Shawn Carter

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Mr. Shawn Carter is a Co-Founder of Roc Nation. Mr. Carter serves as President at Def Jam Records. He is also an Angel Investor. He is a Co-Founder and serves as a Managing Director at Marcy Venture Partners & a Board Member of Square. He was the Owner of Tidal. He was the Founder of The 40/40 Club Las Vegas. He is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and entrepreneur. He has sold approximately 50 million albums worldwide, and earned 14 Grammy Awards, leading him to become one of the most financially successful hip-hop artists and entrepreneurs in America with a net worth of approximately $450 million as of 2011. Since 1996, 10-time Grammy award winner, Carter has dominated the rap industry and set trends for a generation. Founder and chairman of Rocawear, he is also co-owner of the NJ Nets, 40/40 sports clubs, Translation Advertising, and Carols Daughter skin line, as well as involved in a partnership with Iconix Brand Group. After three successful years as President and CEO of Def Jam Recordings, where he fostered the careers of international stars Rihanna, Ne-Yo, and Kanye West, he entered into a partnership with Live Nation to form Roc Nation. Through Roc Nation, he released the Blueprint 3, his 11th #1 album, putting him ahead of Elvis for most #1 albums by any solo artist. In 2010, he added author to his resume and claimed a spot on the New York Times bestsellers list with his critically acclaimed debut book, DECODED. He continues his philanthropic work through his Water For Life initiative and the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation. Mr. Carter is a Co-Owner of Mitchell & Ness Nostalgia.