It was released on September 29 , 1998 , by Roc - A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings .
Hard Knock Life is the third studio album by American rapper Jay - Z .
Hard Knock Life was released on September 29 , 1998 , by Roc - A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings .
Hard Knock Life is the third studio album by American rapper Jay - Z .