Jay-Z has become the world's first billionaire rapper.
That's according to Forbes magazine, which has estimated that the singer's wealth "conservatively totals" to $1 billion.
It based on the combined value of his businesses and investments.
His superstar wife is reportedly worth about $335 million, and they have had a joint net worth over $1 billion.
Jay-Z joins an elite club of entertainers that includes Oprah Winfrey, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Michael Jordan.
Disney, Kimmel tried defusing Kirk anger before show pulled
Walt Disney representatives and talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel raced to find the right words on Wednesday to calm a social media furor that erupted following criticism of his remarks about assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Cast of superhero series 'Gen V' unite to honour late co-star in Season 2
Actor Lizze Broadway felt like going to film Season 2 of the satirical superhero series “Gen V” was difficult without her co-star Chance Perdomo, who died in 2024 in a motorcycle accident.
'Wicked The Musical' to debut at Dubai Opera
'Wicked The Musical' will make its debut at the Dubai Opera in 2026 on January 28, revealing the untold story of the witches of Oz till February 15.
Disney's ABC pulls 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' off air after remarks about Kirk
Walt Disney-owned ABC said it was pulling "Jimmy Kimmel Live" off the air on Wednesday, after comments by the late-night show's host about the assassination of Charlie Kirk triggered a threat by the head of the top US communications regulator against Disney.
Mariah Carey brings star power to the Amazon ahead of COP30
Less than two months before Belem hosts the UN climate summit COP30, the Brazilian city welcomed pop legend Mariah Carey on Wednesday night as she joined a cast of local artists for a floating concert dedicated to the Amazon rainforest.
10:00am - Noon
Noon - 4:00pm
Hear the highlights from the week gone by on Dubai Eye 103.8. Listen again to the best interviews, advice and the top stories that has gripped our conversation this week.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
Does working from home kill productivity or can it benefit staff by giving them more flexibility and a better work/life balance?
Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?
Glory Ehirim Nkiruka is Noon’s first ever female delivery driver. In her first ever interview, she explained why she loves her job, despite the heat!
