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Jay-Z-Rocawear

By Anslem Samuel | Published January 26, 2011 | Full size is 346 × 320 pixels

ROCAWEAR: Founded in 1999 by Jay-Z and former business partner Damon Dash, Rocawear was name-dropped on the rapper’s record incessantly. The self-promotion worked, as Jay-Z was able to sell his stake in the clothing line in 2007 to Iconix for over $200 million. In addition to the hefty paycheck, he managed to retain a stake in the company—which boasts annual retail sales over $700 million—overseeing marketing, licensing, and product development personally.

ROCAWEAR: Founded in 1999 by Jay-Z and former business partner Damon Dash, Rocawear was name-dropped…