Jay-Z

About Jay-Z

Rapper whose first hit,"Dead Presidents", went viral around the world. Since then, he has won 22 Grammy Awards and sold over 75 million albums worldwide. Reasonable Doubt, The Blueprint, and The Black Album were all listed among the 500 best albums of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine.

Shawn Corey Carter, known as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, musician, record director, businessman and record producer. He is considered by many to be one of the most influential hip-hop artists in history, and is often regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. Born and raised in New York City, Jay-Z started his musical career after founding Roc-A-Fella in 1995, then releasing his debut studio album, Reational Doubt, in 1996. The album was widely acclaimed by critics. , and consolidate its position in the music industry. He went on to release 12 more albums, including the popular albums The Blueprint, The Black Album, American Gangster and 4:44. Jay-Z has also released the full album of collaborations Watch the Throne with Kanye West and Everything Is Love with his wife Beyoncé.

Organization	40/40 Club, Rocawear, Tidal
Years active	1988–present
Born	Shawn Corey Carter, December 4, 1969, New York City, U.S.
Net worth	US$1.4 billion (2021 estimate)
Other names	The Carter Administration, Jigga, Hova, El Presidente
Occupation	Rapper, songwriter, record executive, businessman, media proprietor, record producer
Children	3, including Blue Ivy

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Trivia

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.

Jay-Z before fame

On his 12th birthday, he received a boom box from his mother, and his interest for making music grew, and his name was changed from"Jazzy" to"Jay-Z".

Achievement of Jay-Z

His success in music inspired him to launch the 40/40 Club, a record label, and a clothing line, as well as becoming a minority owner of the Brooklyn Nets.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$1 Billion

Jay-Z family life

His given name was Shawn Corey Carter. He married Beyonce Knowles on April 4, 2008, and their first child, Blue Ivy, was born on January 7, 2012. Rumi and Sir, a set of twins, were born in June 2017.

Associations of Jay-Z

His early music was influenced by soul performers he grew up listening to, such as Marvin Gaye.

Jay-Z Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

Weight	83 kg
Height	188 cm
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Family Members

Name	Relationship	Net worth	Profession
Eric Carter	Brother		N/A
Adnis Reeves	Father		N/A
Gloria Carter	Mother		N/A
Michelle Carter	Sister		N/A
Andrea Carter	Sister		N/A
Beyoncu00e9	Spouse	$500 Million	Pop Singer