JAŸ-Z
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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".
Known for
Credits
Family Feud (2018)
as Self
Piece by Piece (2024)
as Jay-Z (voice)
Live 8 (2005)
as Self
Picasso Baby (2013)
as Self
Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear (2026)
as Self (archive footage)
Moonlight (2017)
as Richard (voice)
The Hamptons (2002)
as Self
American Rap Stars (2002)
as Self
Backstage (2000)
as Self
Mariah Carey's Homecoming Special (1999)
as Self
HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé (2019)
as Self - Special Guest
Jay-Z: MTV Unplugged (2001)
as Self
LINKIN PARK, LA PUISSANCE HYBRIDE (2025)
as Self
Through the Fire (2005)
Actor
Classic Albums: Jay-Z - Reasonable Doubt (2007)
as Self
The Concert for New York City (2001)
as Self
Black Is King (2020)
Actor
State Property (2002)
as Untouchable J
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music (2025)
as Self (archive footage)
Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé (2023)
as Self
TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy (2024)
as Self (archive footage)
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2021)
as Self
Music Videos That Defined the 00’s (2019)
as Self (archive footage)
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2022)
as Self (archive footage)
Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream (2013)
as Self
B'Day Anthology Video Album (2007)
as Self
Rihanna 777 Documentary... 7Countries7Days7Shows (2013)
as Self
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL (2022)
as Self (archive footage)
Quincy (2018)
as Self
Death of a Dynasty (2003)
as Self
Lemonade (2016)
as Self
You're Watching Video Music Box (2021)
as Self
JAY-Z: Fade to Black (2004)
as Self
Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift (2019)
as Self
Beyoncé: The Experience Live (2007)
as Self
Streets is Watching (1998)
as Jay-Z
Made in America (2013)
as Self
Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives (2015)
Actor
Paper Soldiers (2002)
as Jay-Z (Rapper in Studio)
Paragraphs I Manifest (—)
as Self
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Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology] (2005)
as Self (segment "Through the Wire")
Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert (2020)
as Self (archive footage)
Rihanna: Live at Hackney Weekend 2012 (2012)
as Self
Letter to the President (2005)
as Self
Beyoncé: I Am... World Tour (2010)
as Self
Mariah Carey: The Adventures of Mimi (2007)
as Self
The Love We Make (2011)
as Self
4:44 (2017)
as Self (archive footage)
Beef (2003)
as Self
R. Kelly: The R. in R&B - The Video Collection (2003)
as Jay Z (segment "Fiesta (Remix)")
BEYONCÉ (2014)
as Self
DJ SWB Volume 6 | This Is How We Do (2009)
as Self
Linkin Park: Road to Revolution - Live at Milton Keynes (2008)
as Self - Vocals (guest)
John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly (2014)
as Self
Biggie: The Life of Notorious B.I.G. (2017)
as Self
Jay-Z Live From Madison Square Garden: Answer The Call (2011)
as Self
Beyoncé: Year of 4 (2011)
as Self
DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70 (2009)
as Self (archive footage)
So So Def All-Star 20th Anniversary Concert (2013)
as Self
Beyoncé: Self-Titled (2013)
as Self
Hype Williams: The Videos Vol. 1 (2002)
Actor
Collision Course (2004)
as Self
Notorious B.I.G.: Bigger Than Life (2007)
as Self (archive footage)
Watch the Throne (2011)
as Self
Drake: Better Than Good Enough (2010)
as Self
DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd (2009)
as Self (archive footage)
Alicia Keys - Here in Times Square (2016)
as Self - Singer
Beyonce & Jay-Z - Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 (2018)
as Self
The Blackout - Fat Joe Vs Jay-Z At The Rucker (2003)
as Self
The Hustle of @617MikeBiv (2023)
as Self
On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-Z (2014)
as Self - Performer
Mariah Carey: #1's (1998)
as Self
Money, Power, Respect: Hip Hop Billion Dollar Industry (2012)
as Self
JAY-Z and Gayle King: Brooklyn's Own (2023)
Actor
Beyonce & Jay-Z: Power Love (2021)
as Self
The MC: Why We Do It (2005)
as Self
Hoodz: Big Beef (2007)
as Actor
Global Citizen Festival 2014 (2014)
as Self
Tidal X: Jaÿ-Z B-Sides Concert (2015)
as Self
Hydration (2020)
as Self
Bang Bang (2014)
as Jay-Z
J. Cole Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming (2016)
as Self
Beef IV (2007)
as Self
…Sings Musicals (2012)
as Self (archive footage)
RD20 (2016)
as Self
A History of The War on Drugs, from Prohibition to Gold Rush (2016)
as Narrator (voice)
Jay Z: Live at the Royal Albert Hall (2006)
as Self
On The Run II Tour: Beyoncé & JAY-Z (2018)
as Self
Jay-Z Live In Brooklyn (2012)
as Self
Yours And Mine (2014)
as Self
Jay-Z: Ultimate Hustle (2023)
as self
Kill Jay-Z (2017)
as Narrator
Kingdom Come (2006)
Actor