JAY‐Z
Genres
pop rapeast coast hip hophip hopboom bapchipmunk soul
About
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. He is the wealthiest musical artist in history, worth US$2.8 billion as of 2026.
Member of
THE CARTERS
Murder Inc.
Roc-A-Fella Family
High Potent
The Security Of The First World
Roc Boys
The Commission