17 Facts about Jay-Z
Jay-Z’s given name is Shawn Corey Carter.
Birthday
Jay-Z was born on December 4, 1969.
Jay-Z's Millions
Jay-Z has an estimated net worth of $150 million.
Other Projects for Jay
He co-owns the New Jersey Nets and the 40/40 Club.
Fashion
Jay-Z is the creator of the highly successful Rocawear clothing line.
Roc-A-Fella
Jay-Z is one of three original founders of Roc-A-Fella Records.
Top of the Charts
He is the current holder of the most number one albums on the Billboard 200 chart.
Says It like It Is..
Jay-Z is famous for saying: "I'm not a businessman... I'm a business, man."
Tough Childhood
Jay-Z Grew up in the projects of Brooklyn.
Temper
At the age of 12 he shot his brother in the shoulder for stealing his jewelry.
Mom's Gift
His passion for rap peaked when mom Gloria bought him a boom box for one of his birthdays.
Famous High School Friends
He attended the same high school as Notorious B.I.G. and Busta Rhymes.
Graduation Day
Jay-Z did not graduate from high school.
Sleepless Nights
He used to wake up his siblings and mother because of his "drumming" on the kitchen table.
The "Power Couple"
Jay-Z and Beyonce were named a "Power Couple" in Time Magazine’s list of the 100 Most Influential People of 2006.
Beyonce's Bling
Jay-Z spent a whopping $5 million on Beyonce's wedding ring, designed by Lorraine Schwartz.
Philanthropist
Jay-Z is involved in various philanthropic activities.
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