Jay-Z's Roots Picnic Freestyle Tests the Boundaries of His Legacy
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Jay-Z used his Roots Picnic freestyle to fire off lines at Drake and other rivals, showing he remains a top rap technician even as his status as mogul and elder statesman makes his grievances carry boardroom weight—and prompting debate over whether such beef strengthens or threatens his legacy.
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