Jay-Z is a famous American rapper, songwriter, music producer, and entrepreneur best known for his debut album called Reasonable Doubt. He is very talented in singing and portraying roles in both movies and television series. He has also won many accolades, including Grammy Awards, Brit Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and Music Video Production Awards.
- Jay-Z was born as Shawn Corey Carter on the 4th of December, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York, United States of America. He is 51 years old as of 2020, and he celebrates his birthday with his family, friends, and colleagues on the 4th of December every year. His next birthday will be on the 4th of December, 2021, when he turns 52 years. Additionally, his birth sign is Sagittarius.
- Jay-Z was born as Shawn Corey Carter to both parents in Brooklyn, New York, United States of America. He is the son of Adness Reeves (father) and Gloria Carter (mother). He has a brother called Eric Carter and two sisters, Andrea Carter (collection officer at Rikers Island) and Michelle Carter.
- Jay-Z attended Eli Whitney High School in Brooklyn and Technical Education High School, where he acquired his certificate.
- Jay-Z is a man of average size who appears to be quite tall in his photos, relative to his surroundings. He has a height of 6 feet and 2 inches (1.88 meters) and weighs 83kg (183 lbs). He has body measurements of 44-36-14, a chest size of 44 inches, a waist size of 36 inches, and a bicep size of 14 inches. He also has black hair and black eyes.
- Jay-Z is happily married to his wife, Beyonce Knowles, since 2008. The couple is blessed with one child named Blue Ivy Carter. Previously, Jay-Z was in a relationship with Blu Cantrell, Aaliyah, Rosario Dawson, Kerrine Steffans, Shenelle Scott, T-Boz, Carmen Bryan, Marie Free Wrig, and Cathy Michelle White.
- Jay-Z started his career in 1989 when he joined Jay-O hence the name Jay-Z. After creating Roc-a-Fella Records in 1996 by Damon Dash and Kareem Burke, he released his debut album called Reasonable Doubt. This album featured songs like Brooklyn’s Finest and Can’t Knock the Hustle.
- In 1998, Jay-Z released Vol 2… Hard Knock album, which was received successfully. The album featured songs like Hard Knock Life and Nigga What, Nigga Who. In 1999 and 2000, he released several other albums like Volume 3, The Dynasty, The Blueprint, and The Blueprint 2. The album featured songs like Heartbreaker, Big Pimpin, and I Just want to Love u, Izzo, Song Cry, Hovi Baby, Excuse Me Miss, Jigga That Nigga, and many others.
- Besides being a singer, Jay-Z has also performed many films. Some of the films he starred in include Paper Soldiers, Annie, Made in America, and Fade to Black. Jay-Z has also won many accolades, including Grammy Awards, Brit Awards, and Bet Awards.
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- Jay-Z is one of the wealthiest singers in the United States of America. He has an estimated net worth of $1 billion as of 2021. His primary source of income is his career as a rapper, songwriter, music producer, and entrepreneur. Through his various sources of income, Jay-Z accumulates a good net worth but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.