, Editor Posted December 4, 2021 @its_sharrSharde Gilliam is a dedicated journalist who enjoys covering entertainment, fashion, beauty, and is passionate about all things related to Black women and Black culture. She originally joined HelloBeautiful as an intern and slowly worked her way up to becoming a freelancer and most recently, the team’s nights and weekends editor in 2021. As a Detroit native, she's dedicated to uplifting and putting a spotlight on her hometown every chance she gets. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, and playing with her dog, Benji. Catch her on social media. @its_sharr Hellobeautiful Featured Video CLOSE Happy birthday, Jay-Z! Today (December 4), the emcee turns 52 years old, and from Twitter shoutouts to IG carousels, the Internet has wasted no time in celebrating the Brooklyn-born rapper properly. At this point, Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, has become synonymous with legendary and his decades-long career has given hip-hop fans and general music fans alike 13 studio albums, countless iconic verses, multiple businesses, and a positive influence that’ll stand the test of time. From the first time we were introduced to Jay-Z till now, fans have followed the rap star’s every move, watching him grow from a hustler to a businessman to a philanthropist to a husband and family man. But his title isn’t the only thing that’s evolved over the years as his trendy style has changed as well, with the rapper stepping outside the mold with his clothing and hair choices. From the low-top fade to his current natural look and everything in between, let’s celebrate Jay-Z’s birthday by looking back at the rapper’s natural hair journey over the years. 1. 2016Source:GettyIn 2016, Jay-Z hadn’t quite started his natural hair journey yet as he rocked his hair short and cut down. Here’s the emcee at the 2016 US Open as he watched a Women’s Singles match between Serena Williams and Vania King. 2. 2017Source:GettyIn 2017, Jay was still very early in his natural hair journey as he traded in his short cut and began growing out his locs. Here he is spotted on the streets of Manhattan in September of that year. 3. 2018Source:GettyDuring the “On the Run II” tour, Jay-Z was spotted on stage with a mini afro as he continued growing his natural hair. 4. 2019Source:GettyIn 2019, his hair continued to grow as he rocked it long and loc’ed at the SOMETHING IN THE WATER festival in April of that year. 5. 2020Source:GettyLast year, Jay began to really show off his loc’ed look as he was spotted in NYC donning the style. 6. 2021Source:GettyMost recently, Jay-Z was spotted at the Los Angeles Premiere of “The Harder They Fall” with his full, natural hair. Model – Jay Z Image Credit – Samir Hussein/WireImage Jay-Z’s freeform dreadlocks are as cool and iconic as the man himself. Plus, it’s great to see celebs embracing natural hair looks like this. MFH saysJay-Z’s freeform dreadlocks with congos (which mean joining two or more locs so they fuse together) may not take much in the way of maintenance, but he had to grow his afro hair a bit longer, first. The legendary rapper is clearly also blessed with patience – because it seems he started the process of growing out his almost clean-shaven head about two or three years ago. Although social media has been alight with rumours that he wears a lace-front wig due to his preternaturally dark, thick hair, we choose to think that, at 51, he’s somehow defying nature. (But of course, it’s more likely he simply flies his barber of choice, Johnny Cakes, to his home for a discreet hair-dye sesh). Your secret’s safe with us, Shawn… But whatever secret ways he keeps his youthful vibe, we love that he’s waving the flag for natural, freeform styles. Davines SOLU Shampoo £18.50 Shop now Poo Free Natural Clarifying Shampoo £13.99 Shop now Jamaican Mango & Lime No More Itch Gro Spray £6.98 Shop now Jamaican Mango & Lime Hair N Cense £7.79 Shop now Barber Skill:1 Star Level of Maintenance:1 Star Styling Difficulty:1 Star Texture: 4 Star Overall:4 Star
What is JayJay-Z is an INTJ personality type. Uniquely, he is both an idealist and a realist, which is a rare combination. With a driven and focused nature, Jay-Z is dedicated to achieving his goals. Deliberate and measured, he carefully thinks through plans before taking action.
What are some challenges JayThe Struggle That Made Jay-Z. He had a strained relationship with his father. Getty Images. ... . He sold crack to support his family. YouTube. ... . He shot his brother. YouTube. ... . He had great company in high school. Getty Images. ... . 'Jay-Z' is born. ... . Jay-Z sold CDs out of his car. ... . It all (almost) comes crashing down. ... . Jay-Z hits the stratosphere.. How has JayHe Made Hip Hop a Political Power Player - Jay-Z's close relationship with President Obama has brought rap to D.C. He's hosted fund-raisers for the prez, performed at rallies and earned the ire of conservative politicos and commentators. (Photo: REUTERS/Jason Reed)
How did JayJay-Z's extensive musical catalog was estimated to be worth close to $100 million, and he's made more money from album and single sales than most artists: According to Forbes, Jay-Z owns both his masters and publishing rights to his work as of 2014, meaning he makes bank whenever his music is licensed for use in ...
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