JAY-Z
Since 1996, 21-time GRAMMY award-winner, Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter has been a dominant force in popular culture. With multiple businesses and accolades across the various entertainment and lifestyle industries. Among his achievements, Carter has served as President of Def Jam Recordings, launched the successful "Made In America” festival, acquired luxury spirits brand Armand De Brignac and maintains his role as majority owner in the 40/40 sports clubs. In 2013, Carter launched Roc Nation Sports, whose roster includes three-time NBA scoring champion and Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant and MLB All-Star Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano. Carter became co-owner in global streaming service, TIDAL, in 2015. In 2017, Carter became the first Hip-Hop artist to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. In 2018, Time: The Kalief Browder Story, executive produced by Carter, won a Peabody Award.
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