JAY-Z and Tom Brady Offer Priceless Advice to NFL Rookies
In a remarkable meeting organized by Fanatics founder Michael Rubin, music mogul JAY-Z and legendary quarterback Tom Brady sat down with NFL rookies to impart wisdom on navigating professional sports and high-level business.
The gathering, which included promising rookies like Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, and Malik Nabers, was held over the weekend. Rubin shared moments from the meeting on Instagram, expressing his gratitude and excitement for the future of these young athletes.
“Breakfast with Jay and Tom & $500k but seriously awesome morning with @tombrady @jayz and our @fanatics NFL rookies discussing sports and business!” Rubin wrote. “Tommy and Jay, thank you so much for the invaluable advice and knowledge you shared – this was such an incredible opportunity for these rooks before they take their first snap. Big things ahead for this group – can’t wait to watch you all crush it on and off the field!”
The initiative drew admiration from notable figures, including Travis Scott, who commented, “Wow,” and Meek Mill, who noted his own transformative conversation with JAY-Z at Rubin’s house.
Rubin later shared videos from the meeting, featuring soundbites of Brady and JAY-Z’s advice. JAY-Z emphasized the importance of self-knowledge and resilience, saying, “Your talent gets you there; your work ethic and discipline take you to where you want to be. You gotta know who you are ’cause those moments are gonna come. You’re gonna be down 28-0 and you gotta say, ‘Aright, I know who I am. I’ma go get it.’”
Brady added his insights on personal growth, stating, “You’re gonna evolve or you’re not. You’re gonna keep evolving or you’re not. And if you’re not, the world still spins. If you’re forever curious, you’ll always keep getting better.”
The event also reignited the popular social media debate: $500K or dinner with JAY-Z? G-Eazy, who recently had dinner with JAY-Z, reflected on his experience, calling it “life-changing.” He recounted his initial surprise and subsequent deep conversation with the Brooklyn billionaire on the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast with Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero.
This invaluable session with JAY-Z and Tom Brady promises to leave a lasting impact on the rookies, equipping them with the mindset and tools to excel both on and off the field.
