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Jay-Z Explains the Meaning Behind Rumi and Sir Carter’s Names + Shares How Blue Ivy’s Freestyle Came to Be [Video]

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The second part of Jay-Z’s interview with Rap Radar hit Tidal this afternoon and like part one, it’s full of gems.

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One gem in particular is the story behind how Rumi and Sir Carter got their names.

https://twitter.com/TheBeyHiveTeam/status/901218175320293377

Another is how Blue Ivy’s freestyle ended up on ‘4:44.’

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You can listen to part 2 of the interview in full via Tidal.

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