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Jay-Z

Active

1990s - 2010s

Born

December 4, 1969 in Brooklyn, NY

Genre

Rap

Styles

East Coast Rap Hardcore Rap

Also Known As

Shawn Corey Carter

Member Of

Original Flavor The Carters
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Jay-Z

Biography by Jason Birchmeier

Embodiment of the rags-to-riches rap dream, largely due to his unsurpassed lyrical talent, incredible dedication, and industry smarts.
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Album Highlights

  • The Blueprint
    Jay-Z
    The Blueprint
  • Reasonable Doubt
    Jay-Z
    Reasonable Doubt
  • In My Lifetime, Vol. 1
    Jay-Z
    In My Lifetime, Vol. 1
  • The Black Album
    Jay-Z
    The Black Album
  • Unplugged
    Jay-Z
    Unplugged
  • Chapter One: Greatest Hits
    Jay-Z
    Chapter One: Greatest H …
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  • Visceral
  • Outrageous

Artists Themes

  • Cool & Cocky
  • Guys Night Out
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