
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur.
He is the founder and chairman of entertainment company Roc Nation, and was the president and chief executive officer of Def Jam Recordings from 2004 to 2007. One of the world's best-selling music artists with over 140 million records sold, Jay-Z has won 24 Grammy Awards, jointly with Kanye West the most Grammy awards of any rapper. Jay-Z was the first rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the first solo living rapper inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2013, Time included him on its list of the "100 Most Influential People in the World".
Known For | Acting |
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Most Rating | 0.776 |
Birthday | 1969-12-04 |
Place of Birth | New York City, New York, USA |
Also Known As | Shawn Carter, Shawn Corey Carter, Shawn 'Jay-Z'Carter, |

2002

Paper Soldiers
5.5/22
Paper Soldiers follows an overeager burglar named Shawn (Kevin Hart) through the ups and downs of his short, stressful career.
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Paper Soldiers

2002

State Property
6.3/44
A Philadelphia gang member becomes a drug kingpin and starts a feud with vicious rivals in his quest for the American Dream.
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State Property

1998

Streets is Watching
8/1
Hip-hop artist Jay-Z tells a story about life in the streets, combining a narrative structure and musical numbers into an autobiographical tale of his...
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Streets is Watching

2005

Live 8
7.2/23
On 2 July 2005 an estimated 3 billion people came together in the fight against extreme poverty. LIVE 8 - 10 concerts featuring over 1000 musicians fr...
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Live 8

2011

Watch the Throne
0/0
A 10-minute long mini documentary showing the Watch the Throne sessions. Contains snippets of songs such as "Lift Off" and "Why I Love You".
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Watch the Throne

2022

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
0/0
Celebrated author and Nation magazine sports editor Dave Zirin tackles the myth that the NFL was somehow free of politics before Colin Kaepernick and...
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Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

2021

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
7/1
Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors inductees: Tina Turner, Carol...
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2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2017

4:44
0/0
Centers on two performances; in the first, dancers Storyboard P and Okwui Okpokwasili twist and twine their bodies in a moving two-part dance of desir...
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2002

Hype Williams: The Videos Vol. 1
5/2
Hype's acclaim for skillfully imaginative visually intoxicating music videos, The Videos Vol. 1, features 10 videos depicting his creative approach an...
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Hype Williams: The Videos Vol. 1

2021

You're Watching Video Music Box
6.4/5
The untold story of the world’s longest running video show, Video Music Box. A hip hop mainstay since 1983, VMB gave a platform to artists like Jay-Z,...
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You're Watching Video Music Box

2007

Beef IV
6.4/5
Beef IV is the fourth installment of the Beef series. It is a documentary about Hip hop rivalries and beefs (arguments). It was released on DVD on Sep...
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2010

Beyoncé: I Am... World Tour
8.2/23
108 shows, 78 cities, 32 countries, 6 continents, 1.1 million fans. Beyoncé’s I Am... World Tour captures concert footage from numerous shows edited i...
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Beyoncé: I Am... World Tour

2004

JAY-Z: Fade to Black
6.8/13
An intimate look at hip-hop artist Shawn Carter, Jay-Z, revealing the multiple Grammy Award winning artist as never before, from his background and ri...
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JAY-Z: Fade to Black

2011

Jay-Z Live From Madison Square Garden: Answer The Call
5.2/2
Hip-hop superstar Jay-Z in concert with star guests from Madison Sqaure Garden, New York City on the eighth anniversary of the September 11 attacks. F...
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Jay-Z Live From Madison Square Garden: Answer The Call

2009

DJ SWB Volume 6 | This Is How We Do
7/4
DJ SWB is back at it again with his crazyyyy video mixes, and this time YUNG JOC and LUPE FIASCO lend a helping hand by hosting over 107 minutes of th...
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2009

DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
6/1
DJ Juice is making his dope DVD blend again and this time its time for volume 70!! So just lay back and relax to some dope music videos from 2009 and...
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2009

DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd
6.6/4
DJ Cinema is mixing up blends with artists like Biggie, Nas, Jay-Z, AZ, Rick Ross, Fabolous, 50 Cent and Jadakiss.
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DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd

2012

Rihanna: Live at Hackney Weekend 2012
6.9/8
Ever since her arrival on planet pop at the age of 16, Rihanna has used her dazzling star power to climb to the top of the celeb ranks, amassing over...
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Rihanna: Live at Hackney Weekend 2012

2000

Backstage
5.4/7
If you ever wanted to know what really goes on backstage, this is the definitive inside look - uncut and uncensored. Complete with on-stage performanc...
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2012

