According to TIME magazine he is the annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, from artists and leaders to pioneers, titans and icons, here are a few words from the article written by NY Mayor Bloomberg about Jay-Z “He’s an artist-entrepreneur who stands at the center of culture and commerce in 21st century America, and his influence stretches across races, religions and regions. He’s never forgotten his roots — “Empire State of Mind” was a love song to our city — and as a co-owner of the NBA Nets, he helped bring a major league sports team back to Brooklyn, not far from his old neighborhood. In nearly everything he’s tried, he’s found success. (He even put a ring on Beyoncé.) And in doing so, he’s proved that the American Dream is alive and well” Read more On Time Online Page