What is Jay-Z’s birth name, as Beyoncé’s husband?

Jay-Z’s birth name is Shawn Carter.

Jay-Z, born Shawn Corey Carter, is an American rapper, songwriter, record executive, and businessman. He married Beyoncé in 2008, and the pair have collaborated on several recordings, including “Crazy in Love,” “03 Bonnie & Clyde,” and “Drunk in Love.”

The spelling is important: his first name is Shawn, not Sean. His stage name has also appeared in several forms, including Jay-Z and Jay Z. The artist was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1969 and grew up in the Marcy Houses housing project.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z are among the most commercially successful music couples. Their children include Blue Ivy Carter and twins Rumi and Sir Carter. Beyoncé’s marriage to Jay-Z is a biographical detail, while the answer to this question is his personal birth name rather than a nickname or professional title.