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Summary: Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York), is an American rapper and former president and CEO of Def Jam and Roc-A-Fella Records. He is more commonly known as Jay-Z or by a variety of stage names including S. Carter, Jigga, Hova, Hov, and Young Hov. He is regarded as one of the most prolific and successful American rappers of the mid- 90s and early 20 00s and is known for his use of metaphors, freestyling abilities, word play, flow, and blending of street and popular hip hop.
Similar Artists: Nas, R. Kelly and Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel, Kanye West, Notorious B.I.G.
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