"Jay-Z" by Geoffrey Barnes offers an insightful exploration of the life and career of one of hip-hop's most influential figures. The biography details Shawn Carter's evolution from a struggling street hustler in Brooklyn to a global music icon and business mogul. Readers are taken through his groundbreaking albums, entrepreneurial ventures, and cultural impact while also examining the complexities of his personal life, relationships, and the social issues he addresses in his art. Through interviews, historical context, and analysis, Barnes captures the essence of Jay-Z's journey and his profound contributions to music and society. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Hip Hop .

This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.

There are 64 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2006 by Mason Crest Publishers .