O.J. Simpson, who died on Wednesday (April 10) at 76, was a deeply polarizing figure, but he inspired a great work of art – Jay-Z’s 2017 song and video, “The Story of O.J.,” a searing look at racism and classism in America, and the importance of building generational wealth.
The song entered and peaked at No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached No. 10 on Hot R&B Hip-Hop Songs. It received three Grammy nominations – record of the year, best rap song and best music video.
In a key line in the song, Jay quotes a famous Simpson line and then shows his own skepticism with a perfectly-timed pause and a…
