Billionaire Rapper Jay-Z Was Forced to “Wait” for MLB Legend Derek Jeter Before Appreciating His Startling MLB Feat in 2011

Spending his entire career in New York, Derek Jeter held a soft spot in the heart of every New Yorker. As a result, all his achievements and accolades became a habit of celebration across the Bronx. And amongst these, one of his most memorialized accomplishments was when he managed his 3,000th hit in 2011.

HBO shot a documentary, “Derek Jeter 3K,” surrounding the Pinstripe captain’s glorious accomplishment. And his journey toward the 3,000th hit against the Tampa Bay Rays. During the documentary, billionaire American rapper Jay-Z also made an appearance. The Manhattan-born rapper visited the ballpark to celebrate the shortstop touching the 3,000-hit plateau. But despite being a renowned figure, even Jay-Z had to wait to meet the Yankees superstar.

Even Jay-Z had to wait his turn to meet Derek Jeter:

As is visible at 54:40 in the documentary; many people gathered to applaud Jeter’s stunning and landmark achievement. Amongst this long list of people was rapper Jay-Z. The narration in the documentary says, “Everyone was happy to wait their turn to offer congratulations [to Derek Jeter]. Even fellow superstars like Jay-Z.”

After leaving the room and meeting Jay-Z, the rapper hugged Jeter and flattered him with a compliment. Jay-Z said, “Congratulations, man! And what a way to do it, too.” Shortly before leaving, Jeter asked Jay-Z whether he was going to wait there: “Are you guys going to wait here, man?”

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This stands as just one mere instance that evoked the legacy Derek Jeter left behind.

A memorable career to remember- Captain Clutch

Three seasons after smashing his 3,000th hit, Captain Clutch announced his retirement from the Pinstripes deck with five World Championship Series, 14 All-Star appearances, a Roberto Clemente Award, and two American League Hank Aaron awards. Moreover, in

2017, the Yankees unanimously decided to retire Jeter’s jersey number two and added a name with his plaque to Monument Park. As expected, in 2020, Jeter made his way to the MLB Hall of Fame with a record 99.75% majority.

Jeter fit the sample of an ideal New Yorker, who represented the entire craze and arrogance behind the Yankees’ support. He left behind a legacy that will be hard to match and replace in the coming years.

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