Rare interview footage of Jay-Z, curated from across the internet. Browse 2 clips below.
Interviews reveal the person behind the music — their influences, creative process, frustrations, and ambitions. The best music interviews are the candid ones: a backstage chat after a difficult show, a late-night radio session, or a press conference where the artist drops their guard. These clips capture musicians in their own words, often more revealing than any biography.
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, businessman, and record executive. He was named the greatest rapper of all time by Billboard and Vibe in 2023. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, Jay-Z is known for his complex lyricism that often uses double entendres, wordplay, and braggadocio. His music is built on a rags to riches narrative. He is the ...
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3:48AdvisoryIce Cube, Tupac, The D.O.C., J.O.E., Magic!, Chris Brown, R.E.M., Jay-Z, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Ne-Yo, NWA, Shakira, Rihanna, Eminem, Good Charlotte, R. Kelly, Linkin Park, Ride, Flo Rida, Michael Jackson, Ciara, Nelly, Lil Wayne, Cher, Y&T
20:02Jay-Z, Queen, T.O.K., Christina Aguilera, Musiq Soulchild, Mary J. Blige, Y&T, Sting