Listen to this when
The Story of O.J.
For when success still doesn't make you exempt 💭
Who it's for
Jay-Z argues that fame and wealth don't exempt Black people from racism, and pairs that with blunt advice about building lasting wealth.
Disillusioned→Focused and self-determined
Feelings it meets
What it is
"The Story of O.J." is a track from JAY-Z's 2017 album 4:44. Named after O.J. Simpson, it questions whether wealth and fame can rise above race and contrasts spending on luxuries with building lasting wealth. It samples Nina Simone's "Four Women," and its animated music video, co-directed by JAY-Z and Mark Romanek, depicts racial stereotypes associated with African Americans.
Where to find it
All major streaming services.
Before you start
Heads up: Explicit language and racial slurs.
Age: Suggested 16+
I know why the caged bird sings, ah me,Paul Laurence Dunbar, “Sympathy”
