Street legend Calvin "Klein" Bacote spoke about his new book and relationship with Jay Z in an interview with Thisis50.com.
Klein was introduced to fans on "Allure" from The Black Album, but the relationship stems deeper than the two just hanging out. Klein and the rapper were partners during Jay's hustling days and after his release from a 13-year prison sentence on drug charges, they became business partners.
"Jay is someone who back in the days used to hustle with the team," he said. "We just had a little Brooklyn rush. When I came home in 2004, Jay called and let me know what I wanted to do."
Klein also says that their business relationship became strained because of the Klein's prison sentence. The two were close to purchasing the Civic Center in 2004, but the deal didn't fall through.
"I called him and he said "Did we get it?" I said "No, they wanted too much." He told me, "I gotta get you straight. Next time you call me make it make sense.'"
He also says that the two share a lot of similarities.
"Jay never had anybody on my level or on the streets that he could compare the way he lived or the way he speaks about his hustle through me," he said. "If you stick around long enough, you'll see a lot of me in him."
See what else he had to say in the interview above.
Source: ThisIs50
