Happy birthday! Jay-Z turns 56 today

The iconic and legendary rapper turns 56 on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.

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Jay-Z is celebrating his 56th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed rappers of his generation.

Popular rapper Jay-Z (Hard Knock Life, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 56th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Jay-Z, a cultural icon

Born Shawn Corey Carter in New York on December 4, 1969, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Jay-Z's not just a great rapper, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Jay-Z hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jay-Z as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 56.

Happy Birthday, Jay-Z, you're the best!

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