Jay-Z Sits Down With Letterman (VIDEO)

Rocking those GOD-AWFUL shades....come one, you're 40! Stop it....

Jay-Z sat down with David Letterman last night to discuss his new book Decoded, the first time he was introduced to hip-hop, growing up in Bed-Stuy, and how he escaped dealing drugs.

In all seriousness, I really respect Jay-Z. Very inspiring...living the American Dream.