Jay-Z Live In Brooklyn
0/0
It’s been a long time since the rapper-turned-mogul played an intimate show. But he managed to do just that, in front of a crowd of 18,000 New Yorkers...
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Jay-Z Live In Brooklyn

2007

Hoodz: Big Beef
0/0
This DVD features all of hip-hop's beefs that have spilled over into the streets. It is a series of mini-documentaries which dissect the origin of the...
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Hoodz: Big Beef

2023

The Hustle of @617MikeBiv
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The Hustle of @617MikeBiv details the life of Michael L. Bivins. A kid from Roxbury's Orchard Park Projects who dreamed of playing in the NBA, but due...
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The Hustle of @617MikeBiv

2013

Made in America
4.2/8
Hip-hop artist Jay-Z organizes the "Budweiser Made In America" music festival.
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2018

On The Run II Tour: Beyoncé & JAY-Z
0/0
Beyoncé and Jay Z perform live during their 2019 "On the Run II Tour."
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On The Run II Tour: Beyoncé & JAY-Z

2023

Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé
8.7/28
Accentuates the journey of Renaissance World Tour, from its inception, to the opening in Stockholm, Sweden, to the finale in Kansas City, Missouri. It...
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Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé

2013

Beyoncé: Self-Titled
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"Self-Titled" is a documentary comprised of several parts that give a glimpse into BEYONCÉ, The Visual Album. This version has been edited into a full...
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Beyoncé: Self-Titled

2005

The MC: Why We Do It
5/1
"The MC: Why We Do It" takes a look inside the world of Hip Hop and MCs to explore the issues and concerns that define todays most popular music form....
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The MC: Why We Do It

2003

The Blackout - Fat Joe Vs Jay-Z At The Rucker
10/1
If you’re a fan of basketball, or if you’re from New York City, you have heard about Rucker Park, the legendary sports center in Harlem. Stephon Marbu...
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The Blackout - Fat Joe Vs Jay-Z At The Rucker

2023

Jay-Z: Ultimate Hustle
0/0
It was hardly predictable when the boy from the Brooklyn projects became the world's first billionaire hip-hop star, Jay-Z. He turned his pain into pa...
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Jay-Z: Ultimate Hustle

2023

JAY-Z and Gayle King: Brooklyn's Own
0/0
The rapper discusses his life, his music, his work in criminal justice, his business acumen and his family.
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JAY-Z and Gayle King: Brooklyn's Own

2014

On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-Z
7.828/32
Beyoncé and Jay Z perform live in Paris at Stade de France during their 2014 "On the Run Tour."
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On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-Z

2011

The Love We Make
7.2/4
"The Love We Make", a film directed by Albert Maysles ("Gimme Shelter") and Bradley Kaplan, follows Paul McCartney as he journeys through the streets...
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The Love We Make

1999

Mariah Carey's Homecoming Special
10/1
Mariah Carey performs at her old high school on Long Island, featuring special guests 98 Degrees, Jay Z, Da Brat, Joe and DJ Clue.
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Mariah Carey's Homecoming Special

2021

Beyonce & Jay-Z: Power Love
0/0
A merger of megastar music. Discover the story of multi-genre performer and fashion promoter, Beyonce Knowles sand the world's first hip hop billionai...
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2014

John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly
9.5/4
John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly chronicles the musical evolution of one of the most influential solo artists of his generation. Featuring rare demos, int...
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John Mayer: Someday I'll Fly

2014

Yours And Mine
0/0
A retrospective short film celebrating the one-year anniversary of the self-titled visual album, BEYONCÉ.
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Yours And Mine

2015

Tidal X: Jaÿ-Z B-Sides Concert
8.5/1
Jay-Z B-Sides Concert Sponsored by Tidal Performed at New York's Terminal 5 a setlist stocked with never-before-performed-live fan favorites and forgo...
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Tidal X: Jaÿ-Z B-Sides Concert

2022

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
8.1/7
The 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony take place on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California....
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2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2014

Global Citizen Festival 2014
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2012

…Sings Musicals
7/1
BBC archive performances from musicals, including Ella Fitzgerald singing Mack the Knife, Captain Sensible performing a classic from South Pacific and...
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…Sings Musicals

2015

Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives
8/25
Exploring the social impact of what The Source Magazine in 1998 voted, "The Best Hip Hop Radio Show Of All-Time." The documentary film is the story of...
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Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives

2007

Mariah Carey: The Adventures of Mimi
7.7/18
Mariah Carey, the top-selling female artist of all time with sales of over 160 million units worldwide, took her newest show on the road in 2006 for t...
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Mariah Carey: The Adventures of Mimi

