Geriatric Rappers: Should Rappers Retire at a Certain Age? [Op-Ed]

Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number

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There’s a handful of rappers teetering close to the 40 mark, while others have already surpassed that sacred number. With Jay Z turning 46 today, you have to wonder if it’s always a good thing to see one of your favorite rappers continuing to play the role of emcee as they get older. While basketball is taxing on the physical aspect of your body, rapping doesn’t damage you as much, if at all. If anything, rappers tend to get even better as they continue to age.

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