How Much is Jay Z Worth?

Best known for being a rapper, Jay Z was born in winter of 1969. His date of birth is December 4, 1969. He was born under Sagittarius zodiac sign, and belongs to Generation X. According to Chinese calendar, his year of birth, 1969, is the Year of Rooster.

He is from Brooklyn, New York, USA. Jay Z is a well known American businessman, producer, and rapper who is also the best-selling rapper of all time and has sold over 100 million records while winning 21 Grammy Awards. His three albums were added in the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, which included ‘The Blueprint,’ ‘Reasonable Doubt,’ and ‘The Black Album.’ He grew up listening to soul artists such as Marvin Gaye, which influenced his early music.

Life & Biography

Shawn Corey Carter known professionally as Jay-Z (stylized as JAY-Z), is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and entrepreneur. He is one of the world’s best-selling music artists, and one of the most acclaimed rappers of all-time. Shawn Corey Carter was born in Brooklyn, New York, USA on December 4, 1969. Shawn is currently fifty four years old. He is most famous for being a rapper. His interest in creating music exploded after receiving a boom box from his mother on his 12th birthday, and his nickname evolved from “Jazzy” to “Jay-Z.” His success in music led him to launch a record label and a clothing line, become a partial owner of the Brooklyn Nets, and found the 40/40 Club.

Shawn Corey Carter was born in 1969 on 4th December in Brooklyn, New York, to Andes Reeves and Gloria Carter. He grew up in a dark neighborhood. He indulged in crime and unlawful activities at a very young age.

Shawn has not been previously engaged. He married Beyonce Knowles on April 4, 2008 and they had their first daughter, Blue Ivy, on January 7, 2012. They welcomed a pair of twins named Rumi and Sir in June 2017. Shawn Corey Carter attended Eli Whitney High School, George Westinghouse Information Technology High School, Trenton Central High School, Trenton, NJ (dropped out).

Interesting Facts

1. Jay Z is a Sagittarius.
2. He has been alive for 19,865 days or 476,779 hours.
3. He was born in the Year of the Rooster.
4. His next birthday is in .
5. Jay Z is 6 feet 2 inches tall.
6. He was born in Generation X (1969).
7. On Shawn’s date of birth, the number one song in America was "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" by Steam.
8. Jay Z primary income source is from being a Rapper.
9. Jay Z’s birth flower is Narcissus.
10. Jay Z’s nickname: Jigga, Hova, Jazzy, Hov, Jay-Z, Joe Camel
11. His birthstone is Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon and Topaz.
12. Shawn’s life path number is 5.
13. His ruling planet is Jupiter.

Height, Weight & Age

As of today (April 24th, 2024), Jay Z is exactly 54 years, 4 months, and 20 days old. His next birthday is in . He is 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall, and his weight is 190 lb (86 kg).

Net Worth & Salary in 2024

So how much is Jay Z worth today? At the age of fifty four, the American rapper has a net worth of about $925,000,000. This roughly translates to €860,250,000 euros or £749,250,000 pounds. The net worth estimates vary because it’s difficult to forecast spending habits over the years. Jay Z’s wealth comes mostly from being a successful Rapper.

What is net worth?

Net worth is the amount of assets that exceed liabilities. Assets include cash, real estate, and anything else of value. It is the value of everything you own, minus what you own. Net worth is not yearly.

How to calculate Net Worth: Assets minus Debt equals Net Worth. Net worth is basically calculated by adding anything of value and then subtracting all of the liabilities. Net worth is not yearly and it not the same as net income. Net income is what you actually bring home after taxes and payroll deductions.

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