From the Block to Billionaire Status
Welcome to the Marcy Houses, Brooklyn’s legendary housing complex, best known for being Jay-Z’s old stomping grounds. Built in 1949, these 27 buildings are home to thousands of residents who have seen it all. Imagine growing up in Bed-Stuy, where these brick towers are as much a part of the skyline as the hustle in the streets below.
It wasn’t glamorous, but for Jay-Z, it was the launchpad for greatness. Marcy may have been rough around the edges, but it shaped a kid from the projects into one of the most influential figures in music and business. From Marcy to Madison Square Garden—now that’s a plot twist.