Jay-Z is probably a guy that needs no introduction. He’s regarded as one of the greatest rappers in history. He’s also no stranger to business (his net worth may surprise you), oh, and he is married to one of the most beautiful and successful women in the world; Beyonce.
If you’re looking to learn more about Jay-Z, then you’re in the right place! We’ll tell you his height, weight, and age. We’ll also let you know just how much he is worth and, trust us, the answer is probably going to surprise you!
Who Is Jay-Z?
Considering he is now the most successful rapper in history, his career got off to a shaky start. While Jay-Z recorded a few backing vocals on some great tunes back in the 1980s, no record label wanted to take a chance on him. They didn’t believe he had the ‘wow factor’ and wouldn’t make a career out of it. Oh, how wrong they were.
Of course, if you know Jay-Z, then you’d know that he is a fantastic entrepreneur. He wasn’t going to take no for an answer, so in 1995, he started up his own record label and, yes, it was incredibly successful. This led to a contract with Def Jam, and the world of rap changed forever.
Since then, Jay-Z has been pumping out hit album after hit album. Along the way, he’s been giving other rappers a start in the business (Kanye West and Rhianna being the most notable), while also investing in various businesses, including Roc Nation – his own talent agency.
How Tall is Jay-Z?
Jay-Z is fairly tall. He comes in at 6-foot, 1” (1.88m). This makes him above average height for a male, although he doesn’t really stand out in the rap game. Many of his fellow top rappers are roughly the same height.
He is taller than his wife, though. Beyonce clocks in at 5-foot, 7”. She is taller than the average woman, but she still looks incredibly short when standing next to Jay-Z.
How Old is Jay-Z?
As of August 2023, Jay-Z is 53 years old. He was born on December 4th, 1969. So, by the end of 2023, he will be 54 years old. Considering what he has managed to achieve in both the music and business world, this is very young. In fact, we figured that Jay-Z would be much older than this!
How Much Does Jay-Z Weigh?
Jay-Z doesn’t talk about his weight all that much. He is said to weigh 183 lbs (73kg), so the average weight for his height. His weight hasn’t changed all that much during his career.
How Much is Jay-Z Worth?
This is where you’ll likely be shocked. Jay-Z is said to be worth a whopping $2.5-billion. This makes him the richest musician in the world. Although, most of his cash doesn’t come from music. It comes from product endorsements and various business ventures.
Jay-Z founded the streetwear brand, Rocawear. He sold the rights to the brand for a rather cool quarter of a billion. He still maintains a stake in the business, so he is still profiting from Rocawear, even though he is no longer actively involved in its running.
He also owns the Armand de Brignac champagne brand, as well as minor investments in a few other alcoholic beverages. He is supposedly fantastic at alcohol branding and many of the ad campaigns you’ve seen for beers like Budweiser may have had Jay-Z working on them.
On top of that, he owns a stake in the music streaming series, Tidal. He has a record label, has had several sports teams under his ownership, owned major websites, and even owns nightclubs. He also invests in several other businesses.
The truth is that music is very much a side gig for Jay-Z nowadays, albeit one that he is incredibly good at. Almost all of his income comes from being an entrepreneur.
Fun Facts About Jay-Z
- Jay-Z has ‘retired’ from rapping several times. The Black Album was supposed to be the final album he would record. Turns out that it wasn’t. He couldn’t stay away from the rap game for long. While he doesn’t perform anywhere near as much as he used to, he is still an active recording artist and his gigs sell out almost instantly.
- He was the very first rapper to headline the world-famous British music festival, Glastonbury.
- He is one of only a few rappers to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- With 22 Grammy Awards to his name (plus a whole host of other awards), he is one of the most well-regarded rappers in history.
- He was born Shawn Corey Carter. During the early part of his rap career, he was mentored by Jay-O. While he hasn’t explicitly said it, it is likely that the name Jay-Z is a tribute to his mentor.
- Jay-Z sings a lot about growing up in a rough area, and that he did. He grew up in Brooklyn. While there, Jay-Z was shot several times, and claims to have worked as a drug dealer. In fact, he carried out shootings too. He, apparently, shot his own brother when he was just 12 years old (no charges were ever pressed).
- He loves to give back to the community. Jay-Z contributes to multiple charities, including his own ‘The Shawn Carter Foundation’ where he pumps millions of dollars into disadvantaged communities, including the areas where he grew up.
- He claims that his early music life was inspired by Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson. When his career took off, he managed to collaborate with Michael Jackson on one of his tracks.
- He almost died several times from gunshot wounds, and he counts himself lucky to be here.
- He has a great memory. So much so that he rarely needed to write down his rap lyrics before laying down a sick track.
Final Thoughts
Jay-Z is one of the most successful artists in history, accumulating a net worth of $ 2.5 billion. Not too bad for somebody that no record label wanted to take on. Since he is only 53 years old, it is likely that his net worth will continue to grow too. Beyond this, he doesn’t talk much about his key vitals, although he’s said to weigh 183 lbs and is 6-foot, 1” tall.
