Jay-Z
Birth name Shawn Corey Carter
Born December 4, 1969
New York City, New York, United States
Genre Hip hop
Occupations Rapper, songwriter, MC, record executive, record producer,
entrepreneur, philanthropist, businessman, fashion designer, media mogul
Years active 1986–present
Label Roc Nation
Associated acts Beyonce, Kanye West, Rihanna, Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel,
Just Blaze, The Neptunes, Timbaland, R. Kelly, Linkin Park
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), better known by his stage name, Jay-Z, is an American hip hop artist and businessman. He is the former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records. He co-owns The 40/40 Club and the New Jersey Nets. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having sold over 26 million units in the United States and received several Grammy Awards for his musical work. Read more...
Hot News
February 04, 2010 Jay-Z Sues Bank and Firm With $3.7 Million Hotel Lawsuit
Pointing at a bank and investment firm for failing to pay their loans, Jay-Z has filed a lawsuit and seeks for $3.7 million. Jay-Z has filed a double lawsuit against a bank and investment firm, accusing the businesses of owing him $3.7 million over his New York hotel development. The "Big Pimpin'" hitmaker - real name Shawn Carter - was set to plough money into the J Hotel, a luxury development in the Big Apple. read more...
November 26, 2009 Jay-Z Brings in Diamond Girls to «On to the Next One» Video
Jay-Z's music video for Swizz Beatz-featuring song 'On to the Next One' will also have extras applying tribal make-up. Jay-Z has begun filming another music video, this time around to support his single "On to the Next One". Three photos from the video shoot have come out via Jay-Z World, featuring three diamond girls and a stunt girl in tribal make-up jumping to the air. read more...
November 24, 2009 Jay-Z to Perform at 2010 BRIT Awards
Jay-Z is rumored to sing a medley of his hit singles at BRIT Awards which will be held on February 16, 2010. After rocking 2009 American Music Awards over the weekend, there is a chance that Jay-Z will make a live performance at next year's BRIT Awards.The rapper reportedly will deliver a medley of his hit singles and share stage with a fellow musician whose name is yet to be disclosed. read more...
