Jay-Z feels “fantastic” since turning 40.
The ’99 Problems’ rapper – whose latest ‘Blueprint 3′ album topped the US charts, giving him more number one LPs than any other solo artist – reaches the landmark age last December and insists he is happy with it because his career is going so well.
He said: “I feel fantastic about turning 40, I’m in a great place, got a fantastic album, my eleventh number one which beats Elvis, so I’m feeling like the king of pop.”
Despite his massive success, the star – who is married to Beyonce Knowles – insists he manages to stay grounded, thanks to the attitudes of his family.
He added: “When people get success, they often start getting rid of their immediate circle who knew them to surround themselves with yes men and women and they get lost. I have great friends around to keep me grounded, fame is a drug and your feet can get lifted off the ground but I try to stay centered and whenever I start getting big headed, they stop me.
“My sisters act like I work for them, which is great but I pretty much keep myself in check.”
Jay-Z – whose real name is Shawn Carter – also admitted he refuses to let his fame get in the way of leading a normal life.
He said: “When you live your life in the spotlight people tend to think our success or who you are is not a real thing, I like people to know I am a real person. I just happen to have a talent for making music and a work ethic to match it.
“I try to approach everyday life – no matter what happens, whether there are 100 photographers or not – as normal. I still go out to eat and eat outside at places, no problem. Sometimes I snap but for the most part I’m cool with it, as long as people don’t invade your personal space I understand it comes with the business, it’s not a big bother.”
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