JAŸ-Z
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as JAŸ-Z (Jay-Z), is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur.
He is the founder and chairman of entertainment company Roc Nation, and was the president and chief executive officer of Def Jam Recordings from 2004 to 2007. One of the world's best-selling music artists with over 140 million records sold, Jay-Z has won 24 Grammy Awards, jointly with Kanye West the most Grammy awards of any rapper. Jay-Z was the first rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the first solo living rapper inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2013, Time included him on its list of the "100 Most Influential People in the World".
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.781 |
| Birthday | 1969-12-04 |
| Place of Birth | New York City, New York, USA |
| Also Known As | Shawn Carter, Shawn Corey Carter, Shawn 'Jay-Z'Carter, Jay-Z, |
2002
Paper Soldiers
5.615/26
Paper Soldiers follows an overeager burglar named Shawn through the ups and downs of his short, stressful career.
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2002
State Property
6.426/47
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1998
Streets is Watching
7.5/2
Hip-hop artist Jay-Z tells a story about life in the streets, combining a narrative structure and musical numbers into an autobiographical tale of his...
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Streets is Watching
2005
Live 8
7.407/27
On 2 July 2005 an estimated 3 billion people came together in the fight against extreme poverty. LIVE 8 - 10 concerts featuring over 1000 musicians fr...
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2011
Watch the Throne
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A 10-minute long mini documentary showing the Watch the Throne sessions. Contains snippets of songs such as "Lift Off" and "Why I Love You".
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Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
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Celebrated author and Nation magazine sports editor Dave Zirin tackles the myth that the NFL was somehow free of politics before Colin Kaepernick and...
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Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
2021
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
4/2
Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors inductees: Tina Turner, Carol...
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2017
4:44
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2002
Hype Williams: The Videos Vol. 1
6/3
Hype's acclaim for skillfully imaginative visually intoxicating music videos, The Videos Vol. 1, features 10 videos depicting his creative approach an...
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2021
You're Watching Video Music Box
6.4/5
The untold story of the world’s longest running video show, Video Music Box. A hip hop mainstay since 1983, VMB gave a platform to artists like Jay-Z,...
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2007
Beef IV
6.6/7
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2010
Beyoncé: I Am... World Tour
8.1/24
108 shows, 78 cities, 32 countries, 6 continents, 1.1 million fans. Beyoncé’s I Am... World Tour captures concert footage from numerous shows edited i...
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2004
JAY-Z: Fade to Black
6.25/16
An intimate look at hip-hop artist Shawn Carter, Jay-Z, revealing the multiple Grammy Award winning artist as never before, from his background and ri...
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2011
Jay-Z Live From Madison Square Garden: Answer The Call
5.2/2
Hip-hop superstar Jay-Z in concert with star guests from Madison Sqaure Garden, New York City on the eighth anniversary of the September 11 attacks. F...
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Jay-Z Live From Madison Square Garden: Answer The Call
2009
DJ SWB Volume 6 | This Is How We Do
7/4
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2009
DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
6/1
DJ Juice is making his dope DVD blend again and this time its time for volume 70!! So just lay back and relax to some dope music videos from 2009 and...
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2009
DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd
6.6/4
DJ Cinema is mixing up blends with artists like Biggie, Nas, Jay-Z, AZ, Rick Ross, Fabolous, 50 Cent and Jadakiss.
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2012
Rihanna: Live at Hackney Weekend 2012
6.9/8
Ever since her arrival on planet pop at the age of 16, Rihanna has used her dazzling star power to climb to the top of the celeb ranks, amassing over...
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Backstage
5.5/11
If you ever wanted to know what really goes on backstage, this is the definitive inside look - uncut and uncensored. Complete with on-stage performanc...
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Backstage
2012
Jay-Z Live In Brooklyn
0/0
It’s been a long time since the rapper-turned-mogul played an intimate show. But he managed to do just that, in front of a crowd of 18,000 New Yorkers...
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Jay-Z Live In Brooklyn
2007
Hoodz: Big Beef
0/0
This DVD features all of hip-hop's beefs that have spilled over into the streets. It is a series of mini-documentaries which dissect the origin of the...
