Jay Z, also known as Shawn Carter, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer.

He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with more than 100 million records sold worldwide. Jay Z began his career in the mid-1990s as a member of the rap group Roc-A-Fella Records, and released his debut album “Reasonable Doubt” in 1996.

Jay Z has since released a number of successful albums and has won a total of 22 Grammy Awards.

In addition to his music career, Jay Z has also ventured into business, and is the co-founder of the streaming service Tidal and the owner of the entertainment company Roc Nation.