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He Was a Drug Dealer in Brooklyn's Marcy Projects—Then Became the First Billionaire Rapper, Married Beyoncé, and Built an Empire Worth $2.5 Billion

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November 20, 2025

He Was a Drug Dealer in Brooklyn's Marcy Projects—Then Became the First Billionaire Rapper, Married Beyoncé, and Built an Empire Worth $2.5 Billion

From shot by his brother, selling crack at 13, rejected by every label, starting Roc-A-Fella Records to Tidal, Armand de Brignac, and sports agency dominance.

By David Thompson7 min read