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Born in Brooklyn, New York
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Attended Eli Whitney High School in Brooklyn
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Jay-Z Early recordings
Collaborated with several of Jaz-O's albums including "The Originators" and "Hawaiian Sophie" -
Shot his older brother in the shoulder for stealing his jewelry.
At the age of 12, This displays how hard life was growing up and that you even couldn't trust your family, -
ON the "Show and Prove" Album with Bi Daddy Kane
Where Jay-Z emerged as a artist -
Rapped with JA Rule and DMX
Jay-Z became more popular -
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Founded and Sold Rocawear for 204 million
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Reasonable Doubt and In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 First independant Album
With no record Deal/ label Ft, Sean "Puff Daddy" and tribute to Nototrious. BIG -
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Vol. 2..., criminal charges and mainstream success Second Album
Spawned the biggest hit of his career at the time -
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Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter
Sold # million copies -
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Feud with Nas, The Blueprint and The Blueprint2
Release his alter ego and new refrence to the "Takeover" also metioned by Rihanna, Beyoncce and Big Sean -
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The Blueprint 3 and Watch the Throne
Watch the throne is one of the most popular albums of 2013 and feature rap giant Kanye West -
Created Roc Nation with Live nation with a 150 Million dollar 10-year deal
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Part owner of Brooklyn Nets
Valued at 256 Million according to Forbes -
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Magna Carta Holy Grail and other ventures
JAy-Z continues to grow in his massive empire running the muisic buisness and his multi-million dollar franchises. -
Founded the 40/40 Club
Now has eight loactions in Tokoyo and Manaco -
Forbes estimated Jay Z's net worth at nearly $520 million
He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America. In 2014, -
To Current Day - Successful Career
