Jay Z
Name:
Jay Z
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Birth Name:
Shawn Corey Carter
Birth Date:
December 4, 1969
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.A.
occupation:
Musician / Producer
Relationship Status:
Married to Beyonce
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He’s never one to disappoint, and Jay-Z killed it during his first solo performance at the South By Southwest Music Festival last night (March 12).
The “Empire State of Mind” rapper took the stage at the Austin City Limits Moody Theater for the “Amex Synch Show Presenting Jay-Z” event, with 2,800 in the crowd, and thousands more watching online.
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After teaming up to put an album together, rappers Kanye West and Jay-Z ended up having to settle a federal lawsuit over one of their songs.
The duo's track titled "The Joy" wound up getting the pair sued by Sly Johnson for using a sample of his hit "Different Strokes" in their song.
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Just over a month and a half removed from welcoming their first child into the world, Beyonce and Jay-Z stepped out un public for the first time with daughter Blue Ivy Carter in New York City on Saturday (February 25).
The "Run the World (Girls)" singer had her little angel wrapped in a blanket while holding her close to her chest while Jay-Z stood by his two ladies' side.
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Bringing their stage show overseas, Europe had better "Watch The Throne" when Jay-Z and Kanye West get there!
The rappers teamed up to create the platinum-selling album and have just announced they are touring in Europe.
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Getting a welcome break from their parental duties, Beyonce and Jay-Z stepped out for a NBA date night in New York City on Monday (February 20).
The music power couple turned up at Madison Square Garden side-by-side as they were on-hand to catch the Presidents' Day matchup between the New York Knicks and New Jersey Nets - a team in which Jay is partial owner.
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Making for one of the fan favorite sketches of the show, "Saturday Night Live" put together a comedic bit with Jay-Z, Beyonce Knowles and their baby daughter Blue Ivy as the focal point.
With the episode's host Maya Rudolph taking on the role of the "Run The World (Girls)" singer while Jay Pharoah channeled the "99 Problems" rapper, the pair were shown welcoming a lineup of Hollywood stars visiting to meet the power couple's little girl.
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With the show coming to an end, the 2012 Grammy Awards have named the year’s big winners during a fun-filled Staples Center ceremony on Sunday night (February 12).
Taking home the top prize and a total of six trophies was Adele, while other big winners included the Foo Fighters, Kanye West and Taylor Swift.
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It's the granddaddy of all music ceremonies, and the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards are all set to take place in Los Angeles, California tonight (February 12).
Held at the Staples Center, the proceedings are being hosted by LL Cool J with a red carpet kickoff lined up for 6 p.m. ET ahead of the ceremony's 8 p.m. ET onset.
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5:51 pm
Fans have been eagerly awaiting a glimpse at the the bundle of joy since she was born, and now Jay-Z and Beyonce's daughter Blue Ivy Carter has finally made her public debut.
The "Watch the Throne" rapper and his "Run the World" wife excitedly posted the first photos of their newborn to their website on Friday (February 10), hoping to subside the frenzy for the snapshots.
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11:47 am
Not wanting anyone else to move in on their child's unusual moniker, Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z have applied to trademark Blue Ivy.
The move comes after the couple found out that two other forms were submitted asking for trademarks for Blue Ivy - both of which had been turned down.
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