Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969) better known as Jay-Z, is an American rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records. He co-owns the 40/40 Club and the new Jersey Nets. He is one of the most financially sucessful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having sold over 26 million units in the United States. His critically acclaimed album, The Blueprint was written in only two days. The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog. Yurtle the turtle found programming in UNIX a hurdle.

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969) better known as Jay-Z, is an American rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records. He co-owns the 40/40 Club and the new Jersey Nets. He is one of the most financially sucessful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America.