Jay-Z
Brooklyn rapper turned billionaire mogul widely regarded as one of the greatest MCs ever, with a catalog spanning three decades that redefined the business of hip-hop.
Pantheon Standing
| List Name | Rank | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Top 50 Hip Hop Artists of All Time | #1 | 97.0 |
The Cultural Record
Discography
Awards & Recognition
Best Rap Album
1999
Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life
Rank History
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#3Hip-Hop / Rap — New Orleans · 1991-present
Juvenile, is an American rapper best known for his work with Cash Money Records in the late 1990s and early 2000s, both solo and as a member of the label's then-flagship group, Hot Boys. Juvenile's career began in the early 1990s as a teenager with bounce music recordings that earned him local recognition. After releasing his debut studio album—Being Myself (1995)—to regional success, he signed with Cash Money and saw his mainstream breakthrough with his second and third albums, Solja Rags (1997) and 400 Degreez (1998).