Leah Adams- Jay Z

Outline

  • Introduction
  • Jay Z is one of the most influential figures in society. From music to humanitarian works, Jay Z is the epitome of progress in the black struggle.
  • Early Life
  • Birth
  • Original name Shawn Corey Carter, Jay Z was born December 4, 1970 in Brooklyn, New York
  • Pivotal experiences
  • Father abandoned the family
  • Attended 3 different schools but did not graduate
  • Sold crack cocaine
  • Shot 3 times
  • Influences and/or problems
  • Greatest influence
  • Marvin Gaye
  • Donny Hathaway
  • Important Decisions
  • Changed stage name multiple times
  • Retired as performer
  • Problems?
  • No label would give him a record deal, Jay Z sold CDs out of his car
  • Criminal charges
  • Aims to solve problem?
  • Created his own record label: Roc-A-Fella.
  • Pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor
  • Career Highlights
  • Important events:
  • Accomplishments/Awards
  • 68 Awards Won
  • 3 American Music Awards
  • 2 Billboard Music Awards
  • 21 Grammy Awards
  • 7 BET Awards
  • 8 MTV Video Music Awards
  • Notable Works
  • Blueprint 3
  • Magna Carta Holy Grail
  • 4:44 in response to Beyoncé’s Lemonade
  • Politics and Philanthropy
  • Shawn Carter Foundation
  • $1 million to American Red Cross
  • Supported Obama campaign and increased voter participation
  • Business ventures
  • Film production company
  • Clothing line
  • Investments in NBA
  • Later Life
  • Marriage:
  • Beyoncé (Queen Bey)
  • Married 2008
  • American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress
  • Children:
  • Blue Ivy Carter
  • Twins
  • Rumi Carter
  • Sir Carter
  • Interesting facts
  • President of DefJam (2004)
  • Forbes ranked Jay-Z and Beyoncé as Hollywood’s top earning couple
  • Conclusion
  • Jay Z has managed to thrive despite the odds
  • He has shaped the hip-hop world
  • Promotes change in society regarding race, political obstacles and financial freedom

 

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