Adonis vs Jay-Z
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Compare the life timelines of Adonis (1930–present) and Jay-Z (1969–present) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 57 years, from 1969 to 2026.
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Adonis (1930–present)
- — Born in Al Qassabin, Syria Verified
- — Adopted the pen name Adonis Verified
- — Graduated in philosophy from Damascus University Verified
- — Imprisoned in Syria for membership of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party Verified
- — Moved to Beirut and later took Lebanese citizenship Verified
- — Co-founded the poetry journal Shi'r with Yusuf al-Khal Verified
- — Founded the journal Mawaqif Verified
- — Completed a doctorate at Saint Joseph University in Beirut Verified
- — Settled in Paris Verified
- — Awarded the Goethe Prize of the city of Frankfurt Verified
Jay-Z (1969–present)
- — Born in Brooklyn, New York Verified
- — Co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records Verified
- — Released his debut album Reasonable Doubt Verified
- — Released The Blueprint Verified
- — Became president and chief executive of Def Jam Recordings Verified
- — Founded Roc Nation Verified
- — Married Beyonce Verified
- — Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Verified