Jay-Z’s mother gives a touching speech at GLAAD awards

On Jay-Z’s latest album, 4:44, the rapper discussed his mother’s sexuality for the first time, describing how she came out to him and the family late in life. The track is called “Smile,” and it features a moving poem from Ms. Gloria Carter on living a life in the shadows for too long. 

During the 29th GLAAD media awards this weekend, Carter stepped out of those very shadows to accept the Special Recognition Award for her role in the creation of “Smile,” and gave a touching acceptance speech and her first public remarks on her son’s song. 

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