NBHailed as one of the “Greatest MC of all time”, Jay-Z has released several hits throughout his career including Vol. 2…Hard Knock Life, Vol. 3…Life and Times of S. Carter, The Dynasty: Roc La Familia, and The Blueprint, all of which have gone multi-platinum in the U.S. His latest album, 4:44, was released in June 2017. Interested in learning more about the rapper? We’ve got more facts on him below.
Jay Z Personal Facts – 2018 Update
Real Name
Shawn Corey Carter
Nick Name
Jay Z
Occupation and Job
Rapper, Record Producer, Businessman, Actor
Famous For
Jay Z initially rose to fame with the release of his debut album, Reasonable Doubt in 1996. Since then, he has issued several additional projects, many of which have received multi-platinum accreditation from the RIAA.
Age – How Old is He?
He is currently 48 years old
Birthday/Date of Birth
His birthday is on December 4, 1969
Place of Birth/Hometown
Jay Z was born in Brooklyn, New York. Growing up, he was raised in the housing projects of Marcy Houses in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood.
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
He is African American
Jay Z Height, Weight & Body Facts
How Tall – Height in Feet
He is 6’1 tall
How Tall – Height in Meters
He is 1.81 meters tall
Weight in Pounds
He currently weighs 190 pounds
Weight in Kilograms
He currently weighs 86kg
Body Measurements
At this time, Jay Z’s body measurements are unavailable
Waist Size
Unknown
Foot/Shoe Size
He wears a size 10 (US) shoe
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Black
Personal Life
Is Jay Z Currently in a Relationship?
Jay Z has been married to Beyonce since 2008. Prior to that, the couple had kept a low profile while dating.
Jay Z’s Girlfriends
In the past, he has been romantically involved with Aaliyah, Shenelle Scott, Blu Cantrell, Tionne Watkins, and Carmen Bryan, among a few others.
Mother
Gloria Carter
Father
Adnis Reeves
Sisters
He has two sisters named Michelle and Andrea Carter.
Brothers
He has a brother named Eric Carter.
Children
He has three children with his wife, two daughters named Rumi and Blue Ivy, and a son named Sir Carter.
High School
As a teen, he went to George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School.
College
As far as we know, he has not gone to college.
Salary
At this time, we do not have any information on Jay Z’s salary.
Net Worth
As of 2017, Jay Z has an estimated net worth of $810 million.
Sexuality
Straight
Random Facts
Hobbies
His hobbies include reading, writing music, and listening to music
Favorite Food
Some of his favorites include cereal and pasta
Favorite Actor
Unknown
Favorite Book
The Celestine Prophecy by Jame Redfield, The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukhav
Favorite Movie
His favorites include True Romance and Godfather 2
Favorite TV Show
Unknown
Favorite Color
Blue
Favorite Music Artists
Some of his favorite rappers include Eminem and Kool G Rap
Favorite Sports
Football and Basketball
Horoscope
Born on December 4, he is a Sagitarrius
Phone Number
This information is currently unknown
Address
This information is currently unknown
Jay Z’s Social Media Accounts & Usernames
Jay Z’s Facebook Account
https://www.facebook.com/JayZ/
Jay Z’s Twitter Username
https://twitter.com/s_c_?lang=en
Jay Z’s Instagram Username
https://www.instagram.com/shawn_corey_carter_official/
Jay Z’s Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/JayZVEVO
Jay Z’s Snapchat Username
As far as we know, Jay Z is not active on Snapchat
Other Interesting Facts:
- He allegedly shot his older brother at the age of twelve for taking his jewelry
- His interest in music was sparked after his mother gifted him a boom box for his birthday
- With his mother, he founded The Shawn Carter Foundation in 2003, which aims to assist students with socio-economic hardships in college
- He has appeared in a few films including State Property, Paper Soldiers, Fade to Black, Annie, and Made in America
- In 2010, he released his book, Decoded, half of which is a memoir of his life
- Since his debut, he has headlined half a dozen concert tours, the most recent having been the 4:44 Tour in 2017
- He has cited the works of Donny Hathaway and Marvin Gaye as being some of his earliest exposure to music
- In 2011, he launched his own lifestyle website called Life + Times, which covers a variety of topics from technology to music
- In 2008, he became the first hip-hop artist to headline the Glastonbury Festival held in Britain
- According to interviews, he sold crack cocaine for a period during his teens, which led him to be shot three times
- Just hours before the 9/11 attack on September 11, 2001, he released his sixth album, The Blueprint
- In 2003, he held a “retirement party” in New York City, in which all the proceeds went to charity
