JAY-Z
Name: Jay-Z
Birth name: Shawn Corey Carter
Born: 4 December 1969 Brooklyn, New York City
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969) better known by his stage name Jay-Z,
is an American rapper and former president and CEO of Def Jam Recordings and
Roc-A-Fella Records. In addition, he co-owns The 40/40 Club and the New Jersey
Nets NBA team. He is one of the most financially successful hip-hop artists and
entrepreneurs in America. Known for his flow and blending of street and
popular style, he can compose lyrics without the use of pen and paper. His
critically acclaimed album The Blueprint was allegedly written in only two days.
After announcing his retirement from recording music in 2003, he returned in
late 2006 with the album Kingdom Come which sold 680,000 copies in its first
week, Jay-Z's highest-selling album in a one-week period.
Along with Damon "Dame" Dash and Kareem "Biggs" Burke, Jay-Z was one of the
founders of Roc-A-Fella Records, a hip hop record label. Jay-Z is the richest
hip hop Entertainer (followed by 50 Cent), having a net-worth estimate of $600
million.
It was announced on 2nd February 2008 that Jay Z will headline this year's
Glastonbury Festival.
Name: Jay-Z
Birth name: Shawn Corey Carter
Born: 4 December 1969 Brooklyn, New York City
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969) better known by his stage name Jay-Z,
is an American rapper and former president and CEO of Def Jam Recordings and
Roc-A-Fella Records. In addition, he co-owns The 40/40 Club and the New Jersey
Nets NBA team. He is one of the most financially successful hip-hop artists and
entrepreneurs in America. Known for his flow and blending of street and
popular style, he can compose lyrics without the use of pen and paper. His
critically acclaimed album The Blueprint was allegedly written in only two days.
After announcing his retirement from recording music in 2003, he returned in
late 2006 with the album Kingdom Come which sold 680,000 copies in its first
week, Jay-Z's highest-selling album in a one-week period.
Along with Damon "Dame" Dash and Kareem "Biggs" Burke, Jay-Z was one of the
founders of Roc-A-Fella Records, a hip hop record label. Jay-Z is the richest
hip hop Entertainer (followed by 50 Cent), having a net-worth estimate of $600
million.
It was announced on 2nd February 2008 that Jay Z will headline this year's
Glastonbury Festival.