Jay-Z Biography
Jay-Z is a popular American rapper, songwriter, music producer, and entrepreneur best known for his debut album called Reasonable Doubt. He is 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 Birthday and Age
Jay-Z was born as Shawn Corey Carter on the 4th of December, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York, United States of America and his birth sign is Sagittarius.
Jay-Z Family
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) and has a brother called Eric Carter and two sisters, Andrea Carter and Michelle Carter.
Jay-Z Height and Weight
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.
Jay-Z Marriage
Jay-Z is happily married to his wife, Beyonce Knowles, since 2008 and are blessed with one child named Blue Ivy Carter.
Jay-Z Education
Jay-Z attended Eli Whitney High School in Brooklyn and Technical Education High School `where he received his certificate.
Jay-Z Career
Jay-Z began 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, I Just Wanna Love you, 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.
Jay-Z Albums
- Reasonable Doubt
- Vol. 2…Hard Knock Life
- Vol. 3… Life and Times os S.Carter
- In My Life, Vol.1
- The Dynasty: Roc La Familia
- The Blueprint: The Gift & the Curse
- American Gangstar
- Kingdom Come
- The Black Album
- Street is Watching
- Unfinished Business
- The Best of Both Worlds
- Collision Course
- Chapter One: Greatest Hits
- Bring it On The Best of Jay-Z
Jay-Z Films
- Street is Watching
- State Property
- Paper Soldiers
- Fade to Black
- Diary of Jay-Z
- Water for Life
- Blackstage
Jay-Z Awards and Nomination
- Grammy Awards
- Brit Awards
- MTV Video Music Awards
- Music Video Production Awards.
- Billboard Music Awards
- BET Hip hop Awards
- American Music Awards
- Europe Music Awards
Jay-Z Salary
Details regarding Jay-Z’s salary are publicly unavailable.
Jay-Z Net Worth
Jay-Z is one of the wealthiest singers in the United States of America. He has an estimated net worth of $1 billion.