"A poet's mission is to make words do more work than they normally do, to make them work on more than one level." ― Jay-Z From Jay-Z Rapper Added on 1/31/2026 About Jay-Z American rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur widely regarded as one of hip hop's most influential artists. His recording career and business ventures have had major global impact. Born: 1969-12-04 View all quotes from Jay-Z