What does H to the Izzo mean?

Songfacts®: The line “H to the Izz-O, V to the Izz-A” is a slang method of spelling out H.O.V.A. It was a trizzend in the rizzap community to put “izz” in words. “Hova” refers to what Jay-Z calls his “God Name,” which is “Jay-Hova,” as in Jehovah. Jay-Z raps about himself throughout the song.

Why does Shawn Carter call himself Jay-Z?

Jay-Z (born Shaun Carter) got the nickname back in 1993, when he borrowed some studio time and was recording some of his first tracks. The other people in the studio marveled to discover that Jay-Z was improvising all his lyrics, and decided that his ability was nothing short of miraculous. So they dubbed him J-Hova.

What is the Z in Jay-Z?

MTV Raps. It was at this point that Shawn Carter embraced the nickname Jay-Z, which was simultaneously an homage to Jaz-O, a play on Carter’s childhood nickname of “Jazzy,” and a reference to the J/Z subway station near his Brooklyn home.

What does ROC stand for Jay-Z?

According to one origin story, the image of a diamond was meant as a reference to the slang term “rock” for diamonds. Jay-Z’s record label is Roc-A-Fella Records, and using the hand symbol has come to be known as “throwing up the roc.”

What does HOV mean slang?

“High Occupancy Vehicle” is the most common definition for HOV on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. HOV. Definition: High Occupancy Vehicle.

What does Hova stand for?

Hov or Hova, is short for Jay-Hova, and it’s a shortened version/play of the word Jehovah, the Hebrew word for God. Jay-Z has called himself the “god” of rap.

What do Jay-Z owns?

In 1999, he founded the clothing retailer Rocawear, and in 2003, he founded the luxury sports bar chain 40/40 Club. Both businesses have grown to become multi-million-dollar corporations, and allowed him to start up the entertainment company Roc Nation in 2008.