Jay-Z (born Shawn Corey Carter on December 4, 1969) is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and music mogul. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential hip-hop artists of all time.
Age:
Jay-Z is 55 years old as of January 2025.
Family:
- Spouse: Married to singer Beyoncé since April 4, 2008.
- Children: The couple has three children — Blue Ivy Carter (born in 2012) and twins Rumi and Sir Carter (born in 2017).
- Parents: His mother is Gloria Carter; his father, Adnis Reeves, passed away in 2003.
- Siblings: Jay-Z grew up with three siblings in Brooklyn, New York.
Career Highlights:
- Debut Album: Reasonable Doubt (1996) — Considered a classic in hip-hop.
- Other Iconic Albums: The Blueprint, The Black Album, 4:44, and American Gangster.
- Awards: 24-time Grammy Award winner.
- Achievements:
- Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame (2017).
- First hip-hop billionaire (2019).
- Co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records and Roc Nation, a major entertainment company.
- Key business ventures include D’Ussé Cognac, Tidal streaming service, and Monogram cannabis brand.
