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Currently, Shawn Fanning is 44 years, 1 months and 0 days old. Shawn Fanning will celebrate 45rd birthday on a Saturday 22nd of November 2025. Below we countdown to Shawn Fanning upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | Shawn Fanning |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Age | 44 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | November 22, 1980 (Brockton, MA) |
| Birthday | November 22 |
| Town/City | Brockton, MA |
| Nationality | MA |
Shawn Fanning’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
Shawn Fanning was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.
Internet Entrepreneur who brought the mp3 into wide use with Napster, one of the earliest peer-to-peer or P2P file-sharing platforms.
He created his file-sharing program Napster while studying at Northeastern University. Napster's popularity earned him the cover of the October 2, 2000, issue of Time magazine.
He started Snocap in 2003 in an effort to legitimize his forays into digital media.
He spent a good part of his youth with his uncle, who ran the site Chess.net.
He was hated by Metallica Drummer Lars Ulrich, so of course Fanning had to show up to an MTV award show wearing a Metallica T-shirt.
