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When Jay-Z's mom tied the knot with her longtime partner over the weekend, it was an emotional moment for the year-old mother-of-four, who spent years 'hiding in a closet.' Gloria Carter first. When Jay-Z's mom tied the knot with her longtime partner over the weekend, it was an emotional moment for the year-old mother-of-four, who spent years 'hiding in a closet. Gloria Carter first came out as a lesbian to her musician son, 53, six years ago, and it left him in 'tears' as he came to grips with the realization that she had been 'living her life pretending to be someone else' for all that time - and ultimately inspired his hit track Smile. Jay
JAY-Z's Mom Gloria Carter Marries Longtime Partner Roxanne Wiltshire in Star-Studded Wedding Back in , the rapper revealed how his mother had come out to him as a lesbian in his track "Smile". Jay-Z might be known for his tough guy image, but the rapper says he cried tears of joy when his mother, Gloria Carter, came out to him as lesbian. That's a real story. Jay
Jay-Z cried after finding out his mother was a lesbian and turned the experience into inspiration for one of his most personal songs. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Mama Carter also serves as the CEO of the Shawn Carter Foundation , which was founded in between mother and son and provides financial assistance to high schoolers and undergraduate students who have shown academic potential but lack the necessary financials to pursue higher education. 
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She raised her children on her own after their dad left the family when Jay-Z was 11; later she co-founded the Shawn Carter Foundation and married long-time girlfriend Roxanne Wiltshire. Jay-Z's mum has spoken of how supportive her son was when she told him she was gay. The mother-of-four was presented with a special recognition gong for her contribution to his song Smile, released last year.
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Jay-Z's mum has spoken of how supportive her son was when she told him she was gay. Gloria Carter told an audience at the GLAAD Media Awards that it was the first time she's spoken to anyone about. . 
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Jay-Z previously opened up about his reaction when his mother Gloria Carter came out to him, with the rapper revealing that he “cried” out of happiness. Over the weekend, Jay-Z’s mother. .
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Jay-Z’s mom, Gloria Carter, tied the knot with her longtime girlfriend, Roxanne Wilshire, in a star-studded wedding ceremony that included Jay-Z and his wife, Beyoncé, who took a break from her. . 
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Jay-Z might be known for his tough guy image, but the rapper says he cried tears of joy when his mother, Gloria Carter, came out to him as lesbian. In an episode of Netflix's "My Next Guest Needs. .