Rapper

Jay-Z

Jay-Z is an influential rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur who founded Roc Nation.

Full Name
Shawn Corey Carter
Age
54
Death Date
Birth Sign
Sagittarius
Relationship
Height
6′ 2″
Net Worth
Fame Level
% of people who know them
94%
Liked by
47%
Disliked by
29%
Neutral
24%

Jay-Z is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and record executive. He is considered one of the greatest rappers of all time and is one of the most successful entertainers in the world. He has won a record 21 Grammy Awards across a wide variety of categories and has sold over 100 million records worldwide.

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1969</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Jay-Z is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On December 4, 1969, Shawn Corey Carter, better known as Jay-Z, was born in Brooklyn, New York.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Reasonable Doubt Album Released</div><div class='timeline-text'>Jay-Z releases his debut album Reasonable Doubt, establishing himself as one of the greatest rappers of all time.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1998</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Founds Roc-A-Fella Records</div><div class='timeline-text'>Jay-Z founds his own record label, Roc-A-Fella Records, with partners Damon Dash and Kareem "Biggs" Burke.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse Album Released</div><div class='timeline-text'>Jay-Z releases his sixth studio album, The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Marries Beyonce Knowles</div><div class='timeline-text'>Jay-Z marries singer and songwriter Beyonce Knowles in a private ceremony in New York City.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Receives Induction into Songwriters Hall of Fame</div><div class='timeline-text'>Jay-Z becomes the first rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Releases 4:44 Album</div><div class='timeline-text'>Jay-Z releases his thirteenth studio album, 4:44.</div></div></div>

<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Jay-Z is a Self-Made Millionaire</h3><p class='facts-text'>Jay-Z's net worth is estimated at over $1 billion, making him one of the wealthiest rappers in the world. He did it all on his own and is an example of how far hard work, talent, and dedication can take you.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>He Was Originally A Drug Dealer</h3><p class='facts-text'>Before becoming a successful rapper, Jay-Z was a drug dealer who sold crack cocaine to support himself and his family. He eventually left that life behind and focused on his music career.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>He Owns Roc Nation</h3><p class='facts-text'>Jay-Z started his own entertainment company, Roc Nation, in 2008. The company has since become one of the most powerful forces in the music industry.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>His First Album Sold Less Than 4,000 Copies</h3><p class='facts-text'>Jay-Z's debut album, Reasonable Doubt, sold only 3,000 copies when it was first released in 1996. It later went on to become a classic hip hop album.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>He Has Collaborated with over 50 Musicians</h3><p class='facts-text'>Jay-Z has collaborated with over 50 different musicians on various projects throughout his career. Some of these collaborations include Linkin Park, Kanye West, and Beyoncé.</p></div></div>

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Shawn Corey Carter, professionally known as Jay-Z, is an American rapper and music mogule born on December 4, 1969. He is 53 years old. He is one of the best selling music artists of all time and most recognized hip hop figures from being the co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records to being named president of Def Jam Recordings.