Jay-Z
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Vibe
Jay-Z on the cover of Vibe (Sept. 2008)
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AP
Jay-Z speaks at a news conference alongside NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg
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AP
Jay-Z rocks the mic in Switzerland
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AP
Jay-Z holds up a ball that went out of bounds as he sits next to Beyonce
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Access Hollywood
Jay-Z meets the Garnier Rock Your Style contest winner
overview
Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter in 1969 in Brooklyn, New York, really is the real life rags-to-riches dream. He started his own label for his 1996 debut, “Reasonable Doubt.” His albums routinely sell millions, making him almost omnipresent in the hip-hop scene.
It's not just about making music for himself these days though. He started his own label, Roc-A-Fella Records, which he then sold to Universal, and spent several years also as President & CEO of Def Jam Records, championing the careers of several wildly successful young artists, including Rihanna and Akon. He is part owner of the New Jersey Nets and co-owns the 40/40 club chain, which began in New York, and has since branched out to other cities, including Las Vegas. Jay-Z is one of the most influential figures in the music business today and one of the most successful hip-hop artists ever.
- Name: Jay-Z
- Birthdate: December 04, 1969
- Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York
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Adele speaks onstage after receiving her the Best Pop Solo Grammy award at the Staples Center during the 54th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 12, 2012
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Victor Cruz of The New York Giants poses in the media center at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 12, 2012
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Whitney Houston and Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robinson in Detroit, November 2011
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LL Cool J plays host at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards held at Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 12, 2012
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Stacy Francis arrives to the The love of R&B Grammy Party at Tru Hollywood, in Hollywood, on February 9, 2012
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The Foo Fighters accept an award at The 54th Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 12, 2012
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Beyonce holds baby Blue Ivy Carter in a photo posted on Jay-Z’s site LifeAndTimes.com
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Kelly Rowland stops by Access Hollywood Live on February 8,2012
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Beyonce steps out in New York City on February 7, 2012
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Beyonce attends the after party following Jay-Z’s concert at Carnegie Hall to benefit The United Way Of New York City and the Shawn Carter Foundation at the 40 / 40 Club in New York City on February 6, 2012
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