Jay-Z Says He Used To Be A 'Horrible Performer'

Rap mogul, who is headlining Coachella this weekend, tells L.A. Times he's grown as a live performer.By Gil Kaufman Jay-Z There aren't many worlds Jay-Z hasn't conquered or come out on top of: sneaker sales, multiplatinum albums, successful clothing lines and record labels, liquor deals and launching superstar protégés (see: Rihanna). But everyone is a bit insecure about something, and according to Jigga, he's got a complex about his early live performances. Specifically, he told the...

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11:48 on April 12 2010

Jay-Z Inspired By DMX, Madonna & Daft Punk

MTV.co.uk News — Jay-Z has said he's made his live shows better by studying other artists, including those outside hip hop. Speaking to the LA Times Jigga explained: “I look at Madonna'... more info

06:35 on April 12 2010

Jay-Z Says He Used To Be A 'Horrible Performer'

MTV.com News — Rap mogul, who is headlining Coachella this weekend, tells L.A. Times he's grown as a live performer.By Gil Kaufman Jay-Z There aren't many worlds Jay-Z hasn't c... more info

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