| First Name | Jay-Z |
| Full Name at Birth | Shawn Corey Carter |
| Other Names | JiggaJay-HovaJazzyHov |
| Age | 43 |
| Date of Birth | December 4, 1968 |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York, NY |
| Height | 6' 3" (190 cm) |
| Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Star Sign | Sagittarius |
| Religion | Atheist |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Eli Whitney High SchoolGeorge Westinghouse Information Technology High SchoolTrenton Central High School |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Occupation Category | Musician |
| Claim to Fame | 'Can I Get A...' Single |
| Music Genre | Hip Hop, Rap |
| Music Style | East Coast Rap, Hardcore Rap |
| Music Mood | Confident, Brash, Rousing, Bravado, Angry, Volatile, Aggressive, Boisterous, Street-Smart, Confrontational, Hostile, Rebellious, Stylish, Thuggish, Provocative, Menacing, Literate, Exuberant, Harsh, Energetic, Visceral, Executive Producer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Official Website | defjam.comjay-z.comjayzonline.commyspace.com |
| Father | Adnes Reeves |
| Mother | Gloria Carter |
| Other Family Members | Blue Ivy Carter (daughter) |
| Friends | Kanye West (rapper), Chris Martin (singer), Gwyneth Paltrow (actress) |
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper and businessman. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010. He has sold approximately 50 million albums worldwide, while receiving thirteen Grammy Awards for his musical work, and numerous additional nominations.
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