Thought niggas would appreciate what I came and did
Since ninety-six, every year

from Jay-Z – Some People Hate Lyrics on Rap Genius

Meaning

Jay-Z released an album every year since his 1996 debut Reasonable Doubt. The year of this album was 2002, so Jay is saying you would think people would appreciate seven albums in seven years.

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