Audience

28.6M

Total Audience

1.0 Million

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Jay-Z

Rapper

Birthday

Date : 4 December Year : 1969

Age

56 Years Old

Birth Place

Brooklyn United States

Zodiac Sign

Sagittarius

Relationship

Beyoncé (m. 2008)

Height

6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)

Parents

Gloria Carter and Adnis Reeves

Nationality

American

#23862 Most Popular

Estimated Wealth by period

$3B - 3 Billion

Jay-Z Net Worth over last years

Yearly earnings (based on current year (2026))

$20M - 40 Million

Net Worth (based on previous year (2025))

$2.82 Billion

How we calculate estimated net worth.

We use a proprietary algorithm to determine estimated daily earnings, estimated monthly earnings, and estimated yearly earnings for Jay-Z. This calculation considers factors such as subscriber and follower counts on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, along with engagement rate and viewership figures.

Introduction

Jay-Z is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and businessman known for his sharp lyricism, storytelling about street life and success, and his transformation from a Brooklyn hustler into one of the most influential figures in hip-hop and global business. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time and the wealthiest musical artist in history.

Career

Early Debut: Released his debut album Reasonable Doubt (1996) through his independent label Roc-A-Fella Records, which became a classic in East Coast hip-hop.

Mainstream Breakthrough: Achieved massive success with albums like Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life (1998), The Blueprint (2001), and The Black Album (2003). He briefly retired in 2003 before returning stronger.

Roc Nation & Empire Building: Founded Roc Nation in 2008 as a full-service entertainment company. Served as president of Def Jam Recordings (2004–2007).

Major Hits & Collaborations: Iconic songs include “Empire State of Mind,” “99 Problems,” “Dirt Off Your Shoulder,” and joint projects with Beyoncé as The Carters (Everything Is Love, 2018). Released the introspective 4:44 (2017).

Business Ventures: Co-owns Armand de Brignac (Ace of Spades) champagne, had a major stake in D’Ussé cognac (sold for ~$750 million), owns stakes in Uber, Tidal, and sports teams through Roc Nation.

Recent Work: As of 2026, he is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt and 25th anniversary of The Blueprint with special concerts at Yankee Stadium. He headlined Roots Picnic 2026 and has hinted at new music possibly arriving in 2026. He remains active in business and philanthropy while keeping a lower profile in releasing new albums.

Family Life

Jay-Z was born Shawn Corey Carter on December 4, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York. He is the youngest of four children raised by his mother Gloria Carter after his father left the family. He has been married to singer Beyoncé since 2008. The couple has three children: daughter Blue Ivy Carter (born 2012) and twins Rumi and Sir Carter (born 2017). Jay-Z has been open about his past struggles, including selling drugs as a youth, and has used his platform for social justice and criminal justice reform.

Jay-Z Net Worth

As of 2026, Jay-Z's net worth is estimated to be around $2.8 – 2.9 billion. He is the wealthiest musician in the world. His fortune comes primarily from business investments, liquor brands, Roc Nation, real estate, and music catalog, with only a small percentage from music royalties.

Notable Achievements

25 Grammy Awards (the most by any hip-hop artist).
First hip-hop artist to become a billionaire (2019).
14 No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200.
Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Iconic albums Reasonable Doubt, The Blueprint, and 4:44 widely considered classics.
Built a diversified business empire that includes music, spirits, streaming, and sports management.

Jay-Z Upcoming Birthdays

Year	Date	Day
2026	4 December	Friday
2027	4 December	Saturday
2028	4 December	Monday
2029	4 December	Tuesday
2030	4 December	Wednesday

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