He allegedly used the commotion in a club as a cover for his actions, which he later expressed regret for. That year he was accused of stabbing record executive Lance “Un” Rivera in the stomach. In 1999, Jay-Z's next album titled, “Life and Times of S. This album of Jay-Z got over five million sales and won a Grammy award. His next album, “Hard Knock Life,” was the greatest hit of his entire career. 1.” This was an even greater success and both albums went platinum. His second album, released in 1997 “My Lifetime, Vol. His first ever music album titled “Reasonable Doubt” was well received and appreciated by the people. Unable to get any assistance from the major labels, Jay-Z along with Damon Dah and Kareem Biggs founded Roc-a-Fella Records in 1995. 'I can't get with that', was his first ever rap single with accompanying music video. Jay-Z tried to get a much sought-after record deal after beating LL Cool J in a rap battle and started working as a freestyle rapper on 1994’s Big Daddy Kane album. His mother revealed that he was passionate about music from the very start and earned the nickname 'JAZZY,” from those he was close to. He attended high school but did not graduate.
He was an aggressive child at the age of 12, and shot his brother at the shoulder for being guilty of stealing his jewelry. Jay-Z lived near Brooklyn in New York City and his father abandoned him. Albums: 58 Tracks: 805 Genres: Rap: Hip-HopPopDrum & BassOtherrap