{"id":275395,"date":"2026-06-23T16:21:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T16:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/275395\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T16:21:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T16:21:13","slug":"brooklyn-public-library-releases-limited-edition-jay-z-library-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/275395\/","title":{"rendered":"Brooklyn Public Library releases limited-edition Jay-Z library cards"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Images courtesy of the Brooklyn Public Library<\/p>\n

The Brooklyn Public Library is releasing a limited-edition Jay-Z library card in honor of the 30th anniversary of the Brooklyn-born rapper\u2019s debut album. Starting Thursday, the JA\u0178-Z 30 Limited Edition Library Card<\/a> will be available at BPL branches systemwide on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Created in collaboration with Roc Nation, the card celebrates the 30th anniversary of \u201cReasonable Doubt\u201d and comes ahead of the rapper\u2019s three highly anticipated performances at Yankee Stadium next month.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOver the past three decades, JA\u0178-Z\u2019s music has helped shape conversations about New York City, entrepreneurship, creative expression, and contemporary culture,\u201d the BPL said in a press release. \u201c<\/p>\n

As audiences gather this summer for his concerts at Yankee Stadium, BPL marks the occasion by recognizing JA\u0178-Z\u2019s enduring impact on hip-hop and popular culture.\u201d<\/p>\n

The rapper, aka Shawn Corey Carter, recently added the umlaut back over the \u201cY\u201d in his name, as People reported<\/a> in March.<\/p>\n

Visitors to Bed-Stuy\u2019s Marcy Library will also be able to check out books from JA\u0178-Z\u2019s Booklist<\/a> on a dedicated display shelf featuring titles donated by Roc Nation. The collection includes books that have influenced the rapper throughout his life and career, offering readers insight into the works that helped shape his thinking and creative development.<\/p>\n

\"\"Photo \u00a9 6sqft<\/p>\n

The collaboration continues a partnership between Jay-Z and the library. In July 2023, the library released \u201cThe Book of HOV\u201d library card collection alongside an exhibition of the same name presented by the BPL and Roc Nation at the Central branch.<\/p>\n

The series featured 13 limited-edition cards showcasing artwork from Jay-Z\u2019s studio albums, from 1996\u2019s \u201cReasonable Doubt\u201d to 2017\u2019s \u201c4:44.\u201d<\/p>\n

Featuring art, images, ephemera, and memorabilia from the rapper\u2019s archives, the exhibition paid tribute to his life and career while highlighting the ways he helped redefine hip-hop, music, and culture on a global scale, as 6sqft previously reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The exhibition drew more than 600,000 visitors during its nearly five-month run, making it one of the most attended public exhibitions in the system\u2019s history. Its final day saw nearly 11,000 visitors, the highest single-day attendance recorded at the Central Library, contributing to a 74 percent increase in attendance at the branch during the exhibition\u2019s run.<\/p>\n

It also introduced thousands of new users to BPL\u2019s services. More than 36,000 \u201cThe Book of HOV\u201d library card accounts were created, leading to a 66 percent increase in new accounts systemwide and a more than 300 percent increase at the Central Library. Of the original card designs, \u201cThe Black Album\u201d was the most requested, followed by \u201cThe Blueprint.\u201d<\/p>\n

To celebrate the milestone, Jay-Z is performing three historic shows at Yankee Stadium July 10\u201312. Originally scheduled for just two performances, a third date on July 12\u2014titled \u201cJay-Z Extra Innings\u201d\u2014was added following high demand.<\/p>\n

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