JAY-Z and his mother, Dr. Gloria Carter, received recognition at the Brooklyn Public Library Gala a prestigious event held this week.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams had the honor of introducing JAY-Z during the glamorous evening on Monday night (October 2). He did this by celebrating the hometown icon and his family.

At the event, JAY-Z took the stage and delivered a heartfelt speech on behalf of his mother, who, unfortunately, couldn’t attend.

He explained…

“I figured if these young men could speak on behalf of their dad, I could speak on behalf of my mom.”

JAY-Z humorously mentioned that his mother had to see a doctor earlier. And her absence was due to a not-so-great excuse. He couldn’t lie to the good people of Brooklyn.

Addressing the audience, JAY-Z continued with anecdotes about his family. He mentioned his cousin, Jamar White, who was present at the event. Playfully, he shared…

“Jamar’s a real cousin. You know you get a lot of cousins once you start making it. Noodles, we called him Noodles.”

Furthermore, he light-heartedly suggested that his mother’s absence might be attributed to her being hungover, making the audience chuckle.

Jay on why his mom couldn’t make it to the event 😆 pic.twitter.com/Ady2mkNaQj

— JAY-Z Daily (@JAY_Z_Daily) October 3, 2023

The Brooklyn Public Library is currently hosting “The Book of HOV” exhibition. This is a multimedia showcase that opened in July and will run until December.

However, the extensive exhibition features thousands of archived items. Including original recording masters, never-before-seen photos, iconic stage attire, and prestigious awards. It also includes videos, and artifacts from every aspect of JAY-Z’s professional life.

Last month, the exhibition added another highlight. It was about the installation of JAY-Z’s iconic off-white 1993 Lexus GS 300 from his “Dead Presidents” music video.

The Lexus featured in JAY-Z’s “Dead Presidents” visual, his lyrics in “Can I Live,” and the #1 hit, “Empire State Of Mind.”

Although, the partnership with Lexus enhances the exhibit’s immersive experience. And extends its run until December to accommodate the overwhelming response from visitors.

JAY-Z’s busy schedule also included hosting the REFORM Alliance’s inaugural Casino Night Event in Atlantic City over the past weekend. Due to this, it successfully raised $24 million for criminal justice reform through a charity blackjack tournament.

The star-studded event saw the presence of celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Tom Brady, Travis Scott, Jack Harlow, Quavo, Lil Baby, Meek Mill, and more, all contributing to this worthy cause.