In the two decades since its release, Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter has been recognized as a hip-hop classic. The album has been certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA and has appeared on various "greatest albums of all time" lists, including Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. The album's influence can be seen in Jay-Z's subsequent work, including The Blueprint (2001) and The Black Album (2003), which further cemented his status as a hip-hop icon.
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