way.
In the television series Game of
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JAY-Z (Ft. Blue Ivy Carter) – Blue's Freestyle/We Family
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[Part 1: "Blue's Freestyle"] / [Verse: Blue Ivy] / Everything, everything this my only single thing / Everything I hear is my answer / And if you think I say, then innocent if I
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JAY-Z – Adnis
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On “Adnis” Jay pens an open letter to his late father Adnis “AJ” Reeves, who passed away from liver failure on June 19, 2003.
On Father’s Day 2017 JAY-Z dropped a snippet from “
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Boosie Badazz – You Don't Know Me Like That
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[BRIDGE] / Nobody wanna see me smile / They only wanna see me down / Nobody wanna see me smile / They only wanna see me down / Oh lawd / [VERSE 1] / Nobody know tha son I got (Lil
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