JAY-Z

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York), better known as Jay-Z or a variety of names (Jigga, Jay-Hova, Hova, Young Hov, Jigga-Man, P-beach) , is a rapper and current president and CEO of Def Jam. The owner of 40/40 Club, and also owns part of the New Jersey Nets franchise in the NBA.It was one of the most prolific and successful rappers during the end of the 90's and early twenty-first century. In a recent list of the MTV made by the audience, Jay-Z was ranked as the fifth MC of all time, behind The Notorious BIG, Tupac Shakur, Rakim and Nas. MTV itself categorizes it based on general aspects such as the best MC of all time. Following their collaboration on the album Collision Course with Linkin Park in 2004, Jay-Z himself has become very close friend of Mike Shinoda yChester Bennington, members of the group in question. It crowned the world's richest rapper in an exclusive list created by Forbes Magazine. It was the first in a list of the richest rappers in 2010, logging more than double the artist who won second place, Sean 'P Diddy' Combs.Jay-Z brought about 81 million dollars a year, which has become the world's richest rapper, as published by the prestigious magazine. It is estimated that his fortune is over 990 million dollars. Diddy, in second place in this ranking, enters almost 40 million annually. In the awards 'Grammy' 2011, won three of the seven nominations had. In his resume has 10 awards. Known for his skillful use of metaphors, their ability to freestyle, his clever wordplay and blending hip hop with the commercial street, Jay-Z became one of the most respected rappers in the industry before his retirement in 2003. It is said that composes the songs by heart, without using paper and pencil. Along with Damon "Dame" Dash and Kareem "Biggs" Burke, is one of the founders of Roc-A-Fella Records, hip hop record label that helped launch the careers of artists comoBeanie Sigel, Kanye West, Memphis Bleek, Young Gunz, Freeway and Teairra MariGeneral InformationReal name Shawn Corey CarterBorn December 4, 1969(42)From Brooklyn, New YorkSpouse Beyoncé (2008-present)Carter Ivy Blue ChildrenOccupation Rapper, entrepreneur, part owner of the New Jersey NetsIts musicalInstrument (s) VoiceYears active 1988-presentLabel (s) Roc Nation, Def JamRelated ArtistsMemphis Bleek, The Notorious B.I.G., P. Diddy, Beyonce, Rihanna, Kanye West, Pharrell, Young Jeezy, R. Kelly, Linkin Park, Eminem, Alicia Keys, Usher, Ne-Yo TI