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JAŸ-Z
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The Story
OriginUnited StatesGenreEast Coast hip-hop, mafioso rap, hardcore hip-hopLabelRoc-A-Fella Records, Roc Nation, Atlantic Records
Shawn Corey Carter, known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, businessman, and record executive. He was named the greatest rapper of all time by Billboard and Vibe in 2023. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, Jay-Z is known for his complex lyricism that often uses double entendres, wordplay, and braggadocio. His music is built on a rags to riches narrative. According to Forbes, he is the wealthiest musical artist in history, worth an estimated US$2.8 billion as of 2026.
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