Jay-Z



First NameJay-Z
Full Name at BirthShawn Corey Carter
Other NamesJigga
Jay-Hova
Jazzy
Hov
Age43
Date of BirthDecember 4, 1968
BirthplaceBrooklyn, New York, NY
Height6' 3" (190 cm)
BuildAverage
Eye ColorBrown - Dark
Hair ColorBlack
Star SignSagittarius
ReligionAtheist
EthnicityBlack
NationalityAmerican
High SchoolEli Whitney High School
George Westinghouse Information Technology High School
Trenton Central High School
OccupationRapper
Occupation CategoryMusician
Claim to Fame'Can I Get A...' Single
Music GenreHip Hop, Rap
Music StyleEast Coast Rap, Hardcore Rap
Music MoodConfident, Brash, Rousing, Bravado, Angry, Volatile, Aggressive, Boisterous, Street-Smart, Confrontational, Hostile, Rebellious, Stylish, Thuggish, Provocative, Menacing, Literate, Exuberant, Harsh, Energetic, Visceral, Executive Producer
InstrumentVocals
Official Websitedefjam.com
jay-z.com
jayzonline.com
myspace.com
FatherAdnes Reeves
MotherGloria Carter
Other Family MembersBlue Ivy Carter (daughter)
FriendsKanye 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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#313
to be the LucyWho "Star of the Day"



Discography

2011

2010

2009

2007

2006

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1996

Filmography

Selected Jay-Z film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

2008
The Angie Martinez Show
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2006
Robins
Vinjettmusik 'Crazy in Love', Vinjettsång 'Crazy in Love', Song 'Crazy in Love', Song 'Crazy in Love'

2002
Untouchable J

2001
Blueprint: Jay-Z
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Producer Credits

2009
Hit Men
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2006
Black Sorority Project: The Exodus
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2004
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2004
From Marcy to Madison Square: The Story Behind 'Fade to Black'
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2003
Jay-Z in Concert
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2002
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Soundtrack Credits

2010
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2010
Brit Awards 2010
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2010
Isle of Wight Festival 2010: Live
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2010
EastEnders: E20
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2009
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2009
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2009
Live from Studio Five
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2009
Ànima
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2008
Schnitzelparadijs - De serie
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2007
Premios Principales 2007
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2007
The Ark of Madness
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2006
ATL
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2006
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2006
Supermodelo 2006
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2006
Torvill & Dean's Dancing on Ice
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2005
20 to 1
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2004
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2004
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2004
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2003
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2003
The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
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2003
Jingleball Rock
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2002
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2001
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2000
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1999
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1998
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1998
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1997
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Navigation Boxes
Def Jam Recordings
DMX
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Roc-A-Fella Records
Jay-Z
Roc Nation
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New Jersey Nets
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Hey Papi (2004)
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Kingdom Come (2006)
My 1st Song (2003)
The Blueprint (2001)
Jay-Z singles
30 Something (2006)
99 Problems (2003)
Anything (2001)
Big Chips (2004)
Big Pimpin' (1999)
Blue Magic (2007)
Can I Get A (2006)
Crazy in love (2004)
Dear Summer (2008)
Deja Vu (2007)
Do it Again (2004)
Encore (2003)
Feelin' It (1996)
Fiesta (2004)
Frontin (2004)
Go Crazy (2005)
Heartbreaker (1999)
Hollywood (2006)
Hovi Baby (2002)
H•A•M (2011)
I Know (2007)
It's Alright (1998)
Izzo (2004)
Jay-Z
Jockin' Jay-Z (2008)
Lift Off (2011)
Lost (2008)
Lost One (2006)