Hov

"I never asked for nothin I don't demand of myself

Honesty, loyalty, friends and then wealth

Death before dishonor and I tell you what else

I tighten my belt 'fore I beg for help

Foolish pride is what held me together through the years

I wasn't felt which is why I ain't never played myself

I just play the hand I'm dealt,

I can't say I've never knelt

before God and asked for better cards at times to no avail

But I never sat back feelin sorry for myself

If you don't give me heaven I'll raise hell

('Til it's heaven) "

In most interviews, when you hear the way Jay-Z's mind works, he's concerned about the overall culture of hip-hop; and even if you're not into hip-hop, the fact that his focus is the culture at large, is an important aspect lost in most thinking - and it's really important.

He's funny, in a quirky way (watch above), and he really loves his wife - and his relationship with his wife. Which is every man's dream.

He's pretty awesome; i'll write more on him as time goes on.