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Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper and entrepreneur. Born and raised in New York City, he was named the greatest rapper of all time by Billboard and Vibe in 2023.
American rapper and entrepreneur, Shawn Corey Carter, better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is one of the biggest names in ‘Rap’ and in the genre of hip-hop. He is not only one of the most successful rappers but also a successful entrepreneur, who owns an entertainment company named ‘Roc Nation’.
May 12, 2021 · Rapper Jay-Z was born Shawn Corey Carter on December 4, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York.
Since 1996, 21-time GRAMMY award-winner, Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter has been a dominant force in popular culture. With multiple businesses and accolades across the various entertainment and...
Jun 27, 2024 · Turns out it wasn't live. JAY-Z (born December 4, 1969, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.) is an American rapper and entrepreneur, one of the most influential figures in hip-hop in the 1990s and early 21st century. Shawn Carter grew up in Brooklyn’s often dangerous Marcy Projects, where he was raised mainly by his mother.
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Jay-Z is a rapper, producer, actor and entrepreneur born Shawn Corey Carter in 1969. He has released several albums, won a Primetime Emmy, and produced films such as The Harder They Fall and The Great Gatsby.
Jay-Z (real name Shawn Carter) is a rap legend and billionaire entrepreneur who has released more than a dozen No. 1 albums and collaborated with stars like Beyoncé and Rihanna. Learn about his chart history, latest news, videos and more on Billboard.
