Jay-Z Pens a Letter About the End of His Brooklyn Nets Ownership

It's isn't in song form this time, either.

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Jay-Z is officially selling his share of the Brooklyn Nets in order to pursue new business with Roc Nation Sports. Rumors have been swirling for weeks, and he obliquely addressed the situation on new song "Open Letter," but now we have a written letter straight from the source. Read the full transcript below:

Being a member of the Nets organization surpassed some of my greatest ambitions. It was never about an investment; it was about the NETS and Brooklyn. My job as an owner is over but as a fan it has just begun. I’m a Brooklyn Net forever. It’s been an honor to work with Mikhail Prokhorov, Dmitry Razumov, Christophe Charlier, ONEXIM Sports and Entertainment, Brett Yormark and all the wonderful people involved in making the Nets first class. My sincerest thanks goes to Bruce Ratner, who first introduced the idea of moving the Nets to Brooklyn. A thank you and deepest appreciation goes to the fans. You are the lifeblood of any team.

Well stated, Hov.

[Life + Times]

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