Jay Z

Shawn Corey Carter, ti a tun mọ bi Jay-Z, ti a da ni 4 December 1969, ni Brooklyn, New York. Gba akọkọ nipasẹ awọn ọmọde rẹ ninu awọn Marcy Projects, a ile-iṣẹ ti a mọ nitori awọn iṣoro ibi, Jay-Z ká akọkọ aye ti a ti wa ni gbọdọ ninu awọn ọna ti yoo lẹhinna ti wa ni awọn akọkọ aṣayan ni awọn music rẹ. Awọn akọkọ akọkọ rẹ si awọn ile-iṣẹ music ti wa ni labẹ awọn akọkọ orukọ Jazzy, eyi ti a ti tẹsiwaju si Jay-Z, eyiti o ti wa ni iyanu nipasẹ awọn J ati Z subway lẹhin ti o wa ni ile-iwe rẹ.</pfseg>

Ni 1996, Jay-Z co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records pẹlu Damon Dash ati Kareem Burke lati fi rẹ akọkọ album, "Reasonable Doubt." Awọn album jẹ kan tita, tita diẹ sii ju ọpọlọpọ ọpọlọpọ ọpọlọpọ awọn kopa ni United States nikan. Eyi tẹsiwaju akọkọ ti a ilọsiwaju akọkọ ti o yoo ṣe o ọkan ninu awọn julọ ti o dara julọ ninu hip-hop ati siwaju.</pfseg>

<pfseg id="0">Jay-Z ká akọkọ albumu, pẹlu "Vol. 2: Hard Knock Life" (1998) ati "The Blueprint@" (2001), ko nikan siwaju awọn ajeseku ṣugbọn tun gba o siwaju sii ati ọpọlọpọ awọn Grammy Awards. Ati awọn iṣoro kan ti o ba wa ninu awọn iṣoro ti o ni ibamu pẹlu awọn akọsilẹ akọsilẹ akọsilẹ ti 1999, awọn akọsilẹ akọsilẹ akọsilẹ ti o ti wa ni ipamọ. Ni 2003, o ṣe "The Black Album@@@@PF_D

In 2004, Jay-Z took on an executive role, becoming the president of Def Jam Recordings. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in the careers of artists like Rihanna and Ne-Yo. However, he stepped down in 2007 to focus on his own label, Roc Nation, founded in 2008. The label quickly expanded into a full-service entertainment conglomerate, managing artists, athletes, and even venturing into film and television production.

Jay-Z's personal life also saw significant milestones during this period. He married Beyoncé Knowles in 2008, and the couple has since become a symbol of both romantic and professional partnership. His business ventures diversified further, including a clothing line, a film production company, and a stake in the Brooklyn Nets NBA team.

Musically, Jay-Z continued to evolve. His 2009 album "The Blueprint 3" featured hits like "Empire State of Mind," a tribute to New York City featuring Alicia Keys. His collaboration with Kanye West, "Watch the Throne" (2011), was both a commercial and critical success. In 2013, he released "Magna Carta Holy Grail," an album that delved into the complexities of fame and wealth. Despite mixed reviews, it topped the charts and added two more Grammys to his collection.

In 2017, Jay-Z released "4:44," an album that stood out for its emotional depth and candidness, addressing issues ranging from infidelity to social justice. The album was exclusive to TIDAL, a streaming service Jay-Z acquired in 2015, further showcasing his business acumen.

As of 2023, Jay-Z's net worth is estimated at $2.5 billion, making him the wealthiest musical artist in the world. His influence extends beyond music and business; he is a cultural icon who has made significant contributions to social justice and philanthropy.