Jay-Z

  • Rapper
  • HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

    December 4, 1969

    BIRTHPLACE

    New York City, U.S.

    AGE

    54 Years Old

    GENDER

    Male

    Other Information

    OccupationRapper, songwriter, record executive, businessman, media proprietor, record producer
    Other NameShawn Corey Carter
    Years Active1986–present
    NationalityAmerican
    Organization
    Founded
    Shawn Carter Foundation
    EducationTrenton Central High School
    Height1.88 m
    Weight83 kg
    Children3

    About

    American rapper Jay-Z is a songwriter, record executive, businessman, and media proprietor by profession. He is widely known as one of the most influential hip-hop artists in music history. The artist was also famous for former CEO of Def Jam Recordings.

    Before Fame

    He grew up with a single mother and his three siblings. And his musical career began at home with his brothers. They used to practice drum patterns on the kitchen table.

    Trivia

    In 1995, American rapper released his debut studio album, Reasonable Doubt 1996. Also started Roc-A-Fella Records in the same year. He rosed his fame with huge support from his first album. Next Jay-Z released The Blueprint (2001), The Black Album (2003), American Gangster (2007), and 4:44 (2017). As a successful businessman, he established the clothing retailer Rocawear. The hip-hop artist won 23 Grammy Awards. He holds the record for the most number-one albums on the US Billboard 200.

    Family Life

    He was born to Adnis Reeves and Gloria Carter. American rapper married famous singer Beyoncé on April 4, 2008. The celebrity couple has 3 children: daughters, Blue Ivy Carter and Rumi Carter & son, Sir Carter.

    Associated with

    Jay-Z collaborated with major industry artists like Rihanna.

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