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Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, [a] is an American rapper and entrepreneur. [8] [9] [10] Born and raised in New York City, he was named the greatest rapper of all time by Billboard and Vibe in 2023. [11]
Oct 6, 2020 · Rough Times in Brooklyn. Entering the world on the 4th of December 1969, Shawn Corey Carter was the last of four children in total to mother Gloria Carter and father Adnis Reeves. When he was just 11 or 12 years old, his father left him and the rest of his family, so Gloria was his primary caretaker for the rest of his preteen and teenage years.
Jul 11, 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.
Quick Facts. Nick Name: JAZZY, HOVA, JIGGA. Also Known As: Shawn Corey Carter. Age: 54 Years, 54 Year Old Males. Family: Spouse/Ex-: Beyoncé Knowles (m. 2008) father: Adnis Reeves. mother: Gloria Carter. siblings: Andrea Carter, Eric Carter, Michelle Carter. children: Blue Ivy Carter, Rumi Carter, Sir Carter. Born Country: United States.
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.
Feb 5, 2023 · Growing up in Brooklyn, the young Shawn Carter was a shy kid who faced many challenges in his life, but arguably the most traumatic occurred at age 11, when his father Adnis Reeves abandoned the family.
Jul 30, 2021 · Born into poverty, Jay-Z was dealing drugs at 13 and seemingly destined for a life in and out of prison. But today, the hip-hop billionaire’s portfolio of companies has made him the richest musician in the world.
