Jay-Z (a.k.a. Jigga, Hova, or Young Hov'; born Shawn Carter on December 4, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York) is a rap/hip hop performer and record label executive; one of the most popular and successful rappers of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Besides pursuing his own career, Jay-Z was one of the founders of Roc-a-Fella Records, a successful hip-hop label which also launched the careers of Beanie Sigel, Kanye West, Memphis Bleek, Young Gunz, Freeway, and others. Known for his metaphoric lines, freestyling abilities, crafty wordplay, and blending of street and popular hip hop, Jay-Z became one of the most respected rappers in the music industry before announcing his retirement from recording in 2004. Jay-Z was later appointed the new president and CEO of Def Jam Recordings. As of 2005, he is estimated to be worth $320 million, and is dating R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles.
by Nasir Jones October 10, 2005
the definitions below are sub par at best.
by bitches can't hang with the streets May 23, 2006
Although Michael the tin-pot weasel vice president referred to Eleanor the manager as sub par, she knew that she was undervalued in the organization, and soon left for a job with far better compensation. Michael, on the other hand, found himself fired for consistently treating the company's clients like dirt.
by Bide Your Team September 04, 2009
by Nas fan May 14, 2005
"Did you see Frisbee sectionals this year? Sub Par has some sweet skills!!!"
OR
" Those Sub Par guys are a Good Looking bunch of Dudes"
OR
" Those Sub Par guys are a Good Looking bunch of Dudes"
by Chereefer87 April 19, 2010
by Danox September 22, 2004
below the expected average; not good enough.
by cannas™ November 10, 2008