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Hoodz: Big Beef
2023
The Hustle of @617MikeBiv
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The Hustle of @617MikeBiv details the life of Michael L. Bivins. A kid from Roxbury's Orchard Park Projects who dreamed of playing in the NBA, but due...
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The Hustle of @617MikeBiv
2013
Made in America
4.2/8
Hip-hop artist Jay-Z organizes the "Budweiser Made In America" music festival.
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Made in America
2018
On The Run II Tour: Beyoncé & JAY-Z
0/0
Beyoncé and Jay Z perform live during their 2019 "On the Run II Tour."
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On The Run II Tour: Beyoncé & JAY-Z
2023
Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé
8.2/36
Accentuates the journey of Renaissance World Tour, from its inception, to the opening in Stockholm, Sweden, to the finale in Kansas City, Missouri. It...
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Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé
2013
Beyoncé: Self-Titled
0/0
"Self-Titled" is a documentary comprised of several parts that give a glimpse into BEYONCÉ, The Visual Album. This version has been edited into a full...
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2005
The MC: Why We Do It
6/2
"The MC: Why We Do It" takes a look inside the world of Hip Hop and MCs to explore the issues and concerns that define todays most popular music form....
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The MC: Why We Do It
2003
The Blackout - Fat Joe Vs Jay-Z At The Rucker
10/1
If you’re a fan of basketball, or if you’re from New York City, you have heard about Rucker Park, the legendary sports center in Harlem. Stephon Marbu...
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The Blackout - Fat Joe Vs Jay-Z At The Rucker
2023
Jay-Z: Ultimate Hustle
0/0
It was hardly predictable when the boy from the Brooklyn projects became the world's first billionaire hip-hop star, Jay-Z. He turned his pain into pa...
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2023
JAY-Z and Gayle King: Brooklyn's Own
0/0
The rapper discusses his life, his music, his work in criminal justice, his business acumen and his family.
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2014
On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-Z
7.8/32
Beyoncé and Jay Z perform live in Paris at Stade de France during their 2014 "On the Run Tour."
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2011
The Love We Make
7.2/4
"The Love We Make", a film directed by Albert Maysles ("Gimme Shelter") and Bradley Kaplan, follows Paul McCartney as he journeys through the streets...
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1999
Mariah Carey's Homecoming Special
10/1
Mariah Carey performs at her old high school on Long Island, featuring special guests 98 Degrees, Jay Z, Da Brat, Joe and DJ Clue.
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2021
Beyonce & Jay-Z: Power Love
0/0
A merger of megastar music. Discover the story of multi-genre performer and fashion promoter, Beyonce Knowles sand the world's first hip hop billionai...
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2014
John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly
9.5/4
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2014
Yours And Mine
0/0
A retrospective short film celebrating the one-year anniversary of the self-titled visual album, BEYONCÉ.
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Yours And Mine
2015
Tidal X: Jaÿ-Z B-Sides Concert
8.5/1
Jay-Z B-Sides Concert Sponsored by Tidal Performed at New York's Terminal 5 a setlist stocked with never-before-performed-live fan favorites and forgo...
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2022
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
8.2/11
The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California....
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2014
Global Citizen Festival 2014
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2012
…Sings Musicals
7/1
BBC archive performances from musicals, including Ella Fitzgerald singing Mack the Knife, Captain Sensible performing a classic from South Pacific and...
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2015
Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives
8/27
Exploring the social impact of what The Source Magazine in 1998 voted, "The Best Hip Hop Radio Show Of All-Time." The documentary film is the story of...
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2007
Mariah Carey: The Adventures of Mimi
7.7/19
Mariah Carey, the top-selling female artist of all time with sales of over 160 million units worldwide, took her newest show on the road in 2006 for t...
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2006
Jay Z: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
8/1
The Jay Z Royal Albert Hall concert marks the first time that a hip hop act has headlined at the 135 year old London venue. The event follows Jay Z’s...
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Jay Z: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
2016
J. Cole Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming
7.8/4
Part concert film, part backstage pass, the special tells his compelling life story through Cole’s own words and music, and through the observations o...
