Beating the odds by transcending a limiting environment is a feat worthy of deep respect and admiration. More the exception than the rule, such an achievement also carries along with it the responsibility, if not duty, of reaching back to pull as many as possible along for the ride.

This week, ro shines the spotlight on the awe-inspiringly successful rapper and entrepreneur, Jay-Z, laying out how he managed to overcome the obstacles that could have dramatically impeded the flow that has earned him a net worth of over $500 million and legions of fans. Our managing editor, Gerald Radford, also takes him to task on whether or not he’s reached back to help any of those whose backs his career has been built upon.

(Los Angeles, CA – March 24th, 2010) –  Beating the odds by transcending a limiting environment is a feat worthy of deep respect and admiration. More the exception than the rule, such an achievement also carries along with it the responsibility, if not duty, of reaching back to pull as many as possible along for the ride.

This week, ro shines the spotlight on the awe-inspiringly successful rapper and entrepreneur, Jay-Z, laying out how he managed to overcome the obstacles that could have dramatically impeded the flow that has earned him a net worth of over $500 million and legions of fans. Our managing editor, Gerald Radford, also takes him to task on whether or not he’s reached back to help any of those whose backs his career has been built upon.

It’s an inspiring success story with a philanthropic bent, complemented by encouraging insight on success from actor, author and mentor, Hill Harper; and Burger King executive, Robert Perkins, and should leave you enriched and ready to take on the world. And for good measure, you’ll also find a little witty Hollywood humor delivered by our resident sketch artist, Lena Hopkins-Jackson, to round out your ro experience this week; all work and no play is not what the doctor orders.  -Rolling Out