Does Jay Z have a diploma?

"Education is super important," Jay-Z said. "I don't have a high school diploma or a college diploma, but still for me to articulate, I had to have some form of schooling to articulate my thoughts."
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Does JZ have a high school diploma?

Jay-Z, hip-hop's first billionaire, never graduated from high school. The rapper does, however, publicly encourage people to value education. Virgin Group founder Richard Branson quit school at 16. Soon after dropping out, he started his first company, which later became Virgin Records.
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Does Beyonce Have a high school diploma?

Some claim she received a diploma via homeschooling while working with the successful girl group Destiny's Child. Two years ago, rumors swirled that Beyonce was getting a GED when she was photographed entering an Alternative Education Complex in New York. Neither has attended college.
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How much education does Jay-Z have?

Jay-Z – who is regarded as hip-hop's first billionaire – never graduated from high school. Kanye West – who is considered hip-hop's second billionaire – was a college dropout, as he titled his debut album. So was Dr. Dre – another hip-hop icon and a near billionaire – who left college after just two weeks.
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Does Eminem have a GED?

In an interview with Rolling Stones' Josh Eells (October 17, 2011), Eminem said as a reply to Josh Eells asking him: More acting? Perhaps you can go back to school: Well, I actually did go back to school and got my GED.
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Billionaires Who Don't Have High School Diplomas



Can you get rich without a high school diploma?

The people who started from nothing, dropped out of high school or college, and became millionaires are fewer but they still exist. Brian Tracy and Richard Branson are high school drop out success stories, for example. Mark Zuckerberg, Michael Dell, and Bill Gates didn't finish college.
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Does Rihanna have a high school diploma?

Rihanna - RiRi left Barbados — and high school — at age 16 with a record deal from Def Jam instead of a diploma. Now the Bajan beauty is a worldwide superstar with music, fashion and acting accolades. (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
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Does Cardi B have a high school diploma?

After graduating from high school, Cardi attended college for some time, but money woes and an abusive relationship derailed her plans.
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Is Drake a high school dropout?

Drake has graduated from high school. The 25-year-old rapper has one less thing to mope about, revealing that he has finally earned a diploma after dropping out of school in his teens. "As of tonight I have graduated high school!" Drake announced on Twitter. "One of the greatest feelings in my entire life."
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What was J Cole's GPA?

He graduated magna cum laude in 2007, with a 3.8 GPA.
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What was Nicki Minaj GPA?

“Nic please help me I need 350$ for a summer mit program I managed to save the rest working weekends it would relieve sm stress I'm 17,” wrote user @Jawad_Minaj alongside proof of her 4.0 GPA. “Of course,” Minaj responded.
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What was DaBaby's GPA in high school?

Rapper DaBaby denies he graduated high school with a 1.8 GPA.
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Who is the richest high school dropout?

David H.

The self-made billionaire businessman dropped out of high school in the ninth grade and worked at a gas station before being drafted into the Army in 1943. In 2013 he took Dole Foods private in a deal that valued the company at $1.6 billion.
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Did Eminem finish high school?

After spending three years in ninth grade due to truancy and poor grades, he dropped out of Lincoln High School at age 17.
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Is Whoopi Goldberg a high school dropout?

Whoopi Goldberg had an undiagnosed learning disability that lead to her dropping out of high school at age 17. Goldberg spoke with the Child Mind Institute, revealing that she wasn't able to keep up with her studies due to dyslexia (which she wasn't diagnosed with until later in life).
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Did Beyonce finish school?

Beyonce Knowles dropped out of high school at the age of 15 to tour with Destiny's Child. Her dad, Matthew Knowles provided her with tutors while on the road but she never earned a high school diploma.
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Did Jim Carrey finish high school?

Jim Carrey left school at age 16 to help provide for his family. Carrey dropped out of school at age 16 to work as a janitor in order to help support his family. However, he had been performing stand-up since the age of 15, and he was already opening for big comedy acts like Rodney Dangerfield.
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Does Jake Paul have a high school diploma?

Jake Paul and his brother, Logan, started out just a few years ago as Vine stars. They eventually dropped out of high school and college, respectively, to move to L.A. to try to make it as actors.
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Did Katy Perry finish high school?

Not only did Perry not graduate high school, but most of her primary schooling was woefully inadequate. According to Perry, who spoke to Yahoo in 2014, her parents' religious views led to her receiving an inconsistent education as a child.
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How can I make 80000 a year without a degree?

Jobs That Pay 80k a Year Without a Degree
  1. Commercial Pilot. Median pay: $121,430 per year. ...
  2. Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager. Median pay: $94,560 per year. ...
  3. First-Line Supervisor of Police and Detectives. Median pay: $91,090 per year. ...
  4. Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairer. Median pay: $84,990 per year.
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What is the highest paying job without a highschool diploma?

Jobs that pay well without a high school diploma
  1. Packer. National average salary: $10.24 per hour. ...
  2. Florist. National average salary: $12.24 per hour. ...
  3. Warehouse worker. National average salary: $12.92 per hour. ...
  4. Security guard. National average salary: $13.28 per hour. ...
  5. Telemarketer. ...
  6. Receptionist. ...
  7. Gardener. ...
  8. Forklift operator.
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Who is the richest person in the world without a high school diploma?

Carl Lindner

In 1984 Lindner bought Chiquita Brands International (formerly United Foods) and ran it until 2001. The family dairy, called United Dairy Farmers, now has 200 ice cream parlors and convenience stores. Lindner's estimated net worth: $1.7 billion.
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