2006

Jay Z: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
8/1
The Jay Z Royal Albert Hall concert marks the first time that a hip hop act has headlined at the 135 year old London venue. The event follows Jay Z’s...
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Jay Z: Live at the Royal Albert Hall

2016

J. Cole Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming
7.8/4
One of music’s biggest stars returns home to Fayetteville, NC, delivering a riveting performance in the exclusive HBO presentation J. COLE FOREST HILL...
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J. Cole Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming

2024

TMZ Presents | The Downfall of Diddy
5.3/16
A series of lawsuits and allegations have legendary rap mogul P. Diddy on the ropes. TMZ has the troubling inside story from people who were there.
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TMZ Presents | The Downfall of Diddy

2013

Picasso Baby
9/2
Jay Z performs Picasso Baby at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC.
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Picasso Baby

2016

Lemonade
8.4/160
The second "visual album" (a collection of short films) by Beyoncé, this time around she takes a piercing look at racial issues and feminist concepts...
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Lemonade

2013

Life Is But a Dream
8.1/62
Life Is But a Dream is a HBO documentary about the life of US singer Beyoncé Knowles during the years 2011 and 2012 and on the recording of her fifth...
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Life Is But a Dream

2024

Piece by Piece
7.6/84
A unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through the lens o...
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Piece by Piece

2016

RD20
0/0
The documentary tracks the making of Reasonable Doubt, Hova's rise to stardom, and the legacy of the iconic album. Directed by Scheme Engine, the doc...
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RD20

2002

American Rap Stars
3/1
American Rap Stars centers on Omar Sharrif (director/host) as we follow him through the world of Hip-Hop.
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American Rap Stars

2016

A History of The War on Drugs, from Prohibition to Gold Rush
4/1
Why are white men poised to get rich doing the same thing African-Americans have been going to prison for?
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A History of The War on Drugs, from Prohibition to Gold Rush

2012

Money, Power, Respect: Hip Hop Billion Dollar Industry
0/0
Who of the icons Jay-Z, Diddy, 50 Cent and Dr. Dre becomes the first dollar billionaire?
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Money, Power, Respect: Hip Hop Billion Dollar Industry

2013

The Sound of Change Live
0/0
The Sound of Change was a benefit concert held at Twickenham Stadium in London, England, as part of the Chime for Change initiative, founded by Beyonc...
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The Sound of Change Live

2013

So So Def All-Star 20th Anniversary Concert
0/0
Jermaine Dupri's longtime friends, collaborators and So So Def Recordings' alumni celebrate the label's 20-year anniversary.
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So So Def All-Star 20th Anniversary Concert

2017

Biggie: The Life of Notorious B.I.G.
6.5/15
The first authorized biography of Christopher Wallace, allowing Christopher to narrate his own life story. Using archival footage and previously unkno...
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Biggie: The Life of Notorious B.I.G.

1998

Mariah Carey: #1's
5/6
1's is Mariah Carey's sixth DVD/video release. It contains 14 of Mariah' s #1 hits such as Heartbreaker, My All, Honey, Always Be My Baby, One Sweet D...
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Mariah Carey: #1's

2001

The Concert for New York City
4.6/14
The Concert for New York City took place on October 20, 2001 at Madison Square Garden. It was a celebration of the strength of New York and a thank-yo...
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2005
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Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]
1/1
A collection of music videos and behind the scenes footage released to promote Kanye West's upcoming debut album, College Dropout. The compilation fea...
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Kanye West: College Dropout [Video Anthology]

2004

And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
4.7/3
The film documents the development of hip hop culture since its inception in the 1970s. With interviews from various figures in the community such as...
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And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop

2007

Notorious B.I.G.: Bigger Than Life
6.2/15
The greatest rapper to ever pick up a mic - with his velvety flow and unparalleled rhyme style he captivated everyone from Jay Z to Tupac. Now Notorio...
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Notorious B.I.G.: Bigger Than Life

2003

Beef
6.4/13
A documentary on the evolution of MC battles from verbal one-upmanship to street warfare.
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Beef

2019

HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé
8.1/332
This intimate, in-depth look at Beyoncé's celebrated 2018 Coachella performance reveals the emotional road from creative concept to cultural movement.
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HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé

2018

Quincy
7.3/106
An intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones. A unique force in music and popular culture for 70 years, Jones has transcended racial and cultur...
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Quincy

2003

R. Kelly: The R. in R&B - The Video Collection
8.8/3
This DVD/CD combination package features all of R. Kelly's biggest music videos from the first 10 years of his career, and one of the most potent new...
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R. Kelly: The R. in R&B - The Video Collection

2019

Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift
7.8/10
Beyoncé takes viewers on a journey through Africa with an hour-long documentary special, an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the making of the album...
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Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift

