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 performed 'Reasonable Doubt' at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 10 as part of a three-night sold-out show series (July 10-12). The performance marked the 30th anniversary of his debut album, while the July 11 show featured 'The Blueprint' to honor its upcoming 25th anniversary in September.
Jay-Z announced special 30th anniversary shows for 2026, including a performance at Paris' Stade De France on September 10 and a concert at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on October 23. These events celebrate the 30th anniversary of his debut album 'Reasonable Doubt' and the 25th anniversary of 'The Blueprint'.
Jay-Z headlined the iconic Roots Picnic festival in Philadelphia alongside The Roots on May 30, celebrating his legacy and the 30-year milestone of 'Reasonable Doubt'. This marked his first headlining festival performance since 2019 and signaled a potential new chapter in his live performance career.
Reports confirmed that Jay-Z is not officially retired from music and remains open to recording new material if creatively inspired, though no new solo album has been officially announced as of May 25, 2026. He continues to be involved behind the scenes in Super Bowl and NFL-related musical programming.
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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. |