Jay Z
American rapper and businessman
Embodiment of the rags-to-riches rap dream, largely due to his unsurpassed lyrical talent, incredible dedication, and industry smarts.
Born | December 4, 1969 |
Hometown | New York City, New York, United States of America |
Net worth | $2 billion |
Height | 6'2" (1.88m) |
Spouse | Beyoncé |
Children | Blue Ivy Carter , Sir Carter , Rumi Carter |
Parents | Adnes Reeves , Gloria Carter |
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NEWS OF THE WEEK: Jay-Z's foundation raises $20 million at 20th anniversary gala
The Shawn Carter Foundation - co-founded by the Tom Ford rapper and his mother Gloria Carter in 2003 - hosted a black-tie gala in New York City on Friday. During the gala, the foundation raised $20 million (£15 million) to help those facing socioeconomic hardships to further their education beyond secondary institutions. The fundraising included a $10 million (£7.65 million) legacy donation from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, as well as $2 million (£1.5 million) from Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey's annual contribution to the foundation.
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Albums
Creative Control
2011
H.A.M.
2010
On to the Next One
2010
Hollywood
2007
Maximum Jay-Z
2002
Feelin' It
1997
In My Lifetime [Single]
1995
NEW YORK (CONCEPT DE PARIS)
2023
Neck & Wrist
2022
4:44
2017
Hova Takeova
2014
Money Mafia, Vol. 5
2013
Jay-Z vs. Kanye West: Head To Head
2013
Love Me Today Hate Me Tomorrow
2013
Magna Carta... Holy Grail
2013
3 Kings
2012
Live in Brooklyn
2012
Rare and Unreleased
2011
Watch the Throne
2011
All Black Everything
2010
Hits Collection, Vol. 1
2010
Run this Town/Posthumus Zone
2010
Live from Glastonbury
2010
Empire State Of Mind
2009
Blueprint Collector's Edition
2009
Blueprint 3
2009
Run This Town
2009
Colour of Money
2009
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