Top 20 most influential African Americans

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   Jay-Z

 

Jay-Z

 

Hip-hop mogul who recently released the 'Watch the Throne' album with Kanye West, which went platinum on pre-orders alone. 

Influence: 119.5

Reach:17.1

Substance: 7.0

Media: 1,000

Internet: Formula: 107000000

Job: Businessman, rapper and producer

 

Sector: Entertainment/Media

 

Location: New York City

 

Age: 41

Jay-Z has won 13 Grammys and recorded 11 No. 1 albums -- more than any solo artist in history. His business interests include Rocawear clothing line, Roc Nation entertainment, 40/40 Club sports bars, Carol's Daughter beauty products, J Hotels, Translation Advertising and the New Jersey Nets. Jay-Z and his wife, Beyoncé, rank No. 2 on Forbes' 2011 list of top-earning celebrity couples, with a combined total of $72 million.

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