Who said "Real recognizes real, that's the code of the streets"?

This quote is attributed to Jay-Z.

Real recognizes real, that's the code of the streets - Jay-Z

"Real recognizes real, that's the code of the streets"

Jay-Z Knowledge

Hip Hop Rapper Producer American Born 1969 (age 57)

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