Quick Info
| Profession | Rapper |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 04/12/1969 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
Latest News about Jay Z
Jay-Z began a run of anniversary concerts at Yankee Stadium, with the first show honoring the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt. The series also included a second night centered on The Blueprint, reflecting both albums’ lasting importance in his catalog.
Jay-Z marked the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt with a New York celebration that included special pop-up experiences and other anniversary activations. Roc Nation also launched a dedicated microsite and scheduled anniversary concerts tied to the milestone.
Jay-Z announced additional anniversary concerts in Paris and Los Angeles for later in 2026. The shows were planned as part of the celebration of Reasonable Doubt and its place in his career.
Jay-Z headlined the 2026 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, one of his notable live appearances during the Reasonable Doubt anniversary year. The performance was part of a broader set of 2026 celebrations surrounding his debut album’s 30th anniversary.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Shawn Corey Carter |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 2" |
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| Weight | 83 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Eli Whitney High School, Brooklyn |
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| Education Qualification | High School dropout |
Personal Life
| Religion | Non-denominational monotheistic |
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| Ethnicity | African-American |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Beyoncé Knowles |
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| Marriage Date | 04/04/2008 |
Family
| Father | Adness Reeves |
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| Mother | Gloria Carter |
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Career
| Debut | Reasonable Doubt (1996) |
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| Grammy Awards | 24 |
Favourites
| Sports | Basketball |
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| Color | Blue |
| Music | Hip-hop |
| Movie | Godfather 2 |
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| Food | Pasta, Cereal |
| Drink | Aemand de Brignac Champagne |
| Perfume | Gold Jay Z |
| Pet | Dogs |
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| Album | Reasonable Doubt |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/s_c/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/JayZ/ | |
| https://twitter.com/sc/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Jay Z has won 21 Grammy Awards. | |
| 2. He is the owner of the New York sports bar 40/40 Club. | |
| 3. Jay Z is a co-creator of the clothing line Rocawear. | |
| 4. He is the founder of Roc Nation and a co-founder of Roc-A-Fella records. | |
| 5. Raised by a single mother, Jay Z forgave his father after 33 years. | |
| 6. He once shot his older brother in the shoulder for stealing his jewelry. | |
| 7. Jay Z does not write his lyrics down; instead, he creates them in his head. | |
| 8. He takes Beyoncé on a pizza date every Sunday. | |
| 9. Jay Z is a co-owner of the basketball team Brooklyn Nets. | |
| 10. Jay Z has won 25 Grammy Awards, the most of any hip-hop artist. | |
| 11. Jay Z has won 24 Grammy Awards, the most of any hip-hop artist. | |
| 12. Jay Z sold his stake in the Brooklyn Nets in 2013. | |
| 13. He co-founded the Shawn Carter Foundation in 2002 with his mother. |