Jay Z was born on the 4th of December 1969, in bedford stuyvesand, Brooklyn, New york, U.S. Jay Z is represented in the media world as this "rap" icon, although he is also a businessman. He has sold approximately 40 million albums worldwide, and also recieved 10 grammy awards for his musical work and attributes. With Jay Z being so popular, the magazines use him a lot on the front of their magazines, this is to help produce their magazine brand. His music is mainly aimed at the age range of around 16 year olds up to 35 years olds; also his music is mainly aimed at males. Jay Z isn't owned by a record company, as he is the founder of Roc Nation which consumes of many other artists, he is also former CEO of Def Jam Recordings, and he is one of three founders of Roc-A-Fella Records. He is often seen wearing buisness like clothes, gangsta like clothes, and he also wears all black clothing a lot of the time. His genres of music is hip hop, Jay Z as also did music soundtrackes for films, e.g. the 2007 film "American Gangster". Jay Z also is a part owner of NBA's New Jersey Nets and owns The 40/40 club, and he has his own clothing wear which is rocwear.