JAY-ZBam (feat. Damian Marley)
Directed by Rohan Blair-Mangat
JAY-Z's music video for 'Bam' featuring Damian Marley, directed by Rohan Blair-Mangat.
Mariah CareyHeartbreaker (feat. Jay-Z)
Directed by Brett Ratner
Mariah Carey's "Heartbreaker," featuring Jay-Z, marked a pivotal moment in her musical evolution. Released as the lead single from her seventh studio album, "Rainbow," the…
JAY-Z x Kanye WestNo Church In The Wild (feat. Frank Ocean & The-Dream)
Directed by Romain Gavras
No Church in the Wild is a cinematic, philosophical track tackling power, morality, and rebellion. The video, shot in Prague, depicts violent street clashes between…
JAY-Z, Kanye WestOtis (feat. Otis Redding)
Directed by Spike Jonze
WATCH THE THRONE: Kanye West & Jay-Z - Otis © 2011 Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC
JAY-ZBig Pimpin’ (feat. UGK)
Directed by Hype Williams
Big Pimpin’ is a celebration of opulence, luxury, and success. The video features yachts, parties, and scenes shot in Trinidad during Carnival—showcasing a lavish, sun-soaked…
About · JAY-Z
Born 1969 · Brooklyn, New York, USA · East Coast hip-hop, mafioso rap · Roc-A-Fella Records
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), 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. According to Forbes, he is the wealthiest musical artist in history, worth an estimated US$2.8 billion as of 2026. A protégé of fellow New York City-based rapper Jaz-O, Jay-Z began recording music in the late… via Wikipedia
Awards: Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance for “Drunk in Love”; Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for “Drunk in Love”; Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance for “Run This Town”; Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance for “Otis”; GLAAD Vanguard Award; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Discography
JAY-Z’s studio albums / EPs · 24
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13 articles about JAY-Z from our favourite music publications
Wife Guy JAY-Z Drops First Verse Since 2022 on Beyoncé’s “MORNING DEW (DONK) REMIX”: Stream
HOV's most recent proper rap verse was on DJ Khaled's 2022 all-star track "GOD DID." Wife Guy JAY-Z Drops First Verse Since 2022 on Beyoncé’s “MORNING DEW (DONK) REMIX”: Stream Eddie Fu
JAY-Z Announces New 30th Anniversary Shows in Los Angeles and London
As part of his JAY-Z30 anniversary run of tour dates. JAY-Z Announces New 30th Anniversary Shows in Los Angeles and London Alex Young
JAY-Z’s Triumphant Yankee Stadium Homecoming Was a Victory Lap with Eyes on the Future
Three sold-out shows, two landmark albums, and one spectacular finale reaffirmed JAY-Z's place atop New York hip-hop. JAY-Z’s Triumphant Yankee Stadium Homecoming Was a Victory Lap with Eyes on the…
Start of JAY-Z’s Sunday Concert at Yankee Stadium Delayed Following Reported Security Breach
A reported security incident outside Yankee Stadium has significantly delayed the start of JAY-Z’s third and final show at the venue on Sunday night. As of 11:00 p.m. ET, thousands of fans were still…
See the Setlist for JAY-Z’s 25th Anniversary The Blueprint Concert at Yankee Stadium
Night two of HOV's Yankee Stadium takeover included a near full performance of The Blueprint, plus guest appearances from Eminem and Pharrell Williams. See the Setlist for JAY-Z’s 25th Anniversary…
JAY-Z’s The Blueprint Anniversary Show Falls Short After Triumphant Reasonable Doubt Opener
The 1.5-hour set ended abruptly and entirely skipped an encore. JAY-Z’s The Blueprint Anniversary Show Falls Short After Triumphant Reasonable Doubt Opener Eddie Fu