10 Ways Jay-Z Influenced the World

Hov has set standards and broken boundaries for years.

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Jay-Z - "He’s an artist-entrepreneur who stands at the center of culture and commerce in 21st-century America, and his influence stretches across races, religions and regions." — Michael Bloomberg (Photo: Allison Joyce/Getty Images)Jay-Z - For men, there's no breaking through the bond of the bromance, the long-lasting friendship that can stand the test of time. For President Obama, there are a number of famous friends who have been by his side through thick and thin. — Britt Middleton  One of hip hop's most prolific talents and the leader of the free world: it's a match made in bromance heaven. Jay-Z held a number of fundraisers for Obama during his re-election campaign (plus, wife Beyoncé performed at Obama's second inauguration). This week, Hov told a New York radio station that he "has spoken to him on the phone and had texts from Obama." However, it's unlikely that they correspond regularly given that only a select few White House staffers have access to Obama's private number. (Photo: REUTERS/Jason Reed)

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10 Ways Jay-Z Influenced the World - Today, April 19, TIME magazine unveiled its new issue, which featured Jay-Z on the cover, naming him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. From Marcy projects to Madison Square back to Brooklyn's Barclays Center, there's no doubt that Jay-Z has been setting new standards for success, great music and more for years. Click on to check out 10 of the ways that Jay-Z has changed the world. —Alex Gale (Photo: TIME Magazine)

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