'SNL' follows Jay Z on his journey from drug dealer to successful rapper

 By 
Brian Koerber
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The story of Jay Z's rise from drug dealer to successful rapper is as well known as his music.

In this completely inaccurate re-creation for its latest episode, Saturday Night Live follows Jay Z (played by Mike O'Brien) as he moves from the Marcy Projects, meets his superstar wife Beyoncé and collaborates with fellow rapper Kanye West.

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