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2024
TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy
5.2/25
A series of lawsuits and allegations have legendary rap mogul P. Diddy on the ropes. TMZ has the troubling inside story from people who were there.
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2013
Picasso Baby
9/2
Jay Z performs Picasso Baby at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC.
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2016
Lemonade
8.4/164
The second "visual album" (a collection of short films) by Beyoncé, this time around she takes a piercing look at racial issues and feminist concepts...
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Lemonade
2013
Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream
8.1/62
Life Is But a Dream is a HBO documentary about the life of US singer Beyoncé Knowles during the years 2011 and 2012 and on the recording of her fifth...
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2024
Piece by Piece
7.259/143
A unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through the lens o...
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Piece by Piece
2016
RD20
0/0
The documentary tracks the making of Reasonable Doubt, Hova's rise to stardom, and the legacy of the iconic album. Directed by Scheme Engine, the doc...
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RD20
2002
American Rap Stars
6/2
American Rap Stars centers on Omar Sharrif (director/host) as we follow him through the world of Hip-Hop.
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2016
A History of The War on Drugs, from Prohibition to Gold Rush
4/1
Why are white men poised to get rich doing the same thing African-Americans have been going to prison for?
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A History of The War on Drugs, from Prohibition to Gold Rush
2012
Money, Power, Respect: Hip Hop Billion Dollar Industry
0/0
Who of the icons Jay-Z, Diddy, 50 Cent and Dr. Dre becomes the first dollar billionaire?
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2013
So So Def All-Star 20th Anniversary Concert
0/0
Jermaine Dupri's longtime friends, collaborators and So So Def Recordings' alumni celebrate the label's 20-year anniversary.
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2017
Biggie: The Life of Notorious B.I.G.
6.5/15
The first authorized biography of Christopher Wallace, allowing Christopher to narrate his own life story. Using archival footage and previously unkno...
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Biggie: The Life of Notorious B.I.G.
1998
Mariah Carey: #1's
5.714/7
1's is Mariah Carey's sixth DVD/video release. It contains 14 of Mariah' s #1 hits such as Heartbreaker, My All, Honey, Always Be My Baby, One Sweet D...
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2001
The Concert for New York City
5.125/16
The Concert for New York City (2001) captures the star-studded benefit held at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2001, honoring the city’s resilien...
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2005
Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]
5.667/3
A collection of music videos and behind the scenes footage released to promote Kanye West's upcoming debut album, College Dropout. The compilation fea...
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Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]
2004
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
4.8/5
The film documents the development of hip hop culture since its inception in the 1970s. With interviews from various figures in the community such as...
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And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
2007
Notorious B.I.G.: Bigger Than Life
6.2/16
The greatest rapper to ever pick up a mic - with his velvety flow and unparalleled rhyme style he captivated everyone from Jay Z to Tupac. Now Notorio...
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Notorious B.I.G.: Bigger Than Life
2003
Beef
6.941/17
A documentary on the evolution of MC battles from verbal one-upmanship to street warfare.
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2019
HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé
8.074/345
This intimate, in-depth look at Beyoncé's celebrated 2018 Coachella performance reveals the emotional road from creative concept to cultural movement.
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HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé
2018
Quincy
7.4/113
An intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones. A unique force in music and popular culture for 70 years, Jones has transcended racial and cultur...
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Quincy
2003
R. Kelly: The R. in R&B - The Video Collection
9.3/5
This DVD/CD combination package features all of R. Kelly's biggest music videos from the first 10 years of his career, and one of the most potent new...
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2019
Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift
7.8/10
Beyoncé takes viewers on a journey through Africa with an hour-long documentary special, an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the making of the album...
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Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift
2007
Classic Albums: Jay-Z - Reasonable Doubt
4.8/4
Reasonable Doubt is the debut album of American rapper Jay-Z, released June 25, 1996 on Roc-A-Fella Records in the United States and on Northwestside...
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2014
BEYONCÉ
9.1/29
Developed as a "visual album", Beyoncé's songs are accompanied by non-linear short films that illustrate the musical concepts conceived during product...
