The legendary rapper Jay Z (Shawn Corey Carter) was born in December 4, 1969.
Interestingly the multi-source income and business mogul develop his passion for music at a very tender age which makes his career as an artist span nearly 30 years in the music industry.
He is tagged the most successful and greatest rapper of all time among others topping the chart.
Billboard and Vibe combined the releasing of a list in other to honor Hip hop’s 50th anniversary.
Here is a comprehensive list of the Top 10 artists topping the chart along with their short bio and Nationality
- 1. Jay z – Shawn Corey Carter(Born December 4, 1969) is an artist, business mogul, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.
- 2. Kendrick Lamar – Kendrick Lamar Duckworth(born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper and songwriter.
- 3. Nas– Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones (born September 14, 1996) is an American rapper.
- 4. Tu pac– Amaru Shakur (born June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996) was an American rapper.
- 5. Eminem – Marshall Bruce Mathers III ( born October 17, 1972) is an American rapper and record producer.
- 6. The notorious B.I.G – Christopher George Latore Wallace (born May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997) was an American rapper.
- 7. Lil Wayne – Dwayne Micheal Cartel Jr. (born September 27, 1982) is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter.
- 8. Drake -Aubrey Drake Graham (born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian rapper.
- 9. Snoop dogg– Calvin Broadus Jr.(born October 20, 1971) is an American rapper.
- 10. Nicki Minaj– Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty ( born December 8, 1982) is a female rapper, singer, and songwriter who reside in the United state.
The greatest rapper Jay z also serves as an inspiration and role model to other celebrities the likes of Kanye west, Rihanna and so many others.