HAPPY 41ST BIRTHDAY JAY-Z!

Pop the Ace of Spades and turn on your fave Hov track.  Because Jay-Z turns 41 today!  It's been a huge year for Mr. Carter-- performing around the world, dropping a Best Seller book, embarking on major collabo projects with Eminem and Kanye, parlaying with billionaires, and being the attentive hubby to Beyonce--dude's been doing the most this year.

Check out our photo gallery with the highlights of Jay's big year....

            HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOV!