MUSIC - Over 17 million albums sold....

• Reasonable Doubt | 6/96 | 1xPlatinum
• Vol 1. – In My Lifetime | 11/97 | 1xPlatinum
• Vol. 2 – Hard Knock Life | 9/98 | 5xPlatinum
• Vol. 3 – Life and Times of S. Carter | 12/99 | 3xPlatinum
• Dynasty – Roc La Familia 2000 | 10/00 | 2xPlatinum
• Blueprint | 9/01 | 2xPlatinum
• MTV Unplugged | 12/01 | Gold
• Best OF Both Worlds | 3/02 | Platinum
• Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse | 11/02 | 2x Platinum

  BUSINESSES

• Roc-A-Fella Records - The multi-million dollar, multi platinum empire built by Jay-Z, Damon Dash and Kareem "Biggs" Burke.
• Roc-A-Fella Films - Have released films such as "Streets is Watching", "Backstage" and "State Property". Three feature films (Paid in Full, Paper Soldiers and Death of a Dynasty) will hit theaters soon.
• Rocawear - Established in 1999, Rocawear grossed $150 million in 2001 and is expected to gross $250 million in 2002. Distributed throughout Europe, Japan, Canada and the US. The line carries mens, womens, girls, boys, big and tall, lounge wear, hats and belts.
• Armadale - Premium two grain, triple distilled Scottish vodka distributed by Roc-a-fella in the US.
• 40/40 Club - Elite sports bar in New York City.

  ENDORSEMENTS

• Reebok - S.Carter shoe collection- The S.Carter marks the 1st time a non-athlete has ever had a signature shoe.

  PHILANTHROPIC

• Team Roc - Charitable organization founded by Damon Dash in order to benefit the underprivlidged children of New York City.
• Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund - Pays for the college tuition of Marcy area high school students who meet the criteria.
• Annual Jay-Z Santa Claus Toy Drive - Each year he supplies thousands of dollars in toys for the children of Marcy in Brooklyn.

  GRAMMY AWARDS

• 2001 - Best Rap Album - "Vol.3.. Life And Times of S. Carter & Best Rap Performance by Duo or Group - "Big Pimpin"
• 2002 Nominated - Best Rap Album - "The Blueprint" Best Rap Solo Performance - "IZZO (HOVA)" Best Rap Performance Duo/Group - "Change the Game" (with Beanie Sigel and Memphis Bleek)

  SOURCE AWARDS

• 1999 - Lyricist Of The Year, Solo
• 2001 - Best Hip Hop Artist, Solo

  BET AWARDS

• 2001 - Best Male Hip Hop Artist

  SOUL TRAIN AWARDS

• 2001 - Sammy Davis Jr. Entertainer Of The Year
• 2002 - Album Of The Year – "The Blueprint"

  AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS

• 2000 Nominated - Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Artist

  BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS

• 1999 Rap Artist Of The Year

  MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS

• 1999 - Best Rap Video- "Can I Get A..."
• 1999 - Best Video From A Film- "Can I Get A..." Viewer's Choice- "Can I Get A..."

  TV SPECIALS

• Unplugged Blueprint - December 2001 - Only Hip Hop artist to release an all UNPLUGGED CD 1st artist to be featured on BET's "Blueprint"
• Showtime presents... Jay-Z LIVE - February 22, 2003 on SHOWTIME; live from Memphis, TN preceding the Tyson vs. Etienne fight. This marked the first time a hip-hop artist has ever had a full-length concert broadcast live on television.

  TOURS

• Hard Knock Life Tour– Headlined most successful hip hop tour to date. Sold out in 52 cities.
• The Blueprint Lounge Tour(2001) – Sold out
• Sprite Liquid Mix Tour(2002) – Headliner for acts such as 311 and Hoobastank
• Rock The Mic Tour (summer 2003) – Co-headlining the hottest tour of the summer with 50 Cent.