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O.J. Simpson Inspired This Grammy-Nominated Classic
O.J. Simpson was a deeply polarizing figure, but he inspired a great work of art – Jay-Z’s 2017 song and video, “The Story of O.J.”
Simpson, who died on Wednesday (April 10) at 76, was a deeply polarizing figure, but he inspired a great work of art – Jay-Z ’s 2017 song and video, “The Story of O.J.,” a searing look at racism and classism in America, and the importance of building generational wealth. Some saw Simpson’s double murder trial in 1994-95, in which he was acquitted, as proof that no matter how much success, fame and acclaim a Black person achieves in America, at the end of the day, their race still defines how they are perceived. Jay also stressed the importance of building generational wealth by making smart financial decisions instead of blowing money on fancy cars and strip clubs.
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