There's Jay-Z, who morphs a certain street hustler's cool and indifference into CEO extravagance. But for all his prominence, Jay-Z hasn't written a lot of crossover hits.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I always felt that Jay Z, if he had a different upbringing, could be on Wall Street or in politics. If you really listen to Jay Z talk, he's kind of the smartest guy in the room.
Jay-Z ain't a manager; he owns a management company. He been through this; he been through the game for a long time, so he knows tactics in taking artists in certain directions we need to go in.
I'm a fan of Jay-Z, I'mma always be a fan of Jay-Z.
The best bounce rapper ain't gonna be able to compete with Jay-Z, not on a major scale.
I respect Jay-Z. I like him.
Jay-Z, he knows precisely who he's going for - 14-year-old white suburban girls.
I want to work with Jay-Z.
I love Jay personally and as an artist; I think he's incredible.
Jay Z is building a range of businesses just on the strength of his brand. Lady Gaga has formed really interesting partnerships. Justin Bieber and his manager Scooter Braun are investing in a number of different companies and also promoting them in many ways.
Jay-Z is like a rap-savant, he doesn't have to write the rhymes down, he can create complex raps in his head. I mean he does memorize it, he just doesn't write it down on paper. He doesn't freestyle onto the track, it's all thought out.