Profile: jayz2008
 
 
 
   
 
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Everybody knows me as a hip hop mogul but I didn’t come from this life, and I know what struggle is about. Music is a powerful thing and it wouldn’t be right for me to not use that to my advantage and for others. That’s why I make it a point to do what I can for the community when I can. Aside from concerts I’ve held to raise money for charities I’m most proud of my work in Africa. I teamed up last year with the UN and PlayPumps International to implement clean water systems in African regions in need. My international tour called Water For Life helped to raise money for the project, as well. MTV caught it all on The Diary of Jay-Z in Africa: Water for Life. As high as my success takes me I can never forget that there are always those less fortunate, and we all have to do our part to give back.
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Jay-Z's 'History'
Jay's wife, Beyoncé, has offered to sing at Obama's inauguration. (11.6.08)
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Views 75
by  MTVNews on november 06, 2008
 
   
 
The PlayPump water system
Children playing on a PlayPump system merry-go-round in Mapobane, South Africa.
Tags: Sustainability   africa   water
Views 165
by  PlayPumps International on february 28, 2008
 
   
 
Eyes Wide Open
After meeting with the U.N., Jay-Z goes to Africa. 'I couldn't believe what people had to go through just to get water,' he says. (11.19.06)
Tags: MTV News   Exclusive Video   News Video   Jay-Z   water for life   Diary Of...
Views 7053
by  MTVNews on september 12, 2007
 
   
 
This Is The Real Hard-Knock Life
Jay discovers that, in a place where the streets are filled with open sewers, a simple toilet can make a huge the difference. (11.19.06)
Tags: MTV News   Exclusive Video   News Video   Jay-Z   water for life   Diary Of...
Views 6773
by  MTVNews on september 12, 2007
 
   
 
Together, We Can Do This
Jay feels a sense of accomplishment after installing a water pump -- but there are plenty of other solutions to the water crisis. (11.19.06)
Tags: MTV News   Exclusive Video   News Video   Jay-Z   water for life   Diary Of...
Views 6684
by  MTVNews on september 12, 2007
 
   
 
Jay-Z Wants To Be More Than A Star
At a news conference, the rapper talks about reaching out to the people instead of just rapping to them. (9.6.06)
Tags: MTV Think   Def Jam   Jay-Z   MTV   U.N.   Water Crisis
Views 3332
by  thinkMTV on september 06, 2006
 
   
 
News: Jay-Z, Diddy, Others Reach Out To D...
Recalling the response to December's devastating Asian tsunami, many celebrities have pledged to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The Dave Matthews Band,...
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Views 8534
by  MTVNews on september 02, 2005
 
   
 
News: Jay-Z, U2, Madonna, Pink Floyd Deliv...
Concerts also saw first live 'Sgt. Pepper's' performance by a Beatle.
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Views 1176
by  thinkMTV on july 02, 2005
 
   
 
News: 50 Cent, Jay-Z, Mariah, U2, Coldplay ...
London, Berlin, Paris, Rome and Philly to host shows on July 2.
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Views 1176
by  thinkMTV on may 31, 2005
 
   
 
News: Linkin Park, Jay-Z, No Doubt Rock T...
Enthusiastic acts and some surprises made up for missing Blink-182 and Ozzy.
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Views 1066
by  thinkMTV on february 22, 2005
 
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