Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Cardi B’s new single “Imaginary Playerz” is reviving interest in ...

In 2025, Timbaland is proving that his influence extends far beyond the studio. This year, he co‑founded Stage Zero, an AI‑driven entertainment company that debuted the virtual artist TaTa, blending ...

Kid Rock speculated that the NFL works with Jay-Z as a DEI hire. How do the album sales of the two artist compare?

Originally on Lupe Fiasco’s Lupe The Jedi mixtape, Hova took Paul Wall’s “Sittin Sideways” cut and made it his own. 24. “Drop It Like It’s Hot (Remix)” with Snoop Dogg & Pharrell Hov originally let ...

Born Shawn Corey Carter, Jay-Z is not just one of the most successful rappers of all time. He’s a cultural icon whose influence extends far beyond music. Jay-Z started from humble beginnings in the ...

The exchange sits within a history of one-sided commentary between the two rappers. Their disconnect traces back to 50 Cent’s 1999 song “How to Rob,” which mentioned Jay-Z among several peers. While ...

Rumors have been doing rounds online that Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s music catalog was removed from Spotify following the release of ...