Harvey Weinstein, Jay-Z, and the Misuse of Art
The film producer explained away his alleged misconduct by making up the words to a very personal song.
Jay-Z’s “4:44” is an uncomfortable listen because it makes you feel as though you’re intruding on someone else’s privacy. The lyrics are one man’s apology to his wife for breaking her heart, to a specific group of women for using them, and to no one else. The listener might relate to the betrayal, the intimacy, and the regret on display, but certain lines just aren’t for the taking. “I apologize for all
