Difficult takes a day, Impossible takes a week

-Jay Z

Venkatesh SatheeskumarACT 6TH

September 30th, 2013

Birth and Family: Shawn “Jay Z” Carter

• Jay Z was born on December 4th, 1969• Jay Z is married to Beyoncé Knowles• He has one child Blue Ivy Carter

Early Life

• Shawn Carter is originally from Marcy Houses• He was raised by Gloria Carter, after his dad abandoned his

family• During his teenage years, he had a bad relationship with the

law

Education

• George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School, the school where Jay Z went to

Personal Qualities

• Entrepreneur • Good Singer• Father• Donates money

Entrepreneur

• NBA 2K13• Rocawear• Roc Nation

I think the definition of entrepreneur is a good businessman.

Major Accomplishments

• Producer of 2K13• Rocawear Brand founded by him• Named one of the 100 Most Influential• Produced more than 20 songs

Interesting Facts

• Married to Beyoncé• Worth $320 million• Real name is Shawn Carter• founder of Roc Nation

Role Model

I think Jay Z is a good singer and entrepreneur. Some of the things he did were bad choices, but he is a good role model. I always turn on the radio wanting to listen to his songs.

References

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay-Z• http://

upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ed/ Roc_Nation_Logo.png

• http://hiphop-n-more.com/2013/08/jay-z-jts-holy-grail-goes-platinum/