Full Name: Shawn Corey Carter (Jay-Z). Profession: Rapper, Record Producer, and entrepreneur. Nationality: American. Born: December 4, 1969. Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA. Generation: Gen X. Chinese Zodiac: Rooster. Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius. Age in 2025: 56. Marital Status: Married (Beyoncé Knowles). Children: 3 (Blue Ivy, Rumi, and Sir). Description: Jay-Z is widely regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop artists in history and a formidable business mogul who transformed the music industry's commercial landscape. With a lyrical mastery known for its double entendres and flow, he has released landmark albums such as "The Blueprint" and "The Black Album," earning more Grammy Awards than any other rapper. Beyond music, he founded the entertainment agency Roc Nation and has successfully ventured into fashion, beverages, and streaming services, becoming hip-hop's first billionaire and a powerful advocate for artist ownership and social justice.