Shawn JAY-Z Carter

At-a-Glance

Named the greatest rapper of all time by Billboard and Vibe in 2023.
Founder and Chairman of Roc Nation, a global entertainment company encompassing artist management, media production, publishing, and sports.
Co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records in 1994 and Rocawear in 1999.
Founded the 40/40 Club, a luxury bar chain, in 2003.
Acquired the technology company Aspiro and led the expansion of its media streaming service TIDAL in 2015.
Serves on the board of the United Justice Coalition and is a member of REFORM Alliance.
Recognized as the richest musician, with a net worth of US$2.6 billion as of 2025.

Biography

Shawn Corey Carter, known professionally as JAY-Z, is an American rapper, businessman, and record executive. Billboard and Vibe named him the greatest rapper of all time in 2023. He is the founder and chairman of Roc Nation, a globally dominant entertainment company established in 2008, which includes artist management, media production and publishing, sports, and worldwide distribution.