January 8th 2024.
Big Daddy Kane was an influential mentor to a young JAY-Z and he recently shared his thoughts on the idea of making December 4th an official holiday in honor of the Brooklyn emcee. When TMZ asked him for his opinion, he said it was a "real cool" idea and expressed his hope that it comes to fruition.
"Hip-hop is a culture and a music genre that has been looked down upon in the past," Kane said. "Now, it's grown into something that can generate billionaires and multi-genre music styles. To see an artist like Jay-Z get a national holiday is a beautiful thing."
The idea for the official holiday was introduced by New York City Councilwoman Farah Louis, who represents Brooklyn. According to the New York Post, the decision is in recognition of Jay-Z's influence as an artist, mogul, husband, father, wealth builder, and supporter of economic development and community causes.
Last year, a celebration of the artist known as "The Book of HOV" took place at the Brooklyn Public Library. The event attracted fans from all over the world, making it the most attended exhibit in the library's history. It featured bookmarks and keynotes that pay homage to Jay-Z's career and its humble beginnings in Brooklyn.
It's clear that JAY-Z has had a significant impact on the music industry and the people of Brooklyn, so it would be a fitting tribute for the city to recognize him with an official holiday.
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