How old was Jay Z when he became famous?

Shawn "Jay-Z" Corey Carter was born on December 4, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York. He became famous in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a rapper and co-founder of the record label Roc-A-Fella Records. His 1996 debut album, "Reasonable Doubt," was a critical and commercial success and established him as one of the leading figures in hip hop. So, he was in his early 20s when he became famous.