Jay-Z

Jay-Z Jay-Z is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and record executive from Brooklyn, New York, who rose from the Marcy Houses public housing projects to become one of the wealthiest and most influential figures in the history of hip-hop and the broader entertainment industry. With 14 studio albums and a record 24 Grammy Awards as of 2024, his musical legacy is matched by his business empire, which spans music, fashion, sports management, and streaming through his Tidal platform. He and his wife Beyoncé are widely regarded as hip-hop's most powerful couple.