* Net worth: $1.4 billion
* Source of wealth: Music, business investments, real estate
* Known for: Rapper, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur
* Age: 53
* Born: Brooklyn, New York
Jay-Z is one of the most successful rappers in history, having sold over 100 million records worldwide. He has also had a successful business career, with investments in companies such as Uber, Square, and Tidal. In 2019, he became the first hip-hop artist to become a billionaire.