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Jay-Z

Also known as Jigga, Hova, Shawn Corey Carter, The Carter Administration, El Presidente, HOV, Jay Z, Jaÿ-Z

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, businessman, and record executive. He was named the greatest rapper of all time by Billboard and Vibe in 2023. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, Jay-Z is known for his complex lyricism that often uses double entendres, wordplay, and braggadocio. His music is built on a rags to riches narrative. He is the wealthiest musical artist in history, worth US$2.8 billion as of 2026.

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Jay-Z is an American rapper and businessman who rose from poverty to become the wealthiest musician in history, known for his clever wordplay and stories about overcoming hardship. He was recognized by major music publications in 2023 as the greatest rapper of all time, cementing his influence on East Coast hip-hop and popular culture.

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New York City, New York, USA

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as JAŸ-Z (Jay-Z), is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and chairman of entertainment company Roc Nation, and was the president and chief executive officer of Def Jam Recordings from 2004 to 2007. One of the world's best-selling music artists with over 140 million records sold, Jay-Z has won 24…

Known for

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music — Self (archive footage)2025
TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy — Self (archive footage)2024
Piece by Piece — Jay-Z (voice)2024
The Hustle of @617MikeBiv — Self2023
Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé — Self2023
Jay-Z: Ultimate Hustle — self2023
JAY-Z and Gayle King: Brooklyn's Own2023
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL — Self (archive footage)2022
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony — Self (archive footage)2022
jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy — Self (archive footage)2022

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Type: Person
Gender: Male
Origin: United States
Active from: 1969

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Discography

In My Lifetime / I Can’t Get Wid Dat1994
In My Lifetime1995
Ain’t No Nigga1996
Can’t Knock the Hustle1996
Dead Presidents1996
Feelin’ It1996
Hustlers EP1996
Reasonable Doubt1996
In My Lifetime, Vol. 11997
Rocafella Mixtape1997

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners: 5,539,004
Total plays: 232,155,739

Music

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Key facts

Person.name: Jay-Z
Person.image: File:Jay-Z @ Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter Foundation Carnival (crop 2).jpg
Person.caption: Jay-Z in 2011
Person.birth_name: Shawn Corey Carter
Person.birth_place: New York City, U.S.
Person.years_active: 1986–present
Person.boards: Block, Inc.
Person.children: 3, including Blue Ivy
Person.awards: Full list
Person.signature: Jay-Z sig.svg
Musical artist.embed: yes
Musical artist.background: solo_singer
Musical artist.genre: Hip-hop
Musical artist.current_member_of: The Carters

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Official website

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Family name: Carter
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Brooklyn
Spouse: Beyoncé
Child: Blue Ivy Carter
Occupation: film actor
Employer: Louis Vuitton
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Award: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Genre: hardcore hip-hop
Record label: Priority Records
Discography: Jay-Z discography
Official website: lifeandtimes.com
Image: Jay-Z concert (cropped).jpg
Number of children: 3
Residence: Bel Air

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Commons category: Jay-Z
date of birth: 1969-12-04
topic's main category: Category:Jay-Z
Commons gallery: Jay-Z
birth name: Shawn Corey Carter
start of work period: 1986-00-00
topic has template: Template:Jay-Z
copyright representative: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
pseudonym: HOV
social media followers: 3080809
partner in business or sport: Pharrell Williams
writing language: English language
stylized name: Jay:Z

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Encyclopedic overview

42 sections

Contents

Early life and education
Career
1986–1995: Early career and recordings
1995–2000: ''Reasonable Doubt'', ''In My Lifetime, Vol. 1'', ''Vol. 2...'', ''Vol. 3...'', and ''The Dynasty''
2001–2002: Feud with Nas, Prodigy, ''The Blueprint'' and ''The Blueprint<sup>2</sup>''
2003–2005: ''The Black Album'' and initial retirement
2005–2007: ''Kingdom Come'' and ''American Gangster''
2008–2011: ''The Blueprint 3'' and ''Watch the Throne''
2012–2016: ''Magna Carta Holy Grail'' and other ventures
2017–present: ''4:44'', ''Everything Is Love'' and Book of HOV exhibit
Musical style
Influences
Rapping technique
Business career
Rocawear
Reebok
Alcoholic beverages
Technology
Music industry
Sporting business
Media
Other ventures
Personal life
Relationship with Beyoncé
Legal issues and controversies
1999 Lance "Un" Rivera stabbing
Civil lawsuits
Philanthropy
Political involvement
Discography
Filmography
Tours
Headlining
Co-headlining
Supporting
Books
Awards and nominations
See also
Notes
References
Further reading
External links

* [JAŸ-Z30](http://jayz30.com/)

* [Experience](http://jayz30.com/experience)

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