| First Name |
Shawn
|
| Middle Name |
Corey
|
| Last Name |
Carter
|
| Full Name at Birth |
Shawn Corey Carter
|
| Alternative Name |
Jigga, Hova, Jazzy, Hov, Jay-Z, Joe Camel, The Carter Administration, El Presidente, S-dot, Young Hov, Jazzy (or Jay-Z), J-Hova, Jiggaman, Iceberg Slim, Lucky Lefty
|
| Birthday |
4th December, 1969
|
| Birthplace |
Brooklyn, New York, USA
|
| Height |
6' 2" (188 cm)
|
| Weight |
188lbs (85 kg)
|
| Build |
Average
|
| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
|
| Hair Color |
Black
|
| Distinctive Feature |
Multi-talented personality, Broad nose
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius
|
| Sexuality |
Straight
|
| Ethnicity |
Black
|
| Nationality |
American
|
| High School |
Eli Whitney High School, George Westinghouse Information Technology High School, Trenton Central High School, Trenton, New Jersey, USA (dropped out)
|
| Occupation Text |
Rapper, songwriter, record executive, businessman, media proprietor, record producer
|
| Occupation |
Rapper
|
| Claim to Fame |
'Can I Get A...' Single
|
| Music Genre (Text) |
Hip hop
|
| Music Genre |
Hip Hop, Rap
|
| Year(s) Active |
1988–present, 1996–present, 1990–present, 1993–present, 1986–present, 1986 (1986)–present, 1988 (1988)–present
|
| Music Style |
East Coast Rap, Hardcore Rap
|
| Music Mood |
Confident, Brash, Rousing, Bravado, Angry, Volatile, Aggressive, Boisterous, Street-Smart, Confrontational, Hostile, Rebellious, Stylish, Thuggish, Provocative, Menacing, Literate, Exuberant, Harsh, Energetic, Visceral, Executive Producer
|
| Instrument |
Vocals
|
| Instrument (text) |
Vocals
|
| Record Label |
Def Jam, Roc-A-Fella, Roc Nation, Roc-A-Fella (1995-2009, 2011-2013), Priority (1995-1996), Def Jam (1997-2009), Roc Nation (2008-Present), Atlantic, Def Jam (former), Priority
|
| Associated Acts |
Beyoncé, Foxy Brown, Jaz-O, Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, Linkin Park, Memphis Bleek, R. Kelly, Rihanna, The Notorious B.I.G., Pharrell Williams, Big L, Notorious B.I.G, Mariah Carey, Drake, Too Short, Pharrell, Nas, J. Cole, Frank Ocean, Swizz Beatz, DJ Khaled, Amil, Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Jay Electronica, Jeezy, Just Blaze, No I.D., Puff Daddy, Rick Ross, Alicia Keys, State Property, Timbaland, UGK, The Carters
|
| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
Roc Nation Management
|
| Brand Endorsement |
(2003) TV commercial: Heineken beer, (2005) TV commercial and print ad: Reebok, (2006) TV commercials: Budweiser Select beer, (2008) Print ad: Rocawear clothing line
|
| Official Websites |
www.defjam.com/jayz, www.jay-z.com, www.jayzonline.com, www.myspace.com/jayz, http://lifeandtimes.com, www.nndb.com/people/452/000026374/
|
| Father |
Adnes Reeves
|
| Mother |
Gloria Carter
|
| Family Member |
Blue Ivy Carter (daughter)
|
| Friend |
Kanye West (rapper), Chris Martin (singer), Gwyneth Paltrow (actress)
|
| Favorite Movies |
Cliche (2003), The Godfather Part II (1974), True Romance (1993)
|
| Favorite Colors |
Blue, White
|
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, businessman, and record executive. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, he was named the greatest rapper of all time by Billboard and Vibe in 2023. Known for his complex lyrical ability—which often uses double entendres and word play—and braggadocio, his music is built upon a rags to riches narrative. He served as president and chief executive officer of Def Jam Recordings from 2004 to 2007, and founded the entertainment company Roc Nation the following year.
