Sean carter jay z biography

American rapper (born 1969)

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z,^[a] is an American rapper, businessman, and record executive.^[8][9][10] Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, he was named the greatest rapper of all time by Billboard and Vibe in 2023.^[11] Known for his complex lyrical ability—which often uses double entendres and word play—and braggadocio, his music is built upon a rags to riches narrative.

He served as president and chief executive officer of Def Jam Recordings from 2004 to 2007, and founded the entertainment company Roc Nation the following year.^[12]

A protégé of fellow New York City-based rapper Jaz-O, Jay-Z began his musical career in the late 1980s; he co-founded the record labelRoc-A-Fella Records in 1994 to release his first two studio albums Reasonable Doubt (1996) and In My Lifetime, Vol.

1 (1997), both of which were met with critical acclaim. Each