Jay-Z sold his streaming service Tidal to Square (now Block, Inc.) for approximately $297 million in 2021.

Eminem claims to memorize the dictionary to find rhymes, a habit he developed as a teenager.

Lil Wayne claimed he lost his virginity at age 11 to a girl who was a few years older.

Lil Wayne was signed to Cash Money Records at age 9 after calling Birdman's hotline and freestyling.

Jay-Z served prison time for drug dealing before his rap career took off.

Jay-Z co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records with Damon Dash and Kareem 'Biggs' Burke in 1995 after major labels passed on signing him.

Eminem failed the 9th grade three times before eventually dropping out of Lincoln High School.

Eminem's The Marshall Mathers LP sold 1.76 million copies in its first week in the US in 2000, setting a record for fastest-selling rap album at the time.

Kanye West left Chicago State University without graduating to pursue his music career, despite having a full scholarship.

Kanye West's mother, Donda West, was the Chair of the English Department at Chicago State University before retiring to manage his career.