Shawn Corey Carter was born on, December 4, 1969 in, New York City, New York, USA.
Is part owner of the Nets basketball team.
Is good friends with Eminem. They have worked together three times since 2003.
Good friends with Rihanna. He is also her mentor.
Along with his wife, Beyoncé Knowles, is good friends with Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin.
Daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, was born on January 7, 2012 at Lennox Hill Hospital in New York City.
Named his daughter Blue after his series of albums The Blueprint.
He and Beyoncé Knowles are buying a house in Miami as well as in London, England.
In 2004, it was reported that he had amassed a fortune worth $286 million as founder of Roc-a-fella Entertainment.
Son-in-law of Mathew Knowles and Tina Knowles.
In 2006, came out of retirement to begin recording again. He left the presidency of DefJam and sold his remaining stake in Rocafella to found RocNation in 2008.
He is Untouchable J in State Property.