Jay Z and Lebron James
Shawn Corey Carter, better known as Jay z is a well-known American rapper, executive and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful Hip Hop artists and entrepreneurs in America having a net worth of $450 million as of 2010. He has sold approximately 50 million albums worldwide, while receiving thirteen Grammy awards for his excellent musical work and numerous additional nominations. Jay Z owns the 40/40 Club, is the part owner of the NBA’s New Jersey Nets and is also the creator of the clothing line Roca wear. He is the former CEO of Def Jam Recordings, one of the three founders of Roc-A-Fella Records, and the founder of Roc nation. As an artist he holds the records for most number one albums by a solo artist on the Billboard 200. Jay Z also had had four number ones on the Billboard Hot 100, one as lead artist.
He married American R&B super star Beyonce Knowels on April 4, 2008. On December 11, 2009, Jay Z was ranked as a 10th most successful artist of the 2000 – 2009 decade by billboard magazine and ranking as the 5th top solo male artist and as the 4th top rapper behind Eminem, Nelly, and 50 Cent.
Lebron James Knicks is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basket ball Association (NBA). He was born in December 30, 1984. His nickname is King James. He was a three times Mr. Basket ball of Ohio in high school. He was highly prompted in the national media as a future NBA super star while a sophomore at St. Vincent – St. Mary High school. He was selected with the number one pick in the 2003 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers and signed a shoe contract with Nike before his professional debut. Listed as a small forward, James has set numerous youngest player records since joining the league. He was named the NBA Rookie of the year in 2003 – 2004.
He was named the NBA most valuable player in 2008 – 2009 and 2009 – 2010 and has been both an AII – NBA selection and an AII – Star every season since 2005. In 2010, a much publicized free agency process ended with Lebron James Knicks dinging with the Miami Heat. He became the third reigning NBA MVP to change teams and the first since Moses Malone in 1982.Lebron James Knicks attended St. Vincent – St. Mary High school in Akron, where he became a starter during his fresh man year for the Fighting Irish. He averaged 21 points and 6.2 rebounds, and led the team to a 23 – 1 record, en route to the Division 3 state title. Coach Keith Dambrot started working with James doing $1 clinics at a local recreational centre.
Jay Z and Lebron James are very good friends. They work together for different companies and enjoy each other’s company. They like to work together and are often seen doing lunch or dinner together.