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Kansas City Chiefs v Los Angeles Rams
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Rapper Jay-Z attends the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 19, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
City of Hope Spirit Of Life Gala 2018 – Inside
ShareSANTA MONICA, CA - OCTOBER 11: Tiffany Haddish (L) and Jay-Z attend the City of Hope Spirit of Life Gala 2018 at Barker Hangar on October 11, 2018 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for City of Hope)
Oprah Winfrey Visits Australia – Day 7
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: In this handout image provided by Harpo Productions Inc., Jay-Z and Oprah Winfrey applauses during the first taping of the "Oprah Winfrey Show" at the Sydney Opera House on December 14, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. 12,000 audience members were selected from 350,000 applicants to participate in two tapings of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" at the Sydney Opera House. Oprah descended on Australia last week with 302 super fans from the US, Canada and Jamaica to produce four shows for the 25th and final season of the program. The shows will air in the US and Australia in January 2011.(Photo by George Burns/Harpo Productions Inc. via Getty Images)
Oprah Winfrey Visits Australia – Day 7
ShareSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: In this handout image provided by Harpo Productions Inc., American rapper Jay-Z and Polly Dunning speak to the students of Canterbury Boys High on December 14, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Polly wrote a letter to Oprah asking Jay-Z to pay a visit to the school in Sydney's South West. Oprah descended on Australia last week with 302 super fans from the US, Canada and Jamaica to produce four shows for the 25th and final season of the program. The shows will air in the US and Australia in January 2011.(Photo by James Morgan/Harpo Productions Inc. via Getty Images)
“Fela!” Broadway Opening Night – After Party
ShareNEW YORK - NOVEMBER 23: Jay-Z attends the opening night party for "Fela!" on Broadway at Gotham Hall on November 23, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Cory Schwartz/Getty Images)
Chicago Bears v Dallas Cowboys
ShareIRVING, TX - NOVEMBER 25: Hip hop artist Jay-Z walk on the sidelines during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Chicago Bears on November 25, 2004 at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Jay-Z Gives Out Presents In Old Neighborhood
ShareNEW YORK - DECEMBER 25: Jay-Z gives Christmas gifts to children in his old neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant on December 25, 2005 in the Brooklyn borough of New York. (Photo by Scott Wintrow/Getty Images)
GQ Magazine 2006 Men Of The Year Dinner – Arrivals
ShareWEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 29: Rapper/Def Jam president Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter arrives at the GQ magazine 2006 Men of the Year dinner celebrating the 11th Annual Men of the Year issue at the Sunset Tower Hotel on November 29, 2006 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for GQ)
GQ Magazine 2006 Men Of The Year Dinner – Arrivals
ShareWEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 29: Rapper/Def Jam president Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter arrives at the GQ magazine 2006 Men of the Year dinner celebrating the 11th Annual Men of the Year issue at the Sunset Tower Hotel on November 29, 2006 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for GQ)
Promote The Vote Block Party
SharePHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 3: (L-R) Record executive Kevin Liles, rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, singer Mary J. Blige and rapper Jay-Z are seen at a "Promote The Vote Block Party" in support of Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) November 3, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Campaign for Change staged the event one day before the U.S. presidential election between Obama and Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain (R-AZ). (Photo Jeff Fusco/Getty Images)
“Cadillac Records” New York Premiere – Arrivals
ShareNEW YORK - DECEMBER 01: Jay Z attends the premiere of "Cadillac Records" at the AMC Loews 19th Street theatre on December 1, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
Chicago Bears v Dallas Cowboys
ShareIRVING, TX - NOVEMBER 25: Rapper Jay-Z gives a peace sign during halftime between the Chicago Bears and the Dallas Cowboys on November 25, 2004 at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
2012 Sports Illustrated Sportsman Of The Year Award Presentation – Inside
ShareNEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 05: Mike Krzyzewski, Lebron James, and Jay-Z attend the 2012 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year award presentation at Espace on December 5, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
2012 Sports Illustrated Sportsman Of The Year Award Presentation – Inside
ShareNEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 05: (L-R) Jay-Z, Beyonce, 2012 Sportsman of the Year LeBron James and Savannah Brinson attend the 2012 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year award presentation at Espace on December 5, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
Atlanta Hawks v Miami Heat
ShareMIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 10: Jay Z watches a game between the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks at American Airlines Arena on December 10, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Justin Timberlake In Concert – Brooklyn, NY
ShareNEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 14: Jay-Z (L) and musician Justin Timberlake perform on stage at Barclays Center on December 14, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for M2M Construction)
Justin Timberlake In Concert – Brooklyn, NY
ShareNEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 14: Jay-Z (L) and musician Justin Timberlake perform on stage at Barclays Center on December 14, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for M2M Construction)
Source Hip Hop Music Awards 2000
ShareJay-Z performed at 'The Source Hip-Hop Music Awards 2000' at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, Ca. 8/22/00.
Launch Party for sprite.com
ShareJay Z performing during the launch party for Sprite.com at the Roseland Ballroom in New York. (11/9/00) Photo: Scott Gries/ImageDirect
2000 Radio Music Awards
ShareRap artists Nelly and Jay-Z pose backstage after the 2000 Radio Music Awards at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas, 11/04/00. (Photo by Kevin Winter/ABC/ImageDirect)
2000 Radio Music Awards
ShareActress Tara Reid and rap artist Jay-Z pose backstage at the 2000 Radio Music Awards at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas, 11/04/00. (Photo by Kevin Winter/ABC/ImageDirect)
MTV Spankin New Music Week 2000
ShareJay 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
2001 Radio Music Awards
Share396462 35: Rapper Jay-Z attends the 2001 Radio Music Awards at the Aladdin Resort and Casino October 26, 2001 in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jason Kirk/Getty Images)
PARTY FOR JETER DRAWS BIG NAMES
Share372439 01: Rap artist Jay-Z attends New York Yankees shortstop, Derek Jeter's 26th birthday party, July 8, 2000 at Club ONE51 in New York City. (Photo by George De Sota/Liaison)
Tidal Launch Event NYC #TIDALforALL
ShareNEW YORK, NY - MARCH 30: Kanye West (L) and JAY-Z onstage at the Tidal launch event #TIDALforALL at Skylight at Moynihan Station on March 30, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Roc Nation)
2017 Roc Nation Pre-Grammy Brunch
ShareJaden Smith and Jay-Z (Photo by Ari Perilstein/Getty Images for Roc Nation)
Clive Davis and Recording Academy Pre-GRAMMY Gala – Show
ShareNEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 27: Honoree Jay-Z accepts the President's Merit Award onstage during the Clive Davis and Recording Academy Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Jay-Z on January 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for NARAS)
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ShareLAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 21: Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z look on before Miguel Cotto takes on Canelo Alvarez in their middleweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on November 21, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images)
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ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Hip Hop Artist Jay-Z and singer Beyonce during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
The 40/40 Club 10 Year Anniversary Party
ShareNEW YORK, NY - JUNE 17: Jay-Z attends The 40/40 Club 10 Year Anniversary Party at 40 / 40 Club on June 17, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)
