Jay-Z

Hip-hop's first billionaire and founder of Roc Nation.

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Occupation

Notable Trials

Born in

Brooklyn, NY

Born

December 4, 1969

Zodiac

Sagittarius

20,721

days alive

56

years old

$2.5B

net worth

#83 of 2,697

Born
December 4, 1969 in Brooklyn, NY
Zodiac
♐︎Sagittarius·rooster 🐓
Updated Jul 2026

About

Jay-Z is an American rapper, songwriter, and businessman. He is one of the best-selling music artists and co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records and Roc Nation entertainment company.

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Astrology
♈︎♉︎♊︎♋︎♌︎♍︎♎︎♏︎♐︎♑︎♒︎♓︎☉☽☿♀♂♃♄⛢♆♇
Fire
Earth
Air
Water
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Sun Sign

Sagittarius♐︎

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Moon Sign

Libra♎︎

Dominant Element

Fire

⚠️ Rising sign requires birth time for accurate calculation

Planetary positions calculated for December 4, 1969

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2023
Day 19,629
Age 53

Shawn Carter Foundation Gala

Confidence
96%
Sep 1, 2023

Hosted the Shawn Carter Foundation Gala to support education initiatives.

Day 19,386
Age 53

Continued Business Ventures

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2023

Continued to expand business ventures in music, entertainment, and investments.

2021
Day 18,958
Age 51

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction

Confidence
96%
Oct 30, 2021

Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

2020
Day 18,625
Age 50

Monogram Cannabis Brand

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96%
Dec 1, 2020

Launched Monogram, a cannabis brand, through a partnership with Caliva.

Day 18,290
Age 50

Chief Brand Strategist at TPCO Holding Corp

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2020

Became Chief Brand Strategist at TPCO Holding Corp.

Day 18,290
Age 50

Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2020

Produced the Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show.

2019
Day 17,925
Age 49

Partnership with the NFL

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2019

Roc Nation partnered with the NFL on entertainment and social justice initiatives.

2012
Day 15,374
Age 42

Daughter Blue Ivy Carter Born

Confidence
96%
Jan 7, 2012

Daughter Blue Ivy Carter was born to Jay-Z and Beyoncé.

Day 15,368
Age 42

Shawn Carter Foundation at Carnegie Hall

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96%
Jan 1, 2012

Held a benefit concert for the Shawn Carter Foundation at Carnegie Hall.

2011
Day 15,222
Age 41

Watch the Throne Album Release

Confidence
96%
Aug 8, 2011

Released the collaborative album 'Watch the Throne' with Kanye West.

2010
Day 14,638
Age 40

Autobiography 'Decoded' Published

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2010

Published his autobiography, 'Decoded'.

2008
Day 14,001
Age 38

Marriage to Beyoncé Knowles

Confidence
96%
Apr 4, 2008

Married singer Beyoncé Knowles.

2003
Day 12,081
Age 33

Purchase of 40/40 Club

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2003

Expanded the 40/40 Club sports bar and lounge.

2000
Day 10,985
Age 30

President of Def Jam Recordings

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2000

Became President of Def Jam Recordings.

1996
Day 9,700
Age 26

Reasonable Doubt Album Release

Confidence
96%
Jun 25, 1996

Released his debut album, 'Reasonable Doubt'.

1995
Day 9,159
Age 25

Roc-A-Fella Records Co-founder

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1995

Co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records with Damon Dash and Kareem Burke.

1985
Day 5,507
Age 15

Attended George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1985

Attended George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School.

1982
Day 4,411
Age 12

Attended Eli Whitney High School

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1982

Attended Eli Whitney High School in Brooklyn.

1969
Day 0
Age 0

Born Shawn Corey Carter

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96%
Dec 4, 1969

Born Shawn Corey Carter in Brooklyn, New York.