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BEYONCÉ
2011
Beyoncé: Year of 4
7/3
"Beyoncé: Year of 4" documents the year-long personal and artistic journey that inspired Beyoncé's fourth solo album, 4.
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Beyoncé: Year of 4
2007
Beyoncé: The Experience Live
7.5/22
"The Beyoncé Experience Live" is a show by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles. It was shot in Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, on September 2...
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Beyoncé: The Experience Live
2007
B'Day Anthology Video Album
5.7/3
B'Day Anthology Video Album is the first video album by American recording artist Beyoncé. It features thirteen music videos for songs from her second...
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B'Day Anthology Video Album
2019
Music Videos That Defined the 00’s
10/1
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2013
Rihanna 777 Documentary... 7Countries7Days7Shows
4.8/22
Gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at Rihanna's unprecedented globetrotting concert tour that hit seven countries in seven days with seven shows t...
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Rihanna 777 Documentary... 7Countries7Days7Shows
2005
Letter to the President
5/2
Feature documentary that showcases the close-knit ties between the Hip Hop Music community and America's social and political policy in the last 30 ye...
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Letter to the President
2005
Through the Fire
7.083/6
"Through the Fire" chronicles the journey of Coney Island basketball star, Sebastian Telfair, from famed Lincoln High School straight to the NBA.
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Through the Fire
2018
Beyonce & Jay-Z - Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100
0/0
The night's most anticipated appearance came from Beyoncé and Jay-Z, who brought their On the Run II show to Johannesburg while paying tribute to Nels...
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Beyonce & Jay-Z - Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100
2020
Black Is King
7.164/134
This visual album from Beyoncé reimagines the lessons of "The Lion King" (2019) for today's young kings and queens in search of their own crowns.
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Black Is King
2016
Alicia Keys - Here in Times Square
8/1
Here in Times Square is a concert television special featuring American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys. Recorded at Times Square in New York City, the...
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Alicia Keys - Here in Times Square
2020
Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert
6.8/6
The Coachella concert series is examined through the lens of rare footage, interviews, and performances from some of the most famous performers who ev...
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Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert
2004
Collision Course
5.5/3
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2014
Bang Bang
3/1
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2008
Linkin Park: Road to Revolution - Live at Milton Keynes
8.2/21
'Road to Revolution - Live at Milton Keynes' was recorded during the Linkin Park's annual Projekt Revolution festival tour at the Milton Keynes Nation...
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2001
Jay-Z: MTV Unplugged
5.1/4
H to the Izzo, V to the Izza. That's right, "H.O.V.A." is descending onto the Unplugged scene, and things will never be the same. Get ready for an exp...
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Jay-Z: MTV Unplugged
2006
Kingdom Come
0/0
Kingdom Come is a video included in the ninth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z. It was released on November 21, 2006, through Roc-A-Fella Records...
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Paragraphs I Manifest
0/0
Upcoming documentary by Big Daddy Kane.
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Paragraphs I Manifest
2020
Hydration
0/0
Taking audiences backstage and behind the scenes of Pharrell's ground-breaking Something in the Water festival, using music to bring together his divi...
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Hydration
2017
Bam
0/0
Musicians Jay-Z and Damien Marley discuss their upbringing and how it influences their music.
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Bam
2017
Kill Jay-Z
0/0
Jay-Z reflects on his decisions and mistakes and how they have affected his relationships.
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Kill Jay-Z
2017
Moonlight
0/0
A look at an all-Black cast reboot of the TV show "Friends".
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Moonlight
2018
Family Feud
2.5/2
Jay-Z aims to unite the new and older generations of rap fans, while also reflecting on his own infidelity.
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2025
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
7.842/19
Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years.
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2003
Death of a Dynasty
6.071/7
A story which centers around Dave Katz, a journalist at a hip-hop magazine who is sent on assignment to uncover the often comedic underworld of Roc-a-...
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2010
Drake: Better Than Good Enough
0/0
Drake: Better Than Good Enough gives fans a rare glimpse into the life of a rising hip-hop star as he transforms from an up-and-coming rapper into a h...
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