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Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as 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.
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Rapper whose first hit, "Dead Presidents," became an international success. He has since won 22 Grammy Awards and sold over 75 million albums worldwide. His albums Reasonable Doubt, The Blueprint, and The Black Album were all featured on Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
His interest in creating music exploded after receiving a boom box from his mother on his 12th birthday, and his nickname evolved from "Jazzy" to "Jay-Z."
His success in music led him to launch a record label and a clothing line, become a partial owner of the Brooklyn Nets, and found the 40/40 Club.
He was born Shawn Corey Carter. He married Beyonce Knowles on April 4, 2008 and they had their first daughter, Blue Ivy, on January 7, 2012. They welcomed a pair of twins named Rumi and Sir in June 2017. His mother's name is Gloria Carter.
Jay-Z is a rapper born on December 4, 1969 in Brooklyn, NY. He is 54 years old and has won 22 Grammy Awards and sold over 75 million albums worldwide.
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May 12, 2021 · Jay-Z is an American rapper, songwriter and producer who grew up in Brooklyn's drug-infested Marcy Projects. He used rap as an escape, appearing for the first time on Yo! MTV Raps in 1989.
4 days ago · 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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1 day ago · Jay-Z is 54 years old as of 2023, according to his Forbes profile. He has a net worth of $2.5 billion and owns stakes in liquor, music and art businesses.
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’.
Apr 19, 2023 · Jay-Z is 53 years old, as of April 2023. Jay Z, whose real name is Shawn Corey Carter, is an American rapper, songwriter, record executive, and entrepreneur.
