Jay-Z

In Their Own Words

“I'm not a businessman — I'm a business, man.”

— Jay-Z

Areas of Expertise

Key Achievements

• 24 Grammy Awards — one of the most awarded musicians in history
• Built Roc-A-Fella Records, Roc Nation, and Tidal
• First hip-hop artist to become a billionaire
• Grew up in the Marcy Projects, Brooklyn — rose to become a cultural icon

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