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Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, [a] is an American rapper, businessman, and record executive. [8] [9] [10] Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, he was named the greatest rapper of all time by Billboard and Vibe in 2023, and topped Forbes list of "The 50 Top Rappers of All Time" in 2024.
Murder Inc. was an American East Coast hip hop supergroup composed of Jay-Z, DMX, and Ja Rule, formed by record executive Irv Gotti in 1995. [1] They first appeared in tandem on fellow New York-based rapper Mic Geronimo's 1995 song "Time to Build."
In the span of just 10 years, Jay-Z became a global rap sensation with multiple classic albums. “Reasonable Doubt” (1996): This album is often hailed as one of the greatest rap albums of all time.
Jay-Z began his music career in the 1980s, building a reputation as a fledgling rapper in his hometown of Brooklyn and collaborating with his mentor and fellow rapper Jaz-O. [2] Jay-Z later founded Roc-A-Fella Records with close friends Damon Dash and Kareem "Biggs" Burke and released his debut studio album Reasonable Doubt in June 1996. [2]
2010s. In 2010, Forbes magazine released a hip-hop rich list which listed Jay-Z in first place, having made $63 million in the previous year, and Diddy in second place with earnings of $30 million ...
Diddy and Jay-Z performed together at Screamfest, a touring hip-hop festival, and Diddy was filmed slapping Jay-Z twice on the butt. June 2009 Jay Z, Sean P. Diddy, Beyonce and Kelly Rowland in 2005
The American rapper Jay-Z has released 68 singles as a lead artist, 51 singles as a featured artist, and 14 promotional singles."Can't Knock the Hustle" was the rapper's breakout hit, serving as lead single for his debut studio album, Reasonable Doubt (1996).
DJ Clark Kent, a hip-hop pioneer with production credits on hits for Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G. and Mariah Carey, has died at the age of 58. The musician, who has become a legendary figurehead in hip ...