Jay-Z
Date of birth: 1969-12-04
Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Shawn Carter, Shawn Corey Carter, Shawn 'Jay-Z'Carter
Biography
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as 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".
Movie Credits
Paper Soldiers
2002-06-01
Paper Soldiers follows an overeager burglar named Shawn through the ups and downs of his short, stre
State Property
2002-01-18
A Philadelphia gang member becomes a drug kingpin and starts a feud with vicious rivals in his quest
Streets is Watching
1998-05-12
Hip-hop artist Jay-Z tells a story about life in the streets, combining a narrative structure and mu
Live 8
2005-11-07
On 2 July 2005 an estimated 3 billion people came together in the fight against extreme poverty. LIV
Watch the Throne
2011-09-25
A 10-minute long mini documentary showing the Watch the Throne sessions. Contains snippets of songs
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
2022-09-23
Celebrated author and Nation magazine sports editor Dave Zirin tackles the myth that the NFL was som
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021-11-20
Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induc
4:44
2017-07-06
Centers on two performances; in the first, dancers Storyboard P and Okwui Okpokwasili twist and twin
Hype Williams: The Videos Vol. 1
2002-01-01
Hype's acclaim for skillfully imaginative visually intoxicating music videos, The Videos Vol. 1, fea
You're Watching Video Music Box
2021-12-03
The untold story of the world’s longest running video show, Video Music Box. A hip hop mainstay sinc
Beef IV
2007-09-18
Beef IV is the fourth installment of the Beef series. It is a documentary about Hip hop rivalries an
Beyoncé: I Am... World Tour
2010-11-30
108 shows, 78 cities, 32 countries, 6 continents, 1.1 million fans. Beyoncé’s I Am... World Tour cap
JAY-Z: Fade to Black
2004-11-05
An intimate look at hip-hop artist Shawn Carter, Jay-Z, revealing the multiple Grammy Award winning
Jay-Z Live From Madison Square Garden: Answer The Call
2011-09-19
Hip-hop superstar Jay-Z in concert with star guests from Madison Sqaure Garden, New York City on the
DJ SWB Volume 6 | This Is How We Do
2009-02-09
DJ SWB is back at it again with his crazyyyy video mixes, and this time YUNG JOC and LUPE FIASCO len
DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
2009-07-06
DJ Juice is making his dope DVD blend again and this time its time for volume 70!! So just lay back
DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd
2009-03-19
DJ Cinema is mixing up blends with artists like Biggie, Nas, Jay-Z, AZ, Rick Ross, Fabolous, 50 Cent
Rihanna: Live at Hackney Weekend 2012
2012-06-24
Ever since her arrival on planet pop at the age of 16, Rihanna has used her dazzling star power to c
Backstage
2000-09-08
If you ever wanted to know what really goes on backstage, this is the definitive inside look - uncut
Jay-Z Live In Brooklyn
2012-10-11
It’s been a long time since the rapper-turned-mogul played an intimate show. But he managed to do ju
Hoodz: Big Beef
2007-10-02
This DVD features all of hip-hop's beefs that have spilled over into the streets. It is a series of
The Hustle of @617MikeBiv
2023-08-24
The Hustle of @617MikeBiv details the life of Michael L. Bivins. A kid from Roxbury's Orchard Park P
Made in America
2013-10-11
Hip-hop artist Jay-Z organizes the "Budweiser Made In America" music festival.
On The Run II Tour: Beyoncé & JAY-Z
2018-12-12
Beyoncé and Jay Z perform live during their 2019 "On the Run II Tour."
Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé
2023-12-01
Accentuates the journey of Renaissance World Tour, from its inception, to the opening in Stockholm,
Beyoncé: Self-Titled
2013-12-13
"Self-Titled" is a documentary comprised of several parts that give a glimpse into BEYONCÉ, The Visu
The MC: Why We Do It
2005-02-01
"The MC: Why We Do It" takes a look inside the world of Hip Hop and MCs to explore the issues and co
The Blackout - Fat Joe Vs Jay-Z At The Rucker
2003-08-01
If you’re a fan of basketball, or if you’re from New York City, you have heard about Rucker Park, th
Jay-Z: Ultimate Hustle
2023-08-12
It was hardly predictable when the boy from the Brooklyn projects became the world's first billionai
JAY-Z and Gayle King: Brooklyn's Own
2023-11-14
The rapper discusses his life, his music, his work in criminal justice, his business acumen and his
On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-Z
2014-09-20
Beyoncé and Jay Z perform live in Paris at Stade de France during their 2014 "On the Run Tour."
