Jay-Z’s early life was markedly different from the way the rapper lives now. He said violence and drugs were common during his adolescence. When he was just 12 years old, he shot his brother in the ...

The hip-hop mogul continues to leave an indelible mark on the culture. Born Shawn Corey Carter, Jay-Z is not just one of the most successful rappers of all time. He’s a cultural icon whose influence ...

Jay-Z’s accuser is pleading to keep her identity secret to avoid the same kind of public fallout he says nearly ruined his life. Jay-Z is pressing forward with his $20 million defamation lawsuit in ...