He is widely regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop artists in history and is also well known for being the former CEO of Def Jam Recordings, cultivating major industry artists such as Kanye West, Rihanna, and J. The EP sold over two million copies in the US alone.Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, songwriter, record executive, entrepreneur, and media proprietor. 'Numb/Encore' went on to win a Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, and was also performed with Linkin Park live at the Grammys, with a special appearance by Paul McCartney, who added verses from his song Yesterday.

Some of the mash ups tracks were entitled 'Dirt Off Your Shoulder/Lying From You', 'Jigga What/Faint', and 'Numb/Encore'. The project was named Collision Course, and contained a six track EP, as well as a making of DVD. In 2004, Jay-Z collaborated with rock group Linkin Park. In April 2008, Jay-Z was reportedly on the verge of a partnership with Live Nation for $150 million-among the most expensive contracts ever awarded to a musician.Ĭarter married Beyoncé Knowles on April 4, 2008. MTV named him number one on their list of the greatest MCs of all time. After announcing his retirement from recording music in 2003, he returned in late 2006 with the album Kingdom Come, which sold 680,000 copies in its first week, Jay-Z's highest-selling album in a one-week period. His critically acclaimed album, The Blueprint, was written in only two days. Jay-Z's debut album, Reasonable Doubt, is ranked by Rolling Stone as #248 on its '500 Greatest Albums of All Time'. Along with his financial and musical success, Jay-Z is known for being involved in many quarrels with other artist in the rap industry, the most well known being between him and fellow New York rapper Nas, which was eventually settled in 2005. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having sold over 26 million units in the United States and receiving several Grammy Awards for his musical work. He co-owns The 40/40 Club and the New Jersey Nets. He is the former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), better known as his stage name, Jay-Z, is an American hip hop artist and businessman.

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