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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Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives

Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives

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Jay-Z and Linkin Park - Collision Course

Jay-Z and Linkin Park - Collision Course

5.5

Beef

Beef

6.2

On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-Z

On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-Z

7.8

Fade to Black

Fade to Black

6.8

The Sound of Change Live

The Sound of Change Live

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And You Don’t Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop

And You Don’t Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop

4.7

Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift

Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift

7.8

Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert

Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert

6.6

A History of The War on Drugs, from Prohibition to Gold Rush

A History of The War on Drugs, from Prohibition to Gold Rush

4.0

The Blackout - Fat Joe Vs Jay-Z At The Rucker

The Blackout - Fat Joe Vs Jay-Z At The Rucker

10.0

Jay-Z: MTV Unplugged

Jay-Z: MTV Unplugged

6.2

John Mayer: Someday I’ll Fly

John Mayer: Someday I’ll Fly

9.5

You’re Watching Video Music Box

You’re Watching Video Music Box

6.4

Rihanna 777 Documentary... 7Countries7Days7Shows

Rihanna 777 Documentary... 7Countries7Days7Shows

4.8

Picasso Baby

Picasso Baby

9.0

Through the Fire

Through the Fire

6.9

The MC: Why We Do It

The MC: Why We Do It

5.0

Alicia Keys - Here in Times Square

Alicia Keys - Here in Times Square

8.0

Beyonce & Jay-Z - Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100

Beyonce & Jay-Z - Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100

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