Jay-Z was born as Shawn Corey Carter, on December 4, 1969 and was raised in the Marcy Projects of Brooklyn, New York. As a youth he met a young Christopher Wallace who grew up to be the notorious BIG, and Jay-Z who became his partner in rhyme. He was caught up in drugs early in his life, in the now infamous Marcy projects. He started recording at Jazz's house and featured on several of Jazz's tracks early on, which began his popularity as an artist.
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An extensive collection of pictures of him in different moments of his career. View More Pictures
A list of albums released during his career, you can also purchase his old and new CD's View all CD'S
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Biography
A great collection of his music videos and movies has appeared in. view videos
In 1998, Dr. Dre signed Marshall to his Aftermath label after finding his demo on the garage floor of Jimmy Iovine's garage floor. continue bio
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Posters
When the, streets is watching
Blocks keep clocking
Waiting for you to break, make your first mistake
Can't ignore it View all Lyrics
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