The Love We Make
2011-09-10
"The Love We Make", a film directed by Albert Maysles ("Gimme Shelter") and Bradley Kaplan, follows
Mariah Carey's Homecoming Special
1999-12-14
Mariah Carey performs at her old high school on Long Island, featuring special guests 98 Degrees, Ja
Beyonce & Jay-Z: Power Love
2021-12-01
A merger of megastar music. Discover the story of multi-genre performer and fashion promoter, Beyonc
John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly
2014-04-06
John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly chronicles the musical evolution of one of the most influential solo ar
Yours And Mine
2014-12-12
A retrospective short film celebrating the one-year anniversary of the self-titled visual album, BEY
Tidal X: Jaÿ-Z B-Sides Concert
2015-05-17
Jay-Z B-Sides Concert Sponsored by Tidal Performed at New York's Terminal 5 a setlist stocked with n
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2022-11-19
The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022
Global Citizen Festival 2014
2014-09-27
…Sings Musicals
2012-01-15
BBC archive performances from musicals, including Ella Fitzgerald singing Mack the Knife, Captain Se
Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives
2015-10-01
Exploring the social impact of what The Source Magazine in 1998 voted, "The Best Hip Hop Radio Show
Mariah Carey: The Adventures of Mimi
2007-12-04
Mariah Carey, the top-selling female artist of all time with sales of over 160 million units worldwi
Jay Z: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
2006-11-21
The Jay Z Royal Albert Hall concert marks the first time that a hip hop act has headlined at the 135
J. Cole Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming
2016-01-09
Part concert film, part backstage pass, the special tells his compelling life story through Cole’s o
TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy
2024-04-28
A series of lawsuits and allegations have legendary rap mogul P. Diddy on the ropes. TMZ has the tro
Picasso Baby
2013-08-02
Jay Z performs Picasso Baby at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC.
Lemonade
2016-04-23
The second "visual album" (a collection of short films) by Beyoncé, this time around she takes a pie
Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream
2013-06-10
Life Is But a Dream is a HBO documentary about the life of US singer Beyoncé Knowles during the year
Piece by Piece
2024-10-10
A unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultur
RD20
2016-06-25
The documentary tracks the making of Reasonable Doubt, Hova's rise to stardom, and the legacy of the
American Rap Stars
2002-01-01
American Rap Stars centers on Omar Sharrif (director/host) as we follow him through the world of Hip
A History of The War on Drugs, from Prohibition to Gold Rush
2016-09-15
Why are white men poised to get rich doing the same thing African-Americans have been going to priso
Money, Power, Respect: Hip Hop Billion Dollar Industry
2012-11-24
Who of the icons Jay-Z, Diddy, 50 Cent and Dr. Dre becomes the first dollar billionaire?
So So Def All-Star 20th Anniversary Concert
2013-02-23
Jermaine Dupri's longtime friends, collaborators and So So Def Recordings' alumni celebrate the labe
Biggie: The Life of Notorious B.I.G.
2017-09-04
The first authorized biography of Christopher Wallace, allowing Christopher to narrate his own life
Mariah Carey: #1's
1998-11-12
1's is Mariah Carey's sixth DVD/video release. It contains 14 of Mariah' s #1 hits such as Heartbrea
The Concert for New York City
2001-10-20
The Concert for New York City (2001) captures the star-studded benefit held at Madison Square Garden
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Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]
2005-03-22
A collection of music videos and behind the scenes footage released to promote Kanye West's upcoming
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
2004-04-02
The film documents the development of hip hop culture since its inception in the 1970s. With intervi
Notorious B.I.G.: Bigger Than Life
2007-05-16
The greatest rapper to ever pick up a mic - with his velvety flow and unparalleled rhyme style he ca
Beef
2003-08-03
A documentary on the evolution of MC battles from verbal one-upmanship to street warfare.
HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé
2019-04-16
This intimate, in-depth look at Beyoncé's celebrated 2018 Coachella performance reveals the emotiona
Quincy
2018-09-09
An intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones. A unique force in music and popular culture for
R. Kelly: The R. in R&B - The Video Collection
2003-10-21
This DVD/CD combination package features all of R. Kelly's biggest music videos from the first 10 ye
Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift
2019-09-06
Beyoncé takes viewers on a journey through Africa with an hour-long documentary special, an intimate
Classic Albums: Jay-Z - Reasonable Doubt
2007-01-01
Reasonable Doubt is the debut album of American rapper Jay-Z, released June 25, 1996 on Roc-A-Fella
BEYONCÉ
2014-06-13
Developed as a "visual album", Beyoncé's songs are accompanied by non-linear short films that illust
Beyoncé: Year of 4
2011-07-01
"Beyoncé: Year of 4" documents the year-long personal and artistic journey that inspired Beyoncé's f
Beyoncé: The Experience Live
2007-11-16
"The Beyoncé Experience Live" is a show by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles. It was shot in Stapl
B'Day Anthology Video Album
2007-04-03
B'Day Anthology Video Album is the first video album by American recording artist Beyoncé. It featur
Music Videos That Defined the 00’s
2019-07-31
Rihanna 777 Documentary... 7Countries7Days7Shows
2013-05-06
Gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at Rihanna's unprecedented globetrotting concert tour that hi
Letter to the President
2005-03-29
Feature documentary that showcases the close-knit ties between the Hip Hop Music community and Ameri
Through the Fire
2005-01-01
"Through the Fire" chronicles the journey of Coney Island basketball star, Sebastian Telfair, from f
Beyonce & Jay-Z - Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100
2018-12-02
The night's most anticipated appearance came from Beyoncé and Jay-Z, who brought their On the Run II
Black Is King
2020-07-30
This visual album from Beyoncé reimagines the lessons of "The Lion King" (2019) for today's young ki
Alicia Keys - Here in Times Square
2016-11-03
Here in Times Square is a concert television special featuring American singer-songwriter Alicia Key
Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert
2020-04-10
The Coachella concert series is examined through the lens of rare footage, interviews, and performan
Collision Course
2004-11-30
Collision Course is a CD/DVD set released on November 30, 2004 by rapper, Jay-Z and rock band Linkin
Bang Bang
2014-09-15
Linkin Park: Road to Revolution - Live at Milton Keynes
2008-06-29
'Road to Revolution - Live at Milton Keynes' was recorded during the Linkin Park's annual Projekt Re
Jay-Z: MTV Unplugged
2001-12-08
H to the Izzo, V to the Izza. That's right, "H.O.V.A." is descending onto the Unplugged scene, and t
Kingdom Come
2006-11-21
Kingdom Come is a video included in the ninth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z. It was released
Paragraphs I Manifest
Upcoming documentary by Big Daddy Kane.
Hydration
2020-04-15
Taking audiences backstage and behind the scenes of Pharrell's ground-breaking Something in the Wate
Bam
2017-07-20
Musicians Jay-Z and Damien Marley discuss their upbringing and how it influences their music.
Kill Jay-Z
2017-07-27
Jay-Z reflects on his decisions and mistakes and how they have affected his relationships.
Moonlight
2017-08-10
A look at an all-Black cast reboot of the TV show "Friends".
Family Feud
2018-01-04
Jay-Z aims to unite the new and older generations of rap fans, while also reflecting on his own infi
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025-01-27
Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos
Death of a Dynasty
2003-05-07
A story which centers around Dave Katz, a journalist at a hip-hop magazine who is sent on assignment
Drake: Better Than Good Enough
2010-06-23
Drake: Better Than Good Enough gives fans a rare glimpse into the life of a rising hip-hop star as h