Jay-Z, Praised by Warren Buffett as 'The Guy to Learn From,' Once Said He Wasn't Taught Emotional Intelligence, But How To Survive — The Rap Legend's Growth Has Made Him Not Just A Better Person, But Also Worth $2.5B Today

Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z, once praised by legendary investor Warren Buffett as “the guy to learn from,” has come a long way from his Brooklyn roots.

The hip-hop mogul’s journey from survival mode to embracing emotional intelligence offers valuable insights into his personal and professional growth.

What Happened: In a 2022 conversation with comedian Kevin Hart, Jay-Z opened up about his personal growth and the importance of emotional intelligence.

The rapper, who became hip-hop’s first billionaire in 2019, admitted that growing up in the projects taught him survival skills but not emotional intelligence.

“I’ve been taught everything but emotional intelligence,” Jay-Z said, adding, “As a young man growing up in the projects, you’re taught to survive.”

However, he also spoke about ...

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