"I was forced to be an artist and a CEO from the beginning, so I was forced to be like a businessman because when I was trying to get a record deal, it was so hard to get a record deal on my own that it was either give up or create my own company."

Why we like him ??

Known for his metaphoric lines, freestyling abilities, crafty wordplay, and blending of street and popular hip hop, Jay-Z became one of the most respected rappers in the music industry before announcing his retirement from recording in 2004. Jay-Z was later appointed the new president and CEO of Def Jam Recordings. As of 2005, he is estimated to be worth $320 million. his songs are some of the most memorable in hip-hop history.

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Why is he famous ??

Shawn Carter, Jay-Z (aka Jigga, Jay Hova, Hova, Hov', Young Hov') is an performer and record label executive; one of the most popular and successful rappers of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Besides pursuing his own career, Jay-Z was one of the founders of Roc-a-Fella Records, a successful hip-hop label which also launched the careers of Beanie Sigel, Kanye West, Memphis Bleek, Young Gunz, Freeway, and others.

Back in the day when the Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur were mired in the most infamous battle on wax, Jay-Z was the quiet challenger, waiting for his shot at the title, When the lives of the two talented microphonists were taken, Jay-Z emerged to claim the throne of King of New York. The prophecy laid out on the track "Brooklyn's Finest" with B.I.G. had come to fruition.

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