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Beyonce's father does not like Jay-Z.Birth Date : December 4, 1969Birth Place : Brooklyn, New York, USADamon Wayans request to patent the controversial word that rhymes with Jay-Z's trademark persona "Jigga" was rejected by the U.S. patent office.During his first year as President Def Jam struck gold with Mariah Carey, Young Jeezy, NE-YO, and Rihana.He is CEO, owner, and founder of his own record label, Roc-a-Fella Records.He was named the greatest hip-hop MC of all time by MTV.Highest Education: High ShoolHis album "The Blueprint" was released on the tragic day of September 11, 2001.His song "Can I Live?" samples "The Look Of Love" by Issac Hayes.In 2004, Jay-Z recieved an award from Prince Charles in London for his contribution to UK music.In 2004, Jay-Z's request to be knighted was turned down by Prince Charles.In 2004, R. Kelly sued Jay-Z for $75 million after he was kicked off their tour.In 2005, Jay-Z lost his nephew in a car crash. He was driving a Chrysler 300 given to him by Jay-Z for a graduation present.In 2005, Jay-Z was turned away from the Kabaret Prophecy club in London for having too big of an entourage.Included in GQ magazine's 11th annual Men of the Year list in November 2006.Jay-Z and P. Diddy joined forces to donate $1.3 million to Hurricane Katrina victims.Jay-Z appears on Fall Out Boy's song Thriller from their album "Infinity On High."Jay-Z has called for a boycott of expensive Cristal champagne. The call comes after the managing director of Louis Roederer, the company that produces Cristal, described the hip-hop community's patronage as 'unwelcome attention'.Jay-Z is being sued by ex-WWF wrestler, Diamond Dallas Page, for using his Diamond Cutter symbol. Apparently DDP had used that symbol with his hands while he was wrestling and it is on his book. When Jay-Z began using it to symbolize his dynasty, DDP got mad.Jay-Z is part-majority owner of the NBA team New Jersey Nets.Jay-Z is the President of Def Jam Records.Jay-Z is worth a reported $182.1 million.Jay-Z often spoke of his nephews in his music, including tributes in hits U Don't Know, Sunshine and Anything.Launched a contest for the new theme song of NBA's New Jersey Nets (February 2006).Nationality : AmericanOn his fiance's 24th birthday, Jay-Z spent more than $1 million on a diamond ring and watch for Beyonce.Real Name: Shawn Corey CarterSign: SagittariusSold his clothing company "Rocawear" to Iconix Brand Group for $204 million in cash (March 2007).When he was 12, Jay-Z's father walked out on the family.
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