4:44 has created a problem.

The father of Hip Hop, the GOAT and reigning King of Hip Hop has blessed us with an album. it is a mixture of some of the typical shit that he provides us with. From bars, to interesting sounds through production, and even his voice, but most importantly this album is a master class.

As I've said above I believe that Jay Z has given us many blueprints (pun intended), from how to stunt masterfully, to clever ways to make people know how aware of the current he is. to his ability to be vulnerable, whilst still making the audience feel like he's still holding back. That is the beauty of the Carters, but specifically with that man.

He spoke about his relationship, the role he played in the hurt of his love. To expressing his love for his mother even though her sexuality would have been a huge problem for some. His inability to understand some of the ways that many people express their wealth publicly (specifically rappers with the money on the ear situation). However, I have a few thoughts on what I feel might be one of my issues with Jay Z, and his financial plan, especially for the black community.

Twitter went crazy as people started listening to album, from people already calling it a classic, to some trying to dissect every aspect of the stories, and teachings he poses to us. As I went through the album, I found myself really feeling uneasy especially when it came to the idea of using the blueprint that has been laid down by white people, and ultimately white supremacy, in pushing us forward, to get us economic freedom. It is ultimately hard to take financial advice from a man reportedly worth $800m. But for me it's the idea of how do we get into the door of operating in the system he's telling us to get into, if that very same system was NEVER made for us to thrive? How do we invest money into our communities when many of us can barely survive?

Even with those questions I fully understand where he is coming from as he said he's giving us "a million worth of advice for 9.99". His advice is valuable, because how many black people are in those places that he is at? There aren't that many, so when one comes back to give us game, we should listen. But just remember to listen, and still give yourself room to critic that game.

Ultimately, all I have to say is take it all in, listen, comprehend the information being given to you and learn. Financial freedom is going to take some work, it won't happen over night. Keep working, keep grinding, and hopefully we will all get there... Eventually.

Peace.
Leh xx