First mentioned: 12/04/2021
Last mentioned: 09/06/2022
Total mentions: 2
Most mentions: 2022
Known by the alias Shawn Corey Carter, Jay Z is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur who earned the title of the greatest rapper of all time according to Billboard's 2023 ranking. In addition to his successful music career, he is the founder and chairman of Roc Nation. Notably, Jay Z served as the president and chief executive officer of Def Jam Recordings from 2004 to 2007. With an impressive 24 Grammy Awards and the prestigious NAACP President's Award to his name, he stands out as a highly decorated artist. Remarkably, Jay Z made history as the first rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Jay Z on Bitcoin
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"In the middle of 2022, Jay Z took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the program, fondly reminiscing about his experiences at Marcy Houses. In his tweet, he emphasized his commitment to empowering individuals by equipping them with the necessary resources for achieving independence. Shout out to @Jack. #Bitcoin Academy, starting in Marcy, a place that taught me so much, is hopefully the first of many. The simple goal is to provide the residents with tools to build independence for themselves and then the community around them."
Jay Z has become an investor in the Bitcoin Academy, a program with the ambitious goal of establishing Bitcoin as the primary currency of the internet. The start of the Bitcoin Academy stems from a desire to provide complimentary Bitcoin education classes to the residents of the Marcy Houses housing complex, ensuring widespread access to valuable insights into the world of Bitcoin. "Jack Dorsey and Jay Z invest 500 BTC to make Bitcoin 'internet currency."
