Today in Hip Hop History: Jay-Z Dropped His Third LP ‘VOL.2…Hard Knock Life’ 24 Years Ago

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 25: Jay-Z attends the Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Sean “Diddy” Combs on January 25, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
September 29, 1998 Jay-Z’s Vol 2…Hard Knock Life was released.
It was Jay-Z’s third album.
The album featured songs:
Hard Knock Life
Jigga What, Jigga Who
Money, Cash…
Can I Get A…
Money Ain’t A Thang
The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts selling 350,000 in the first week.
The album was certified 5x platinum in the first two years of release.
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