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Jay-Z

The latest news on Jay-Z, American rapper and entrepreneur, including showbiz news and updates.

Born

4 Dec 1969

Industry

Entertainment, Music

Job Title

Singer

The Watch Book Rolex – Next Generation is just one of a handful of eye-catching tomes you could consider gifting to a watch lover. Photo: Handout

Timepieces

6 lush coffee table books to gift the watch lover in your life

These tomes tell of timepieces owned by powerful women like Elizabeth Taylor and hip-hop stars such as Busta Rhymes, to iconic pilot watches from the Cartier Santos to the Omega Speedmaster.

6 Dec 2025 - 6:00AM

Fashion

The old-school sportswear brands regaining a stylish, competitive edge

10 Nov 2025 - 11:34AM

Pakistan

The Diddy trial: how AI ‘slop’ from Pakistan is distorting reality

2 Jul 2025 - 12:22PM

Fame and celebrity

Who is Jay-Z’s alleged ‘secret son’, rapper Rymir Satterthwaite?

Rymir Satterthwaite – who claims he’s Jay-Z’s illegitimate son – has spoken out against the rapper amid allegations he was involved in sexual assault with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.

16 Dec 2024 - 6:00AM

Rymir Satterthwaite alleges that Shawn Carter – better known as Jay-Z – is his father. Photos: @rymir_is_here/Instagram, TNS

Fame and celebrity

Who is Carmen Bryan – the woman who had a ‘9-year affair’ with Jay-Z?

Carmen Bryan claimed to have had a 9-year affair with Jay-Z while she was dating rapper Nas, which was at the centre of one of the most famous feuds in hip-hop history – so what do we know about her?

15 Dec 2024 - 5:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Who is Cathy White, the latest subject of wild fan theories about Jay-Z?

Jay-Z and his previous relationships are back in the spotlight as a civil lawsuit alleging his involvement in the Diddy abuses was revealed – and netizens are honing in on a woman named Cathy White.

14 Dec 2024 - 5:00AMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

Meet Jay-Z’s mother Gloria Carter: from single mum in Brooklyn to philanthropist

She raised her children on her own after their dad left the family when Jay-Z was 11; later she co-founded the Shawn Carter Foundation and married long-time girlfriend Roxanne Wiltshire.

12 Dec 2024 - 8:54PM

Meet Jay-Z’s mother Gloria Carter: from single mum in Brooklyn to philanthropist. Photo: @shawncartersf/Instagram

Timepieces

10 blinging watches from Jay-Z’s epic, multimillion-dollar collection

The billionaire rapper has an eye for watches as well as an ear for music – his collection includes custom Richard Mille pieces, one of the rarest vintage Patek Philippe Chronographs, and an almost priceless Rolex

1 Aug 2024 - 6:00AM

XXIV

Rapper’s delight: how hip-hop got serious about watches

Once, a gratuitously iced-out dial was a sign of wealth and success, but today Jay-Z and Pharrell are seen as serious collectors whose appreciation for high horology means big business

4 Jan 2024 - 12:19PM

Millionaires and billionaires

6 of the most expensive celebrity-owned cars ever, from Porsche to McLaren

Ronaldo’s Bugatti Centodieci seems as though it was made for him, Elon Musk is a fan of the iconic 90s McLaren F1, and Beyoncé and Jay-Z found their dream car in the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail

24 Dec 2023 - 5:00AM

Like a few other celebrities we could name, Cristiano Ronaldo has a thing for expensive cars. Photo: Instagram/@cristiano

Fame and celebrity

10 celebrity relationships that have stood the test of time – and scandals

Beyoncé and Jay-Z stayed strong through cheating, while David and Victoria Beckham offered glimpses into their marriage in the Netflix docu

20 Dec 2023 - 10:09AM

Celebrity love that has endured (from left): Jay-Z and Beyoncé, David and Victoria Beckham, and Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks. Photos: @beyonce/Instagram, Reuters, EPA

High Jewellery

Gold chains never get old – from rap to royals, everyone loves a chunky necklace

From Ancient Egypt to Henry VIII, Coco Chanel to Jackie Kennedy, and more hip-hop artists than we can ever name, gold chains have endured as the ultimate jewellery power play

18 Dec 2023 - 10:38AM

Millionaires and billionaires

10 of the richest hip-hop artists in 2023 – net worths, ranked

From Diddy to Drake, these hip-hop artists are making big bucks beyond music – so who takes the throne on our list with a net worth of US$2.5 billion?

