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Jay-Z at the 2026 Met Gala. Theo Wargo/FilmMagic/Getty Images Jay-Z will add to his already overflowing pile of career achievements a second commemorative library card as he celebrates the 30th anniversary of his debut, Reasonable Doubt.
To mark the occasion this month, Jay announced a string of pop-ups around New York City, as well as a fresh partnership with the Brooklyn Public Library. That includes the release of a new limited edition library card, which will be available June 25 — the same day Reasonable Doubt was released in 1996 — at all BPL locations on a first-come, first-served basis, and while supplies last.
This marks Jay-Z’s second time partnering with the Brooklyn Public Library after his Book of HOV exhibit was put on display at the Grand Army Plaza branch in 2023. The launch of that exhibit also included a special promotion that saw the BPL printing a bunch of limited edition library cards commemorating all 13 of Jay’s solo albums.
Along with Reasonable Doubt 30th anniversary library card, the Marcy Library in Bed-Stuy — which would’ve been Jay’s local BPL branch growing up in the nearby Marcy Houses — will feature a dedicated display shelf featuring books picked by Jay-Z.
