Jay-Z

Jay-Z

1969-12-04

Biography

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as 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 Grammy Awards, jointly with Kanye West the most Grammy awards of any rapper. Jay-Z was the first rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the first solo living rapper inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2013, Time included him on its list of the "100 Most Influential People in the World".

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Piece by Piece

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Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé

Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé

8.6

Quincy

Quincy

7.3

TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy

TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy

5.2

Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé

Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé

8.1

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

8.5

Lemonade

Lemonade

8.4

Black Is King

Black Is King

7.3

Paper Soldiers

Paper Soldiers

5.4

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

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Life Is But a Dream

Life Is But a Dream

8.1

The Concert for New York City

The Concert for New York City

4.6

State Property

State Property

6.4

Live 8

Live 8

7.2

Notorious B.I.G.: Bigger Than Life

Notorious B.I.G.: Bigger Than Life

6.2

Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift

Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift

7.8

Made in America

Made in America

4.3

The Beyoncé Experience Live

The Beyoncé Experience Live

7.4

Biggie: The Life of Notorious B.I.G.

Biggie: The Life of Notorious B.I.G.

6.5

Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert

Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert

6.6