Jay-Z’s early life was markedly different from the way the rapper lives now. He said violence and drugs were common during his adolescence. When he was just 12 years old, ...

Early life and education Jay-Z was born on Dec. 4, 1969. He was raised by his mother, Gloria Carter , after his father, Adnis ...

JAY-Z has three older siblings: ... “Looking back, I guess it was quite dysfunctional,” he told Oprah Winfrey of his early family life in a candid 2009 O Magazine interview.

In the interview, JAY-Z — born Shawn Corey Carter — talks with King about growing up in the Marcy Houses in Brooklyn, how some difficult experiences shaped his early life, and how music became ...

Jay-Z’s personal life is marked by high-profile relationships, family dynamics and legal issues. Marriage to Beyoncé (2008): This is one of the most celebrated unions in the entertainment industry.

Early life and education Jay Z (on left) with Teck at the MTV studios in New York for ‘Spankin New Music Week’ on DFX. 11/17/00 Photo: Scott Gries/ImageDirect – Credit: Photo Scott Gries ...