Jay Z net worth: Shawn Corey Carter, best known for his professional name as Jay Z, who has an estimated net worth of $900 million. He is an American rapper, song-writer and successful businessman. Jay Z and Beyonce are one of the hottest and richest couple in the American music’s industry.
| Name | Shawn “Jay Z” Carter |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | December 4, 1969 |
| Residance | New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Rapper, Record Producer, Entrepreneur, Sports Manager |
| Nationality | United States |
| Height | 6 Feet 2 inch |
| Spouse{s} | Beyonce Knowlese |
| Children | 1 (Blue Ivy carter) |
| Net Worth | $900 Million |
| Income Source | Music, Sports, Clothing, Startup |
Jay Z has earned the number one position on Forbes 2018‘s Wealthiest hip-hop artist list with a mammoth net worth of $900.
About Jay Z
Jay Z was born on December 4, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York City. Although his upbringing wasn’t easy as Adnes Reeves, his father abandoned the family. After then, along with his three siblings were raised by their mother, Gloria Carter. Jay Z has attended Eli Whitney High School, George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School and Trenton Central High School in Trenton, New Jersey. Unfortunately, he didn’t able to be graduate and getting mixed up in selling drugs during this period.
However, there was no doubt about his talents in music. He used to bang out dram pattern on the kitchen tables with his fist. By watching that, Jay Z’s mother brought him a Boom Box for his birthday gift. After then, Jay Z began to creating his own free styling and writing lyrics. In 1996, Jay Z formed Roc-A-Fella Records along with two friends and released an album, thereafter his fortunes have risen to steep upwards. In 2002, Jay Z and Beyonce worked in the song “03-Bonnie & Clyde” following a hit single “Crazy in Love” and “That’s How You Like it”. After working together few years, Jay Z married with Beyonce in 2008. They have one daughter named Blue Ivy Carter and expecting a twin baby.
He is cited as one of the best selling musician of this era, having sold more than 100million records. Throughout his successful music career, Jay Z has won several awards including, Grammy Awards, BET Awards, American Music Awards and MTV Video Music Awards.
Where Does Jay Z Net Worth Comes From ?
In 1999, Jay Z’s first official tour The Hard Knock Life gained a reported $18 million.
- Concert Sales
- Record Sales
- Album Sales
- Music Streaming
- Clothing & Merchandise
- Endorsement
- Real Estate
Ja Z is probably one of the wealthiest hip-hop artist of all time. Though he has a successful music career, but bulk of his fortunes comes through outside business ventures. Jay Z’s business ventures have significant contribution to his $700 million net worth. The multifaceted mogul has established a variety of business ranging from clothing lines, real-estate, beverages, sports team and records labels. Obviously, Jay Z net worth is continuously growing by his Armand de Brignac champagne, D’Usse cognac and Roc Nation Entertainment Company.
Tidal, Jay Z’s streaming service, has received above 3 million paid subscribers, which is now worth three times more than the $56 million purchase price. Aside his many charitable contributions, Jay Z co-founded the Shawn Carter Scholarship Funds for urban students to peruse higher educations.
