Big Daddy Kane has learned about Brooklyn’s efforts to make JAY-Z‘s birthday a national holiday, and he couldn’t be more thrilled about the prospect.
The ex-Juice Crew MC was spotted by TMZ on Friday (January 5), and he told the outlet that he hopes it ultimately happens for Hova.
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“I think it’s real cool,” Kane said. “You gotta understand: Hip Hop is a culture. A music culture. And now, it’s a genre that people shun down upon, look down upon, and when you see that it can grow billionaires, it can become a multi-genre where there’s different forms of Hip Hop.”
He continued: “It can become the biggest grossing music genre and see, if an artist can get a national holiday? I’m all for it.”
Last month, it was announced that JAY-Z may be getting his birthday turned into a Brooklyn holiday.
According to legislation first introduced by Council Member Farah Louis — and co-sponsored by Combat Jack’s son, Chi Ossé, alongside Kevin C. Riley, Crystal Hudson, and Jennifer Gutiérrez — earlier this month, Hov would have his own “JAY-Z Day” on his birthday, December 4th, every year.
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The resolution was initially sent to the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries, and International Intergroup Relations, and from there filed officially with the City Council. It will be taken up by the Council in its 2024 session, which began on January 3.
“The global phenomenon that is JAY-Z, born Shawn Carter, is widely known as an artist, mogul, husband and father, wealth builder, and supportive economic development and community causes,” Louis said in the resolution meeting, according to the hearing notes.
“Both his career and success have spanned decades,” she continued. “The accolades for Mr. Carter are filling museums, magazines, and libraries. TV shows and radio programs clamor to provide content dedicated to his masterful work that has inspired many. December 4th, as JAY-Z Day, announces to the
“In the spirit of celebrating hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, establishing an annual celebration to recognize a homegrown hero while proclaiming our municipal support is fitting to designate. Our resolution is an emotional, practical banner raised. JAY-Z has shown the resilience to beat the odds, admitted errors, and has developed mechanisms to create opportunities for others.”
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Like his father, Chi Ossé is a brilliant superstar in his field and currently the youngest City Council member in New York City history.
It is perhaps fitting that the younger Ossé would be the one to co-sponsor the proposition for a potential “JAY-Z Day,” as Combat Jack was an attorney who worked with the Roc-A-Fella co-founder before becoming a pioneer in Hip Hop podcasting.
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Over the summer, the elder Ossé was honored with his own day in Brooklyn.
