The Story of O.J.

Jay-Z

About The Story of O.J.

"The Story of O. J." is a song by American hip hop artist Jay-Z from his thirteenth studio album 4:44. It was produced by Jay-Z and No I. D.. Following the release of the album, the song charted in a couple of regions, entering and peaking at number 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100, as well as charting at number 88 on the UK Singles Chart. It received three nominations at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards: Record of the Year, Best Rap Song, and Best Music Video. The song features samples from Nina Simone's song "Four Women".  


Year:
2017
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Skin is, skin, is
Skin black, my skin is black
My, black, my skin is yellow

Light nigga, dark nigga, faux nigga, real nigga
Rich nigga, poor nigga, house nigga, field nigga
Still nigga, still nigga
I like that second one
Light nigga, dark nigga, faux nigga, real nigga
Rich nigga, poor nigga, house nigga, field nigga
Still nigga, still nigga

O.J. like, "I'm not black, I'm O.J."
Okay
House nigga, don't f*ck with me
I'm a field nigga with shined cutlery
Gold-plated quarters where the butlers be
I'mma play the corners where the hustlers be
I told him, "Please don't die over the neighborhood
That your momma rentin'
Take your drug money and buy the neighborhood
That's how you rinse it"
I bought every V12 engine
Wish I could take it back to the beginnin'
I coulda bought a place in Dumbo before it was Dumbo
For like two million
That same building today is worth twenty-five million
Guess how I'm feelin'? Dumbo

Light nigga, dark nigga, faux nigga, real nigga
Rich nigga, poor nigga, house nigga, field nigga
Still nigga, still nigga
Light nigga, dark nigga, faux nigga, real nigga
Rich nigga, poor nigga, house nigga, field nigga
Still nigga, still nigga

You wanna know what's more important than throwin' away money at a strip club? Credit
You ever wonder why Jewish people own all the property in America? This how they did it
Financial freedom my only hope
F*ck livin' rich and dyin' broke
I bought some artwork for one million
Two years later, that shit worth two million
Few years later, that shit worth eight million
I can't wait to give this shit to my children
Y'all think it's bougie, I'm like, it's fine
But I'm tryin' to give you a million dollars worth of game for nine ninety-nine
I turned that two to a four, four to an eight
I turned my life into a nice first week release date, mm
Y'all out here still takin' advances, huh?
Me and my niggas takin' real chances, uh
Y'all on the 'gram holdin' money to your ear
There's a disconnect, we don't call that money over here, yeah

Light nigga, dark nigga, faux nigga, real nigga
Rich nigga, poor nigga, house nigga, field nigga
Still nigga, still nigga
Light nigga, dark nigga, faux nigga, real nigga
Rich nigga, poor nigga, house nigga, field nigga
Still nigga, still nigga

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Jay-Z

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America. In 2012, Forbes estimated Carter's net worth at nearly $500 million. He has sold approximately 50 million albums worldwide, while receiving fourteen Grammy Awards for his musical work, and numerous additional nominations. He is consistently ranked as one of the greatest rappers of all-time. He was ranked #1 by MTV in their list of The Greatest MCs of All-Time in 2006. Two of his albums, Reasonable Doubt (1996) and The Blueprint (2001) are considered landmarks in the genre with both of them being ranked in Rolling S… more »

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Written by: Ernest Wilson, Gene Redd Sr, Jimmy Crosby, Nina Simone, Shawn C. Carter

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Artist
The artist behind "The Story of O.J" is Shawn Corey Carter, known professionally as Jay-Z.
Album Details
This track was included as part of Jay-Z's 13th studio album entitled "4:44", which was released in 2017.
Acclaim and Awards
The song was nominated for three Grammys in 2018, which were Record of the Year, Best Rap Song, and Best Music Video.
Controversial Themes
"The Story of O.J." delves into themes like race, success, and personal identity, often inciting conversation and controversy due to its candid portrayal of racial issues in America.
Music Video Style
The music video for the song is animated, taking inspiration from early 20th-century racist cartoons, again placing race and identity at the forefront of the discussion.
Production
Acclaimed producers No I.D., and Jay-Z himself, worked together to produce this track. It was the first time Jay-Z had worked extensively with a single producer on an album.
Sampling
The song samples "Four Women" by Nina Simone, a track that also carries bold commentary on race and female identity.
Lyrical Content
Throughout the song, Jay-Z uses O.J. Simpson's life as a metaphor, discussing how Simpson's racial identity impacted his life and career, even though Simpson often tried to distance himself from it.
Commercial Success
The album "4:44", which includes "The Story of O.J.", went platinum within a week of its release.
Contribution to Pop Culture
The song's profound messages, along with its striking animated video, ensured that "The Story of O.J." quickly became a cornerstone of pop culture discourse in 2017.

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