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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Lady Gaga in a poster for Men’s Vogue Japan, shot by Terry Richardson
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Matthew Morrison, John Stamos
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Jennifer Garner arrives at the premiere of New Line Cinema’s ‘Valentine’s Day’ held at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, LA, February 8, 2010
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Jessica Szohr celebrates her birthday in New York City on August 31, 2010
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Jay-Z watches the game between the New York Yankees and the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City on July 23, 2010
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Lily Allen arrives at the NME Awards 2010 at Brixton Academy, London, February 24, 2010
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Alicia Keys accepts the award for Best Female R&B Artist during the 2010 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on June 27, 2010
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