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Madonna Manager Defends Jay-Z Anti-Semitism Allegations

Madonna’s manager, Israeli-born Guy Oseary, has defended JAY-Z from accusations his lyrics are anti-Semitic.

The rapper sparked criticism from some in the Jewish community for lyrics from The Story of O.J., a song on his new album 4:44.

On the track he raps, “You ever wonder why Jewish people own all the property in America? This how they did it/Financial freedom my only hope.”

The lyrics have drawn criticism for deploying the stereotype that Jewish people are always wealthy, but Israeli-American talent manager Oseary says that although on its own the remark may be offensive, the way Jay uses it in the song is not.

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