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Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, [a] is an American rapper and entrepreneur. [8] [9] [10] He was named the greatest rapper of all time by Billboard and Vibe in 2023, known for his involvement in the success of other artists. [11] .
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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.
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Dec 6, 2023 · by Michael Saponara. Published on: Dec 5, 2023, 4:00 PM PST. 2. JAY-Z has a lot to celebrate for his birthday, and the rewards continue to pour in as the RIAA awarded him with nearly 20 new...
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Dec 11, 2023 · JAY-Z had a very special 54th birthday! According to multiple reports, the rap star celebrated his birthday on Dec. 4 with a lavish, star-studded party thrown by his wife Beyoncé at the...
May 12, 2021 · Early Life. Rapper Jay-Z was born Shawn Corey Carter on December 4, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York. "He was the last of my four children," Jay-Z's mother, Gloria Carter, later recalled, "the...
As JAY-Z gracefully steps into his 54th year, it's not just a celebration of life but an extraordinary milestone in a career that has indelibly shaped the music landscape. The luminary rapper,...
May 21, 2024 · The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Last Updated: May 21, 2024 • Article History. Jay-Z. Previously spelled: Jay-Z or Jay Z. Original name: Shawn Corey Carter. Born: December 4, 1969, Brooklyn, New York, U.S. (age 53) Awards And Honors: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2021) Grammy Award (2014) Grammy Award (2013) Grammy Award (2012)
