Jay-Z
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Summary
Jay-Z was born on December 4, 1969[1], in Brooklyn[2]. He has worked as a rapper[3], songwriter[4], record producer[5], music executive[6], and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.094% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61,418 views/month, #938 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Adnes Reeves[9]
- Mother: Gloria Carter[10]
- Spouse: Beyoncé[11]
- Child: Blue Ivy Carter[12], Sir Carter[13], Rumi Carter[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Native language: English[16]
- Occupation: media proprietor[17], actor[18], entrepreneur[19], philanthropist[20], composer[21], film actor[22], investor[23]
- Employer: Louis Vuitton[24]
- Educated at: George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School[25], Trenton Central High School[26]
- Award received: Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance[27], Grammy Award for Best R&B Song[28], Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance[29], Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance[30], GLAAD Vanguard Award[31], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[32]
- Member of: The Carters[33], Murder, Inc.[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Genre: East Coast hip-hop[36], mafioso rap[37], gangsta rap[38], hardcore hip-hop[39]
- Record label: Roc-A-Fella Records[40], Roc Nation[41], Atlantic Records[42], Priority Records[43], FFRR[44], Arista Records[45], Payday Records[46]
- Discography: Jay-Z discography[47]
- Commons category: Jay-Z[48]
- Residence: Bel Air[49]
- Family name: Carter[50]
- Given name: Shawn[51], Corey[52]
- Pseudonym: The Carter Administration[53], Jigga[54], Hova[55], El Presidente[56], HOV[57]
- Official website: http://jayz30.com/[58]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jay-Z[59]
- Commons gallery: Jay-Z[60]
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[61]
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Country: US[62]
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Began / founded: 1969-12-04[63]
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Genre(s): boom bap, chipmunk soul, east coast hip hop, hardcore hip hop, hip hop, pop, pop rap[64]
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Community tags: boom bap, chipmunk soul, east coast hip hop, grammy winner, hardcore hip hop, hip hop, pop, pop rap[65]
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MusicBrainz ID: f82bcf78-5b69-4622-a5ef-73800768d9ac[66]
Why It Matters
Jay-Z has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 92 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]
He has been cited as an influence by Diggy Simmons[69], an actor[70], b. 1995[71], of United States[72] and CJ[73], a rapper[74], b. 1997[75], of United States[76].
FAQs
Where was Jay-Z born?
Jay-Z's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].
Who were Jay-Z's parents?
Jay-Z's father was Adnes Reeves[9]. Jay-Z's mother was Gloria Carter[10].
Who was Jay-Z married to?
Jay-Z's spouses include Beyoncé[11].
What did Jay-Z do for work?
Jay-Z worked as a rapper[3], songwriter[4], record producer[5], music executive[6], and businessperson[7].
Where did Jay-Z go to school?
Jay-Z was educated at George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School[25] and Trenton Central High School[26].
What awards did Jay-Z receive?
Honors received include Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance[27], Grammy Award for Best R&B Song[28], Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance[29], and Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance[30].
Who did Jay-Z influence?
Jay-Z has been cited as an influence by Diggy Simmons[69] and CJ[73].