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Jay-Z's Marlo Stanfield Shoutout Stuns Actor Jamie Hector
10 Jun
Summary
- Jay-Z referenced Marlo Stanfield from The Wire in his freestyle.
- Jamie Hector, who played Stanfield, was surprised by the shoutout.
- Hector's children have mixed reactions to his villainous portrayal.
Jamie Hector, the actor behind the memorable Marlo Stanfield character in HBO's "The Wire," recently shared his reaction to being referenced by Jay-Z during a "Roots Picnic Freestyle." Hector was "grateful" and felt it was a "great feeling" for the acclaimed artist to pay homage to the work created for the series.
He noted that his phone immediately lit up following Jay-Z's mention, indicating the significant impact of the shoutout. Hector sees such acknowledgments from other artists as a testament to the lasting appeal of his work, emphasizing that the character's existence is a collaborative effort involving the entire production team.
Hector also offered insights into his children's views on his chilling portrayal of a cold-blooded drug dealer. His 16-year-old daughter is currently watching "The Wire" and is in its third season, while his nine-year-old son has seen clips online and humorously calls his father "evil."
