Jay-Z
Awards & Honours
290
Awards Won
7
Honours
6
Rankings
5
Covers
4
Records
Jay-Z's career is defined by unprecedented achievements. He holds the record for the most number-one albums on the Billboard 200 by any solo artist, with 14 chart-toppers. In 2017, he became the first rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He was named the greatest rapper of all time by Billboard and Vibe in 2023. His business acumen made him the first hip-hop billionaire in 2019, a milestone that reshaped the industry's perception of artists as entrepreneurs.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee
Inducted for his influence on music and culture.
Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee
First rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Received the 2,743rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Key to Brooklyn
Awarded the Key to the Borough of Brooklyn.
Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
Honorary doctorate for contributions to music and philanthropy.
Honorary Doctor of Music
Honorary doctorate recognizing his musical legacy.
Guinness World Record: Most No. 1 Albums on Billboard 200 by a Solo Artist
Held the record for 14 number-one albums.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Rapper of All Time
100 Greatest Artists of All Time
100 Greatest Artists of All Time
TIME 100 Most Influential People
TIME 100 Most Influential People
Forbes Celebrity 100
Magazine Covers
TIME
December 15, 2009
Why Jay-Z Is Worth $1 Billion
Rolling Stone
December 2009
Jay-Z: King of America
GQ
November 2010
Jay-Z
Vogue
November 2018
Jay-Z and Beyoncé: The Power of Two
Vanity Fair
November 2010
Empire State of Mind
Records & Feats
Most Number-One Albums on Billboard 200 by a Solo Artist
Jay-Z holds the record for the most number-one albums on the Billboard 200 chart by any solo artist, with 14 chart-topping albums as of 2020.
First Hip-Hop Billionaire
In 2019, Jay-Z became the first rapper to achieve billionaire status, according to Forbes, marking a historic milestone for the hip-hop industry.
First Rapper Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Jay-Z was the first rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2017, recognizing his lyrical contributions.
Most Grammy Wins by a Rapper
With 24 Grammy Awards, Jay-Z holds the record for the most Grammy wins by any rapper.