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What Is Jay-Z's Real Name?
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What's My Name? Music Stars' Real Names
20. What Is Jay-Z's Real Name?
The rapper was born on 4th December 1969 in Brooklyn, New York. Jay-Z's real name is Shawn Corey Carter and his stage name was adapted from his neighborhood nickname, Jazzy.
