Jay-Z
Brooklyn rapper turned billionaire mogul widely regarded as one of the greatest MCs ever, with a catalog spanning three decades that redefined the business of hip-hop.
Pantheon Standing
| List Name | Rank | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Top 100 Hip Hop Artists of All Time | #1 | 97.0 |
The Cultural Record
Discography
Brooklyn rapper turned billionaire mogul widely regarded as one of the greatest MCs ever, with a catalog spanning three decades that redefined the business of hip-hop
Awards & Recognition
24 Grammy Awards
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co-founder Roc-A-Fella Records
Tidal
Armand de Brignac
Rank History
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