Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter, known as Jay-Z, is a massively successful American rapper, producer, and entrepreneur with a net worth exceeding $450 million as of 2010.
Having sold around 50 million albums worldwide and earned thirteen Grammy Awards, he is consistently ranked among hip-hop's greatest artists.
His albums Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint are considered genre landmarks.
Beyond music, Jay-Z co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records, established Roc Nation, and served as CEO of Def Jam Recordings.
He holds the Billboard 200 record for most number-one solo albums.
He married Beyoncé Knowles on April 4, 2008.
