"Jay-Z" by Summer Bookout explores the life and career of one of hip-hop's most influential figures. The book delves into Shawn Carter's humble beginnings in Brooklyn, his rise to stardom as a rapper and entrepreneur, and his impact on music and culture. It captures his artistic evolution, the challenges he faced, and his innovative approach to the music industry. The narrative highlights his philanthropic efforts and ventures beyond music, showcasing Jay-Z's role as a cultural icon and businessman. Through personal anecdotes and insights, the book paints a comprehensive portrait of a man who has shaped the landscape of modern music. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Hip Hop And R And B Culture .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 80 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 2018 by Mason Crest Publishers .