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JAY-Z
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 richest musician, worth $2.6 billion as of 2025. A protégé of the fellow New York City-based rapper Jaz-O, Jay-Z began recording music in the late 1980s. He co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records in 1994 to release his first two studio albums Reasonable Doubt and In My Lifetime, Vol. 1, both of which received acclaim. His 11 subsequent albums, including The Blueprint, The Black Album, American Gangster, and

Songs

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Empire State Of Mind (feat. Alicia Keys) E
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Jigga What / Faint E
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Numb / Encore E
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03' Bonnie & Clyde (feat. Beyoncé Knowles) E
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Young Forever (feat. Mr Hudson) E
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Albums

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2017
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Kingdom Come

2006
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Vol. 3... Life And Times Of S. Carter

1999
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The Blueprint 3

2009
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The Black Album

2003
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Vol. 3... Life And Times Of S. Carter

1999
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The Blueprint Collector's Edition

2009
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The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse

2002
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American Gangster

2007
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The Dynasty: Roc La Familia

2000

Singles & EPs

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NEW YORK (CONCEPT DE PARIS) (feat. Gil Scott-Heron)

Single • 2023
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Dead Presidents II

Single • 2008
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Dirt Off Your Shoulder / Lying From You (MTV Ultimate Mash-Ups Presents Collision Course)

Single • 2004
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Come On Baby

Single • 2023
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Swagga Like Us (feat. Kanye West & Lil Wayne)

Single • 2008
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Storm

Single • 2004
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HOV DID

EP • 2022
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Blue Magic

Single • 2007
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Neck & Wrist

Single • 2022
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Numb / Encore: MTV Ultimate Mash-Ups Presents Collision Course

Single • 2004

Videos

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Empire State Of Mind (feat. Alicia Keys)

JAY-Z • 423M views
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Song Cry

JAY-Z • 124M views
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Excuse Me Miss

JAY-Z • 91M views
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Holy Grail (feat. Justin Timberlake)

JAY-Z • 12M views
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Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)

JAY-Z • 4.3M views
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Young Forever

JAY-Z • 71M views
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The Story of O.J.

JAY-Z • 162M views
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Imaginary Players

JAY-Z • 1.1M views

Live performances

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Picasso Baby: A Performance Art Film

JAY-Z • 1.1M views
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Encore

JAY-Z • 1M views
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Empire State Of Mind (feat. Alicia Keys)

JAY-Z • 3.4M views
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Empire State Of Mind (feat. Alicia Keys)

JAY-Z • 4.2M views
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Run This Town (Live In Brooklyn) (feat. Kanye West & Rihanna)

JAY-Z • 570K views

Featured on

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Presenting Jay-Z

Playlist • YouTube Music
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It Was A Good Day

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Lose Yourself

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Hip Hop Library ('96-'03)

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Presenting Ja Rule

Playlist • YouTube Music
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'00s Workout

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Hip-Hop Classics

Playlist • YouTube Music
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'00s Hip Hop

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Presenting Babyface

Playlist • YouTube Music
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The Golden Age of Gangsta Rap

Playlist • YouTube Music

Playlists by JAY-Z

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4:44 Videos

Playlist • JAY-Z • 435K views

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