2007

Classic Albums: Jay-Z - Reasonable Doubt
4.8/4
Reasonable Doubt is the debut album of American rapper Jay-Z, released June 25, 1996 on Roc-A-Fella Records in the United States and on Northwestside...
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Classic Albums: Jay-Z - Reasonable Doubt

2014

Beyoncé
9.1/29
Developed as a "visual album", Beyoncé's songs are accompanied by non-linear short films that illustrate the musical concepts conceived during product...
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Beyoncé

2011

Beyoncé: Year of 4
7/3
"Beyoncé: Year of 4" documents the year-long personal and artistic journey that inspired Beyoncé's fourth solo album, 4.
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Beyoncé: Year of 4

2007

The Beyoncé Experience Live
7.5/22
"The Beyoncé Experience Live" is a show by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles. It was shot in Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, on September 2...
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The Beyoncé Experience Live

2007

B'Day Anthology Video Album
5.7/3
B'Day Anthology Video Album is the first video album by American recording artist Beyoncé. It features thirteen music videos for songs from her second...
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B'Day Anthology Video Album

2019

Music Videos That Defined the 00’s
10/1
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2013

Rihanna 777 Documentary... 7Countries7Days7Shows
4.8/22
Gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at Rihanna's unprecedented globetrotting concert tour that hit seven countries in seven days with seven shows t...
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Rihanna 777 Documentary... 7Countries7Days7Shows

2005

Letter to the President
2/1
Feature documentary that showcases the close-knit ties between the Hip Hop Music community and America's social and political policy in the last 30 ye...
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Letter to the President

2005

Through the Fire
6.9/5
"Through the Fire" chronicles the journey of Coney Island basketball star, Sebastian Telfair, from famed Lincoln High School straight to the NBA.
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Through the Fire

2018

Beyonce & Jay-Z - Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100
0/0
The night's most anticipated appearance came from Beyoncé and Jay-Z, who brought their On the Run II show to Johannesburg while paying tribute to Nels...
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Beyonce & Jay-Z - Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100

2020

Black Is King
7.3/128
This visual album from Beyoncé reimagines the lessons of "The Lion King" (2019) for today's young kings and queens in search of their own crowns.
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Black Is King

2016

Alicia Keys - Here in Times Square
8/1
Here in Times Square is a concert television special featuring American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys. Recorded at Times Square in New York City, the...
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Alicia Keys - Here in Times Square

2020

Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert
6.6/5
The Coachella concert series is examined through the lens of rare footage, interviews, and performances from some of the most famous performers who ev...
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Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert

2004

Jay-Z and Linkin Park - Collision Course
5.5/3
Collision Course is a CD/DVD set released on November 30, 2004 by rapper, Jay-Z and rock band Linkin Park.[1] It went to #1 on the Billboard 200 upon...
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Jay-Z and Linkin Park - Collision Course

2014

Bang Bang
3/1
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Bang Bang

2008

Linkin Park: Road to Revolution - Live at Milton Keynes
8.2/19
'Road to Revolution - Live at Milton Keynes' was recorded during the Linkin Park's annual Projekt Revolution festival tour at the Milton Keynes Nation...
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Linkin Park: Road to Revolution - Live at Milton Keynes

2001

Jay-Z: MTV Unplugged
6.2/3
H to the Izzo, V to the Izza. That's right, "H.O.V.A." is descending onto the Unplugged scene, and things will never be the same. Get ready for an exp...
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Jay-Z: MTV Unplugged

2006

Kingdom Come
0/0
Kingdom Come is a video included in the ninth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z. It was released on November 21, 2006, through Roc-A-Fella Records...
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Paragraphs I Manifest
0/0
Upcoming documentary by Big Daddy Kane.
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Paragraphs I Manifest

2020

Hydration
0/0
Taking audiences backstage and behind the scenes of Pharrell's ground-breaking Something in the Water festival, using music to bring together his divi...
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Hydration

2017

The Story of O.J.
8/1
Jay-Z explores what being successful means to black people in a world of archetypes and wasteful spending.
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The Story of O.J.

2017

Bam
0/0
Musicians Jay-Z and Damien Marley discuss their upbringing and how it influences their music.
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Bam

2017

Kill Jay-Z
0/0
Jay-Z reflects on his decisions and mistakes and how they have affected his relationships.
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Kill Jay-Z

2017

Moonlight
0/0
A look at an all-Black cast reboot of the TV show "Friends".
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Moonlight

2018

Family Feud
2.5/2
Jay-Z aims to unite the new and older generations of rap fans, while also reflecting on his own infidelity.
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Family Feud

2025

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
7.7/7
Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years.
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