Pharrell & Jay-Z Share "Entrepreneur" Video Highlighting Black Business Owners

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Skateboard P & Hov motivate others to make their dreams a money-making reality on their latest single.

As the gossip continues about Jay-Z potentially releasing his Pharrell Williams collaboration in order to steal attention from Nas, the single has arrived. We don't receive too much music from Jay nowadays as his mogul status has caused him to shift his energy elsewhere, but when he does drop music—like he did when he recently linked up with Jay Electronica—it's always a touch of gold.

The celebrated rapper and the megaproducer are responsible for creating some of our favorite hits for decades, both collectively and individually, so it's always a treat when they join forces. Their latest, "Entrepreneur" doesn't disappoint, and we're excited to hear this one on heavy rotation. "The intention for a song was all about how tough it is to be an entrepreneur in our country to begin with," Pharrell explained. "Especially as someone of color, there’s a lot of systemic disadvantages and purposeful blockages. How can you get a fire started, or even the hope of an ember to start a fire, when you’re starting at disadvantages with regards to health care, education, and representation?"

Give "Entrepreneur" a few spins and let us know what you think about this track, delivered by two of the best to ever do it.

Quotable Lyrics

Black Twitter, what's that? When Jack gets paid, do you?
For every one Gucci, support two FUBUs
Sipping crip-a-Cola consumer and an owner, uh
Till we all vertically integrated from the floor up
D'Usse pour up, sip Ace till I throw up
Like gang signs except I bang mines for both ya


About The Author
Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.