
Biography
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as JAŸ-Z (Jay-Z), is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and chairman of entertainment company Roc Nation, and was the president and chief executive officer of Def Jam Recordings from 2004 to 2007. One of the world's best-selling music artists with over 140 million records sold, Jay-Z has won 24 Grammy Awards, jointly with Kanye West the most Grammy awards of any rapper. Jay-Z was the first rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the first solo living rapper inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2013, Time included him on its list of the "100 Most Influential People in the World".
Acted in 18
2020s
- 2024
- 2023
JAY-Z and Gayle King: Brooklyn's Own
Movie
- 2020
The Story of Jay-Z
Movie
2010s
- 2017
- 2015
Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives
Movie
- 2014
Bang Bang
Jay-Z
2000s
- 2007
Hoodz: Big Beef
Actor
- 2006
Kingdom Come
Movie
- 2005
Hogan Knows Best
TV
Through the Fire
Movie
- 2003
R. Kelly: The R. in R&B - The Video Collection
Jay Z (segment "Fiesta (Remix)")
- 2002
Paper Soldiers
Jay-Z (Rapper in Studio)
Hype Williams: The Videos Vol. 1
Movie
1990s
- 1998
Streets is Watching
Jay-Z
- 1997
- 1992
Produced 22
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show
Executive Producer
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
2010s
- 2019
Free Meek
Executive Producer
- 2018
Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story
Executive Producer
- 2017
- 2016
RD20
Executive Producer
- 2014
- 2013
Made in America
Executive Producer
- 2012
Free Angela and All Political Prisoners
Executive Producer
2000s
- 2005
Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]
Executive Producer
- 2004
Collision Course
Executive Producer
- 2002
No release date
Legacy
Producer, Executive Producer
Sound 9
2020s
- 2024
2010s
- 2018
- 2017
4:44
Songs
- 2014
On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-Z
Music, Songs
- 2013
2000s
- 2007
Beyoncé: The Experience Live
Songs
- 2001
Jay-Z: MTV Unplugged
Music
1990s
- 1998
Streets is Watching
Music
No release date
Other crew 1
2010s
- 2016
A History of The War on Drugs, from Prohibition to Gold Rush
Script
Wrote 1
2010s
- 2018
Created 1
2010s
- 2019
Free Meek
Creator
Appearances100
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé
Self
The Hustle of @617MikeBiv
Self
Jay-Z: Ultimate Hustle
self
- 2022
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self (archive footage)
- 2021
You're Watching Video Music Box
Self
Beyonce & Jay-Z: Power Love
Self
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
- 2020
Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert
Self (archive footage)
2010s
- 2019
Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift
Self
Free Meek
Self · 5 episodes
Music Videos That Defined the 00’s
Self (archive footage)
- 2018
On The Run II Tour: Beyoncé & JAY-Z
Self
Beyonce & Jay-Z - Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100
Self
Shut Up and Dribble
Self - Musician & Businessman · 2 episodes
- 2017
Biggie: The Life of Notorious B.I.G.
Self
Kill Jay-Z
Narrator
4:44
Self (archive footage)
- 2016
Alicia Keys - Here in Times Square
Self - Singer
A History of The War on Drugs, from Prohibition to Gold Rush
Narrator (voice)
RD20
Self
Lemonade
Self
J. Cole Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming
Self
- 2014
Yours And Mine
Self
Global Citizen Festival 2014
Self
On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-Z
Self - Performer
BEYONCÉ
Self
John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly
Self
- 2013
Beyoncé: Self-Titled
Self
Made in America
Self
Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream
Self
Rihanna 777 Documentary... 7Countries7Days7Shows
Self
So So Def All-Star 20th Anniversary Concert
Self
- 2012
Money, Power, Respect: Hip Hop Billion Dollar Industry
Self
Rihanna: Live at Hackney Weekend 2012
Self
…Sings Musicals
Self (archive footage)
- 2011
Watch the Throne
Self
The Love We Make
Self
Beyoncé: Year of 4
Self
- 2010
Beyoncé: I Am... World Tour
Self
Drake: Better Than Good Enough
Self
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
Linkin Park: Road to Revolution - Live at Milton Keynes
Self - Vocals (guest)
- 2007
Mariah Carey: The Adventures of Mimi
Self
Beyoncé: The Experience Live
Self
Beef IV
Self
B'Day Anthology Video Album
Self
Classic Albums: Jay-Z - Reasonable Doubt
Self
- 2005
Live 8
Self
Letter to the President
Self
Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]
Self (segment "Through the Wire")
The MC: Why We Do It
Self
- 2004
Collision Course
Self
JAY-Z: Fade to Black
Self
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
Self · 5 episodes
The Ashlee Simpson Show
Self · 1 episode
- 2003
Beef
Self
- 2002
The Hamptons
Self
American Rap Stars
Self
- 2001
Jay-Z: MTV Unplugged
Self
The Concert for New York City
Self
- 2000
Backstage
Self
1990s
- 1999
Mariah Carey's Homecoming Special
Self
Teen Choice Awards
Self · 1 episode
- 1998
Mariah Carey: #1's
Self
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
MADtv
Self · 1 episode
- 1993
1980s
- 1989
- 1984
1950s
- 1959
The Grammys
Self · 5 episodes
- 1952
Thanked in the credits1
2010s
- 2011
Watch the Throne
Thanks