Vol.2 Hard Knock Life – 3. solowa płyta Jay-Z wydana w 1998 roku w Roc-A-Fella Records. Płyta została sprzedana w 5 milionach kopii.
Lista utworów „Intro - Hand It Down” (featuring Memphis Bleek) (Produced by DJ Premier) „Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)” (Produced by The 45 King) „If I Should Die” (featuring Da Ranjahz) (Produced by Swizz Beatz) „Ride or Die” (Produced by Steven „Stevie J” Jordan for The Hitmen) „Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator 99)” (featuring Amil & Big Jaz) (Produced by Timbaland) „Money, Cash, Hoes” (featuring DMX) (Produced by Swizz Beatz) „A Week Ago” (featuring Too Short) (Produced by J-Runnah) „Coming of Age (Da Sequel)” (featuring Memphis Bleek) (Produced by Swizz Beatz) „Can I Get A...” (featuring Amil & Ja Rule) (Produced by Irv Gotti & Lil’ Rob) (również na Def Jam's Rush Hour Soundtrack) „Paper Chase” (featuring Foxy Brown) (Produced by Timbaland) „Reservoir Dogs” (featuring The Lox, Sauce Money & Beanie Sigel) (Produced by Erick Sermon;