Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, is an American rapper, entrepreneur and record executive from Brooklyn, New York. He began his music career in the late 1980s selling mixtapes out of his car before signing with a record label. Jay-Z has released multiple platinum albums, won numerous awards including several Grammys, and owns successful business ventures including the Roc Nation record label and talent agency, a clothing line, and a small ownership stake in the Brooklyn Nets NBA team. He is widely considered one of the most successful rappers and entrepreneurs in music industry history.

1. Jay-Z
By: Sean McDermott

2. About Jay Z
 Shawn Corey Carter mostly known by Jay-Z
 He is married to singer Beyoncé Knowles
 Has 1 daughter named Blue Ivey Carter
 Born on December 4th, 1969 in Brooklyn
 American rapper, Entrepreneur, Agent
 Owns Brooklyn Nets, own clothing line, record label

3. Early Life
 Jay was born in Brooklyn, New York City
 Lived in the Marcy Housing Project
 His mother Gloria carter raised him
 He had 3 siblings
 He attended three different high schools
 George Westinghouse Career and Tech School (The
Notorious B.I.G. and Busta Rhymes)
 He never graduated

4. His Rise
 began career selling mixtapes and Cd’s out of car
 hard work signed label as a hype man
 would rap while people were changing
 His fan base soon grew larger
 Became who he is today

5. Music and Career
 many albums have gone platinum (Magna Carta).
 won many awards including multiple Grammy awards
 Carter has his own clothing line
 Is part owner of the Brooklyn Nets
 He moved them there
 He also owns Roc Nation Sports agency
 Robinson Cano, Kevin Durant, C.C. Sabthia
 Is a record producer, owns his own record label.
 2k14 Music producer

6. Roc Nation Sports
 Carter’s Sports agency manages many athletes:

7. Achievements
 Grammy Awards
 One of the most successful rappers of all time
 Very successful Entrepreneur
 Forbes list top #
 Other ratings