From Brooklyn's Marcy Projects, Jay-Z rose to fame through talent and strategy, overcoming danger and broken friendships to become a top rapper married to Beyoncé.

Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter emerged from the Marcy Housing Projects which is one of the toughest neighborhoods in Brooklyn. Jay-Z has risen to heights beyond his wildest dreams. This is the rare untold true story of how Shawn Carter maneuvered his way to the top. Along the way he's cheated death, parted ways with some of his closest friends and ended up with one of the most beautiful women in the world.

Additional Details

Label: Time Zone Pictures

Genre: Rap/Hip Hop

Language: English

Run Time: 41 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 05/17/11

UPC: 827191000417