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Jay-Z's NYC "Stash Spot" Lists For $1.4 Million

Jay-Z's NYC "Stash Spot" Lists For $1.4 Million

Published Thu, June 1, 2023 at 7:00 PM EDT

The apartment at 560 State Street in Brooklyn's Boerum Hill that was immortalized in Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' 2009 hit "Empire State of Mind" has been listed for sale for $1.4 million according to The New York Post.

Jay-Z reportedly lived in unit 10C in the complex that was home to black artists, filmmakers, and creatives in the late '90's. The 1000 sq ft unit is a duplex with two bedrooms upstairs, and an open living area on the main floor.

In 2014, the unit listed for $870K and closed for $930K.

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I used to cop in Harlem, hola, my Dominicanos/ Right there up on Broadway, brought me back to that McDonald's/ Took it to my stash spot, 560 State Street/ Catch me in the kitchen, like a Simmons whipping pastries."

- Jay-Z on "New York State Of Mind"

In other Jay-Z news, his Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund (SCFS) recently celebrated twenty years. The program, which provides individual scholarships to institutions to cover tuition and related expenses, was started by Jay-Z and his mother D. Gloria Carter. They are now celebrating the SCSF's 20th year.

“The Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund has helped so many students across America achieve their goals of higher education,” said Dr. Carter. “We believe that education is the key to unlocking opportunity, and we’re proud to provide students with the resources they need to succeed.”

The SCSF has awarded scholarships to over 200 students across America every year for the past twenty years with awards in amounts of up to $7,500.

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