Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter won Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammys, ...

Considered the greatest rap beef of all time, Jay-Z vs. Nas played out over years and produced iconic diss tracks like ...

When neverending debates of the greatest of all time in rap commence, Jay-Z's name reigns as mandatory in these conversations. The longevity that Jay-Z has adored over the course of almost 30 years is ...

Kanye West worked as a producer for Jay-Z before releasing his own music. The Chicago rapper produced songs for the successful album Blueprint, but Jay-Z wasn’t sure West was ready to be a star in his ...

On Thursday (Feb. 13), The Recording Academy announced that eight albums and five singles will be inducted into this year's Grammy Hall of Fame class, including Hov's classic debut Reasonable Doubt.

Jay-Z and Kanye West were once one of the most dynamic duos in hip-hop, collaborating behind the scenes and trading raps on singles and their collaborative album, 2011’s Watch the Throne. Since their ...

Jay-Z is undoubtedly one of the most successful and greatest rappers of all time. The 25-time Grammy Award winner is known for his masterful lyrics, smooth and confident flow, and infectious beats.

Find out why Juvenile believes classics like ‘400 Degreez’ outshine albums released by JAY-Z and Nas. Juvenile is raising eyebrows with his latest career hot take comparing his album sales to those of ...