Jay-Z (Shawn Corey Carter) Quotes

It was a weird mix of emotions. One day, your best friend could be killed. The day before, you could be celebrating him getting a brand-new bike.

Jay-Z

• Friend
• Weird
• Emotion
• Bike
• Celebrate

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  • Weird
  • Emotion