As kids we didn't complain about being poor; we talked about how rich we were going to be and made moves to get the lifestyle we aspired to by any means we could. And as soon as we had a little money, we were eager to show it.

In 2004 Jay-Z collaborated with rock group Linkin Park in which they released their collaborative remix EP Collision Course which featured mashups of both artists' songs as well as a concert DVD. The album features producers such as Just Blaze Pharrell Kanye West Dr. Life and Times of S.

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969) better known by his stage name Jay-Z (sometimes stylized JAY Z) is an American rapper record producer entrepreneur and occasional actor. He is the former CEO of Def Jam Recordings co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records and the founder of Roc Nation. He is one of the most financially successful hip-hop artists and entrepreneurs in America.