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    Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper and entrepreneur. He was named the greatest rapper of all time by Billboard and Vibe in 2023, known for his involvement in the success of other artists.

  3. Jan 15, 2021 · But while many of those fans likely know that Jay-Z's real name is actually Shawn Carter, they may not know the origins of his stage name. The origins of Jay-Z. Larry Busacca/Getty Images. Born and raised in Brooklyn's Marcy Houses — a New York public housing project — Carter's early life was filled with turmoil, according to Biography.

  4. May 12, 2021 · Jay-Z is an American rapper, songwriter and producer who grew up in Brooklyn's drug-infested Marcy Projects. He used rap as an escape, appearing for the first time on Yo! MTV Raps in 1989. After...

  5. May 21, 2024 · JAY-Z (born December 4, 1969, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.) is an American rapper and entrepreneur, one of the most influential figures in hip-hop in the 1990s and early 21st century. Shawn Carter grew up in Brooklyn’s often dangerous Marcy Projects, where he was raised mainly by his mother.

  6. Jay-Z (real name Shawn Carter) is a living legend who leveraged his work as a rap phenomenon into one of the most successful entrepreneurial careers forged in the music industry, becoming the...

  7. Jay-Z was born Shawn Corey Carter on December 4, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. Carter was a school friend of The Notorious B.I.G.. He first started releasing records in the late 1980s.

  8. Jay-Z's real name is Shawn Corey Carter, and he chose his stage name as a tribute to his musical mentor, Jaz-O. He is known for his entrepreneurial spirit and has built a successful empire outside of music, including investments in tech companies, sports teams, and a clothing line.

  9. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z (stylized as JAY-Z), is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, entrepreneur, businessman, investor and actor.

  10. Jay-Z's real name is Shawn Corey Carter. Growing up, he was known as ‘Jazzy’ around his neighborhood, but his name was eventually shortened and changed after being inspired by his mentor,...

  11. Jay-Z. "J-Z" redirects here. For the subway lines, see J/Z (New York City Subway service). Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, [ a] is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur.

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