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Jay-Z
A former Brooklyn drug dealer turned hip-hop icon, Jay-Z battles the ghosts of his past and the cutthroat music industry to build a $2.8 billion empire—and redefine what it means to be the greatest.
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Shawn Corey Carter, known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, businessman, and record executive. His work is known for its East Coast hip-hop roots, complex lyricism, use of double entendres, and themes of rags-to-riches success. In 2023, he was named the greatest rapper of all time by Billboard and Vibe. As of 2026, Forbes estimates his net worth at US$2.8 billion, making him the wealthiest musical artist in history.
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