Nickname:	Jay-Z / Shawn Carter / Sean Carter / S-dot / Young Hov / Jazzy /
Known for:	Austin Powers: Goldmember, Fade to Black, Training Day
Birth name:	Shawn Corey Carter
Birthday:	4 December 1969, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Height:	6' 2" (1.88 m)
Available Photos	3

Beyonce And Jay-z Explore The Finer Side Of France

Picture Inside. Beyonce and Jay-Z are over in France for a romantic getaway, but that doesn't mean they are spending all of their time alone.On Friday night they did a little yachting with their buddy Diddy in Cannes after the Dolce & Gabbana party.On Sunday they made their way around Monaco hand in hand, and today it wa... Read More » Beyonce And Jay-z Explore The Finer Side Of France

Jay-z Eyes Acting Career

Picture Inside. Jay-Z is set to follow in the footsteps of wife Beyonce Knowles by appearing on the silver screen.The hip-hop star is considering a career in the film industry once his record contract comes to an end. He says, "I want to get into the movie business. I love films and that's why I feel I would do a good job. "... Read More » Jay-z Eyes Acting Career

Celebrity Sighting

Picture Inside. Beyonce and Jay-Z at the Rockets vs Suns game last night. images via Dlisted Read More » Celebrity Sighting

Jay-z Sneaks Out Of Nyc With His Bride/maybe Baby ...

Picture Inside. Beyonce was careful to keep that left hand covered up with a glove leaving NYC with Jay-Z yesterday. These two have maintained a low profile since they supposedly tied the knot, but that's not stopping the world from speculating about why they finally walked down the aisle. The latest rumor is that Jay and B ... Read More » Jay-z Sneaks Out Of Nyc With His Bride/maybe Baby ...

Do You Think Beyonce And Jay-z Will Really Get Mar...

Picture Inside. Beyonce and Jay-Z have been together for six years now, and throughout that time we've heard plenty of rumors that they were planning a wedding or had secretly wed.The couple has always denied the speculation, but People reports that they've taken out a marriage license in New York. If this is true, then they... Read More » Do You Think Beyonce And Jay-z Will Really Get Mar...

Jay Z Predictions

Picture Inside. Jay Z on Kanye West Jay-Z is proud his pal's hard work is being rewarded. He tells Entertainment Weekly, "It makes me proud as someone who's watched his growth from the beginning, when he came in as a hungry producer, to now he's a rock star."I'm happy for him on that level. And I'm excited for creativity as ... Read More » Jay Z Predictions

Beyonce & Jay Z Are A Breath Of Fresh Air Today

Picture Inside. Beyonce & Jay-Z took their perpetual vacation to Miami this week. B'Jay were joined by her sister Solange and adorable nephew. This is just a break on Beyonce's tour before her stop off in Orlando tonight -- looks like she'll be properly rejuvenated for that one.For two relentlessly motivated people, I'm ... Read More » Beyonce & Jay Z Are A Breath Of Fresh Air Today

Defending Hip-hop

Picture Inside. Rap superstars Jay-Z and Nas have spoken out in defense of hip hop in a new book about the music genre. Jay-Z wrote the introduction for Know What I Mean? Reflections On Hip Hop, and Nas wrote a passage at the end of the book.Jay-Z writes, "He has shown those doubters and critics that hip hop is a vital arts ... Read More » Defending Hip-hop

Juicy Links!

Picture Inside. LeBron James and Jay-Z Caught In The Act. Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo Pictureshave surfaced (NSFW) Who look more Banging Kerry Washington or Thandie NewtonSex and The City Movie is gonna happen, folks Read More » Juicy Links!

More Affection Pictures In Italy

Picture Inside. Here are more pictures of Jay-Z and Beyonce getting cozy in Italy......Picture Source: Beyonce World Read More » More Affection Pictures In Italy

Jay-Z imagines his audience naked when he performs live.

The rapper - who headlined the main stage at Glastonbury festival last month - doesn't care how many people he plays in front of because they are all nude in his head.
Employees at Jay-Z's New York City nightclub are hitting out at its managers for allegedly threatening them against having any involvement in an ongoing labor lawsuit against the venue.


Rapper Jay-Z is at the center of a bitter lawsuit filed by current and former employees of his New York City nightclub. The music mogul's hip-hop hot spot 40/40 was named in a lawsuit filed on Tuesday in a Manhattan court.


Mark Ronson has waded into a disagreement between rappers Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs - insisting neither of the hip-hop stars discovered him.


Rapper Jay-Z's British sense of humor inspired his Glastonbury cover of Oasis song 'Wonderwall'.

The hip-hop star, who opened his controversial headline slot at the music festival with the band's 1995 hit, says he was just poking fun at one of his "biggest detractors" Noel Gallagher.
Reuters - The tents are packed up and most of the 140,000 music lovers have made their weary way home, but memories of this year's Glastonbury festival, and its headline act Jay-Z, are likely to linger.
Rapper Jay-Z is ecstatic with the way his performance was received by revelers at English music festival Glastonbury - branding the experience "amazing." Carter prompted a media furor after it was announced he would headline


Jay-Z mocked Noel Gallagher during his Glastonbury performance on Saturday night.

The rapper hit back at the British rocker's claims that hip-hop wasn't right for the festival by opening with a cover of Oasis' 'Wonderwall'. Before the cover, Noel's scathing were broadcast on a huge video screen.
Between Amy Winehouse brawling with fans and Jay-Z rubbing a little Brit pop in the nose of the naysayers, Glastonbury was the place to be this weekend.
Jay-Z says being poor motivated him to succeed.

The rapper - who is married to former Destiny's Child singer Beyonce Knowles - revealed his rise to stardom stems from a desire to escape from his hometown of Brooklyn, New York.
Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z is looking to expand his range of investments into the baseball world - he wants to own shares in the New York Yankees.


Rap superstar Jay-Z has defended his controversial forthcoming appearance at legendary U.K. music festival Glastonbury - branding the furor around his headlining slot "ridiculous".


Jay-Z is facing an $88 million lawsuit from a wannabe rapper who claims the star stole his songs. Mitchell Rose filed suit in New York last month alleging he met the star - real name Shawn Carter -


Writing and producing hits for artists such as Jay-Z, Britney Spears and Usher, it might seem difficult to save enough strong ideas for own project.


Rapper Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter has defended his headline slot at legendary English music festival Glastonbury next month. The star's billing has attracted controversy because of the event's traditionally rock-orientated line-up, and was even blamed for the festival's slow ticket sales.


Rihanna says rumors of a romance with Jay-Z are "crazy."

The 'Umbrella' singer has denied anything other than professional involvement with the rapper, who has mentored the 20-year-old singer since the early stages of her career.
Jay-Z refuses to wear his wedding ring in public. The rapper - who wed Beyonce Knowles last month - doesn't feel the need to wear jewelry as he is content with the 'ring' tattooed on his wedding finger.

A source is quoted by Fox News as saying: "He doesn't need more bling, this is a very personal thing for him and he won't wear anything other than a tattoo in public."
E! Online - Beyoncé and Jay-Z are officially Mr. and Mrs. There's no doubt about it since the filing of their signed marriage license was made public.
Rap superstar Jay-Z refused to put his recording commitments on hold following his wedding to longtime girlfriend Beyonce Knowles - he headed straight back into the studio less than 24 hours after exchanging vows.


Filed under: Wacky and Weird The Jigga Man is used to his street cred keeping the paparazzi off his back -- but he was still quick with the put-downs when one of the peons actually dared talking to him about Beyonce.See Also BeJay -- Signed, Sealed, Delivered...

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