Shawn Corey Carter, better known as Jay-Z, is a popular rapper and billionaire whose story of rags and riches is one made for Hollywood movies.

The 24-time Grammy winner is one of the most influential celebrities who not only earned a position in the music and entertainment world but also made a name for himself alongside Beyoncé as her partner. His life story is filled with many accomplishments beyond his musical career.

Jay-Z | Credits: Letterman/YouTube

Born in Brooklyn, New York, he began his career at a very young age. The rapper has seen many ups and downs, some quite dangerously low while the others impressively high.

In this article, we will discuss 5 ugly truths about his life that he probably wouldn’t want his fans or anyone to know.

Jay-Z doesn’t write the lyrics to his songs

Jay-Z does not write down the lyrics of his tracks. He...