Why Is Jay Z Called Hov? The Meaning Behind the Iconic Nickname

Why Is Jay Z Called Hov? The Meaning Behind the Iconic Nickname

Jay Z is one of the most influential rappers in hip-hop records. He’s had a couple of #1 albums and hits like “Hard Knock Life” and “Empire State of Mind.” But you will be thinking—wherein did Jay Z’s iconic nickname “Hov” come from? The Origins of “Hov” In the Nineties, a young Jay Z turned…