I have turned to Jay-Z`s words that different points in my life, whether I was brushing dirt off my shoulder on the campaign trail or sampling his lyrics on the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Today, Jay-Z is one of the most renowned artists in history and an embodiment of the American dream, a dream he has helped make real for other young people like him.
Obama reflects on the influence of Jay-Z's words in his life and the significance of Jay-Z as an artist and embodiment of the American dream.
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