Jay-Z
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Jay-Z
Summary
Jay-Z is a human[1]. Born in Brooklyn[2], he… he was born on December 4, 1969[3]. He worked as a rapper[4], songwriter[5], record producer[6], music executive[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.094% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (199,533 views/month, #938 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Jay-Z's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].
- Jay-Z was born on December 4, 1969[3].
- Jay-Z's father was Adnes Reeves[10].
- Jay-Z's mother was Gloria Carter[11].
- Among Jay-Z's spouses was Beyoncé[12].
- A child of Jay-Z was Blue Ivy Carter[13].
- A child of Jay-Z was Sir Carter[14].
- A child of Jay-Z was Rumi Carter[15].
- Jay-Z held citizenship in United States[16].
- English was Jay-Z's native language[17].
- Jay-Z's professions included rapper[4].
- Jay-Z worked as a songwriter[5].
- Jay-Z's professions included record producer[6].
- Jay-Z worked as a music executive[7].
- Jay-Z's professions included businessperson[8].
- Jay-Z worked as a media proprietor[18].
- Jay-Z was employed by Louis Vuitton[19].
- Jay-Z's education included a stint at George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School[20].
- Jay-Z was educated at Trenton Central High School[21].
- Jay-Z received the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance[22].
- Jay-Z received the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song[23].
- Jay-Z received the Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance[24].
- Jay-Z received the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance[25].
- Jay-Z received the GLAAD Vanguard Award[26].
- Jay-Z received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[27].
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Origins and Family
Jay-Z's place of birth was Brooklyn[2]. He was born on December 4, 1969[3]. His father was Adnes Reeves[10]. His mother was Gloria Carter[11]. English was his native language[17].
Education
Educated at George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School[20], a high school[28], in United States[29] and Trenton Central High School[21], a high school[30], in United States[31], founded in 1932[32].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include rapper[4], songwriter[5], record producer[6], music executive[7], businessperson[8], and media proprietor[18]. Among Jay-Z's employers was Louis Vuitton[19].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance[22], a class of award[33], in United States[34], founded in 2012[35]; Grammy Award for Best R&B Song[23], a class of award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1969[38]; Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance[24], a class of award[39], in United States[40], founded in 2002[41]; Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance[25], a class of award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1989[44]; GLAAD Vanguard Award[26], a class of award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1993[47]; and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[27], a music museum[48], in United States[49], founded in 1983[50].
Personal Life
Among Jay-Z's spouses was Beyoncé[12]. Children include Blue Ivy Carter[13], a singer[51], b. 2012[52], of United States[53]; Sir Carter[14], b. 2017[54], of United States[55]; and Rumi Carter[15], b. 2017[56], of United States[57].
Why It Matters
Jay-Z ranks in the top 0.094% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (199,533 views/month, #938 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 92 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
He has been cited as an influence by Diggy Simmons[60], an actor[61], b. 1995[62], of United States[63] and CJ[64], a rapper[65], b. 1997[66], of United States[67].
FAQs
Where was Jay-Z born?
Born in Brooklyn[2], Jay-Z…
Who were Jay-Z's parents?
Jay-Z's father was Adnes Reeves[10]. Jay-Z's mother was Gloria Carter[11].
Who was Jay-Z married to?
Jay-Z's spouses include Beyoncé[12].
What did Jay-Z do for work?
Jay-Z worked as rapper[4], songwriter[5], record producer[6], music executive[7], and businessperson[8].
Where did Jay-Z go to school?
Jay-Z was educated at George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School[20] and Trenton Central High School[21].
What awards did Jay-Z receive?
Honors received include Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance[22], Grammy Award for Best R&B Song[23], Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance[24], and Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance[25].
Who did Jay-Z influence?
Jay-Z has been cited as an influence by Diggy Simmons[60] and CJ[64].