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Jay-Z
Everything you wanted to know about Jay-Z
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Like the Fantasy Music League? You'll love the Fantasy Film League! | ![]() MUSIC Over 17 million albums sold.... Reasonable Doubt | 6/96 | 1xPlatinum Vol 1. In My Lifetime | 11/97 | 1xPlatinum Vol. 2 Hard Knock Life | 9/98 | 5xPlatinum Vol. 3 Life and Times of S. Carter | 12/99 | 3xPlatinum Dynasty Roc La Familia 2000 | 10/00 | 2xPlatinum Blueprint | 9/01 | 2xPlatinum MTV Unplugged | 12/01 | Gold Best OF Both Worlds | 3/02 | Platinum Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse | 11/02 | 3x Platinum BUSINESSES Roc-A-Fella Records The multi-million dollar, multi platinum empire built by Jay-Z, Damon Dash and Kareem "Biggs" Burke. Roc-A-Fella Films Have released films such as "Streets is Watching", "Backstage" and "State Property". Three feature films (Paid in Full, Paper Soldiers and Death of a Dynasty) will hit theaters soon. Rocawear Established in 1999, Rocawear grossed $150 million in 2001 and is expected to gross $250 million in 2002. Distributed throughout Europe, Japan, Canada and the US. The line carries mens, womens, girls, boys, big and tall, lounge wear, hats and belts. Armadale Premium two grain, triple distilled Scottish vodka distributed by Roc-a-fella in the US. 40/40 Club Elite sports bar in New York City. ENDORSEMENTS Reebok S.Carter shoe collection- The S.Carter marks the 1st time a non-athlete has ever had a signature shoe. PHILANTHROPIC Team Roc Charitable organization founded by Damon Dash in order to benefit the underprivlidged children of New York City. Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund Pays for the college tuition of Marcy area high school students who meet the criteria. Annual Jay-Z Santa Claus Toy Drive Each year he supplies thousands of dollars in toys for the children of Marcy in Brooklyn. GRAMMY AWARDS 2001 Best Rap Album - "Vol.3.. Life And Times of S. Carter Best Rap Performance by Duo or Group - "Big Pimpin" 2002 Nominated Best Rap Album - "The Blueprint" Best Rap Solo Performance - "IZZO (HOVA)" Best Rap Performance Duo/Group - "Change the Game" (with Beanie Sigel and Memphis Bleek) SOURCE AWARDS 1999 Lyricist Of The Year, Solo 2001 Best Hip Hop Artist, Solo BET AWARDS 2001 Best Male Hip Hop Artist SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2001 Sammy Davis Jr. Entertainer Of The Year 2002 Album Of The Year "The Blueprint" AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 2000 Nominated Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Artist BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS 1999 Rap Artist Of The Year MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS 1999 Best Rap Video- "Can I Get A..." 1999 Best Video From A Film- "Can I Get A..." Viewer's Choice- "Can I Get A..." TV SPECIALS Unplugged Blueprint - December 2001 Only Hip Hop artist to release an all UNPLUGGED CD 1st artist to be featured on BET's "Blueprint" Showtime presents... Jay-Z LIVE - February 22, 2003 on SHOWTIME; live from Memphis, TN preceding the Tyson vs. Etienne fight. This marked the first time a hip-hop artist has ever had a full-length concert broadcast live on television. TOURS Hard Knock Life Tour Headlined most successful hip hop tour to date. Sold out in 52 cities. The Blueprint Lounge Tour(2001) Sold out Sprite Liquid Mix Tour(2002) Headliner for acts such as 311 and Hoobastank Rock The Mic Tour (summer 2003) Co-headlining the hottest tour of the summer with 50 Cent. --- from the official Jay-Z website |