Rick Rubin gave Jay-Z the idea on how to open "99 Problems"

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Who is Rick Rubin? | Q&A #RickRubin is an American record producer and co-founder of Def Jam Recordings. He is known for his work with numerous popular artists across multiple genres, including Johnny Cash, Jay-Z, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Adele. 10 Fun Facts About Rick Rubin 1. Rick Rubin was born on March 10, 1963, in Long Beach, New York. 2. He co-founded Def Jam Recordings in 1984 with Russell Simmons. 3. Rubin is known for his trademark long beard and preference for going barefoot. 4. He has won multiple Grammy Awards for his work as a producer. 5. Rubin is a vegan and a practitioner of Transcendental Meditation. 6. He has produced albums for a wide variety of artists, including Metallica, Tom Petty, and Kanye West. 7. Rubin has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, in 2007 and 2012. 8. He is a collector of contemporary art and owns pieces by artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and Damien Hirst. 9. Rubin has worked with several artists on multiple albums, including the Beastie Boys and Slayer. 10. He has been described as a "sonic scientist" for his innovative production techniques and ability to bring out the best in artists.

Rick Rubin has produced more of your favorite music than you can’t fathom. Search him. You’ll be mind blown! Chili Peppers to Beastie Boys to Slayer. Enjoy.

Sorry what?!?! So it was Rick’s fault. Ice-T Home Invasion Album 1993. Always did my head in when people never acknowledged the original as if this was J-Zay’s hook.

White guys are behind everything, 😂 Who knew?

JayZ actually got the beginning of 99 Problems from Ice-T.

Legendary

Rubin is the most unknown legend of all time.