Jay-Z a well know artist was born December 4, 1969 in Brookyln. He was the last of four children born as Sean Corey Carter. Many people know him as an rapper, grammy award winner, owner of a clothing line and a married man to Beyonce Knowles. Jay-Z started his career at age 12 but rapping came to him naturaly. He said that he would just write and the lyrics would become music. Jay-Z had a baby with Beyonce in January 2012. Jay-Z is now 43 years old. I believe that Jay-Z's music influenced today's music because since he started at a young age, he sets an example for younger kids who want to become a rapper or an artist in music.
Facts about Jay-z
* Jay-Z role models were drugs dealers* Jay-Z dealt with drugs and guns
* Jay-Z dad left him at age 11 so his mom was a single parent
* Jay-Z has 3 other syblings. Two sisters and one brother
* Jay-Z took on his mothers last name
* Jay-Z co-owns the Brooklyn Nets and 40/40 club
* Jay-Z clothes line is rocawear
* Jay-Z is famous for the line "I'm not a businessman.... I'm a business man"
By: Jayda Brown
