Jay-Z
Jay-Z in 2011
Born	Shawn Corey Carter (1969-12-04) December 4, 1969 (age 54) New York City, U.S.
Other names	The Carter Administration Jigga Hova El Presidente
Occupation	Rapper songwriter record producer record executive entrepreneur businessman investor media proprietor actor
Years active	1986–present
Works	Albums production singles songs videography
Spouse(s)	Beyoncé (m. 2008)
Children	3, including Blue Ivy
Awards	Full list
Musical career
Genres	East Coast hip hop
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Roc Nation Atlantic Def Jam Roc-A-Fella NorthWestSide Priority Payday FFRR
Website	lifeandtimes.com
Website	lifeandtimes.com

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z (stylized as JAY-Z), is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, entrepreneur, businessman, investor and actor. He is the former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records. Jay-Z co-owns The 40/40 Club and the Brooklyn Nets NBA team. He is one of the most financially successful hip-hop artists and businessmen in America. Jay-Z has several nicknames, "Jigga", "Hova", "Young Hov", and "The Greatest Rapper Alive".