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Jay-Z, born Shawn Corey Carter on December 4, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York, is an influential American rapper, songwriter, and music producer. He is known for his contributions to hip-hop, with numerous chart-topping albums and hit singles, as well as for his successful business ventures, including founding the entertainment company Roc Nation. Jay-Z is also recognized for his cultural impact and advocacy on social justice issues.
b. 1969
I'm hungry for knowledge. The whole thing is to learn every day, to get brighter and brighter. That's what this world is about. You look at someone like Gandhi, and he glowed. Martin Luther King glowed. Muhammad Ali glows. I think that's from being bright all the time, and trying to be brighter.Fresh Air Interview, NPR, 2010
I don't sit around with my friends and talk about money, ever. On a record, that's different.JAŸ-Z IN 8, HBO Max, 2026
Excellence is being able to perform at a high level over and over again. You can hit a half-court shot once. That's just the luck of the draw. If you consistently do it... that's excellence.Interview with Jay-Z, The New York Times, 2010
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