14 Dec 2023 - 6:01PM

Cartier

The Cartier Crash is making a comeback thanks to Kris Jenner, Jay-Z and others

Launched in 1967, the Cartier Crash has never been popular in the mainstream, but is enjoying a comeback after being spotted on the wrist of several celebrities

11 Dec 2023 - 12:00PM

The Cartier Crash watch has been spotted on the wrist of celebrities like Tyler, the Creator. Photos: @tanisova/Instagram, @goldberger/Instagram

Celebrity children

8 of Beyoncé and twins Rumi and Sir Carter’s cutest matching fashion moments

Beyoncé had her twins Rumi and Sir Carter in 2017 – they are rarely seen in public, except on rare occasions, like in the trailer for their mum’s Renaissance tour movie or posing with Madonna

5 Dec 2023 - 10:50AMvideocam

Beyoncé has had some adorable matching fashion moments with her twins, Rumi and Sir. Photos: @beyonce904, @beyonce/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

‘It’s not smelly!’ 10 celebrities who have taken the tube or subway

From Bradley Cooper and Karlie Kloss to The Spice Girls’ Geri Halliwell and Tom Cruise’s ex-wife Katie Holmes, here are 10 celebrities who have been spotted on the London tube or New York subway

28 Nov 2023 - 5:00AMvideocam

Jeff Bezos

9 celebrities with property in the ‘billionaire bunker’ – besides Jeff Bezos

Beyoncé and Jay Z, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen, and Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump are just a few of the celebrity couples who have bought property in Miami’s exclusive neighbourhood of Indian Creek

8 Nov 2023 - 3:00AM

Wine and Spirits

Is celebrity wine worth the hype, or does it leave a bad taste?

From Leonardo DiCaprio to Idris Elba, A-listers everywhere are bringing their bottles to the table – Style asked the experts if the results ever match the buzz

27 Oct 2023 - 5:00PM

International Property

Why mansion upkeep can cost millions per year – just ask Beyoncé and Jay-Z

The day-to-day running of a luxury mansion can result in monthly bills as expensive as buying an average person’s home – we break it down, from cleaning to cooking costs

8 Aug 2023 - 5:59PM

Fame and celebrity

9 of the most expensive celebrity mansions on the planet, ranked

A-list celebrities definitely splurge on their world-class homes, but who has spent the most money? Here are 9 of the most expensive celebrity homes on the planet, from Taylor Swift to George Lucas

30 Jun 2023 - 12:10AM

Fame and celebrity

Inside Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s new record-breaking mansion

Music industry’s most powerful couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z just bought the most expensive home ever sold in California … find out more about their new Paradise Cove residence in California

24 May 2023 - 6:00PM

Beyoncé and Jay-Z bought a US$200 million Malibu mansion in California’s famed Billionaires’ Row with breathtaking coastline views. Photos: @beyonce/Instagram; Handout

Audemars Piguet

What will incoming Audemars Piguet CEO Ilaria Resta bring to the brand?

After 30 years with the Swiss watchmaker François-Henry Bennahmias – the man who brought stars like Jay-Z and Shaquille O’Neal to the brand – will hand over to one of the few women leading a major luxury brand

24 May 2023 - 6:00AMvideocam

High Jewellery

Interview: François-Henry Bennahmias, Audemars Piguet’s fun-loving CEO

François-Henry Bennahmias, CEO of watchmaker Audemars Piguet, talks about his years transforming the company by focusing on the Royal Oak, and courting rappers and sports stars

23 May 2023 - 4:00PMvideocam

Celebrity children

6 celebrity kids with the most extravagant handbags, from LV to Birkins

Oh, the baby bling life! From Kim Kardashian’s pricey splurges for North West to Angelina Jolie’s matching Valentino bag with Zahara, here are 6 celeb kids who enjoy the high handbag life

8 Mar 2023 - 5:44PMvideocam

Timepieces

5 biggest watch moments in February, from celebrity bling to new releases

A-listers flaunted luxe watches, including Rihanna at the Super Bowl and Jay-Z at the Grammys, plus our pick of the most exciting releases from Audemars Piguet, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Piaget

25 Feb 2023 - 10:00AM

5 big moments in watchmaking in February: with Kendrick Lamar and Jay-Z flaunting fine timepieces at the Grammys, and releases from heavyweights Audemars Piguet and Jaeger-LeCoultre as well as designer ‘supergroup’ Artime. Photos: Audemars Piguet, TNS, Artime, Jaeger-LeCoultre

Celebrity style

7 multimillion-dollar celebrity watches, ranked by price

Many A-listers boast incredible timepiece collections, from football legend Cristiano Ronaldo to MMA star Conor McGregor – and some of their watches even cost more than a supercar

22 Feb 2023 - 1:00AM

Conor McGregor and Cristiano Ronaldo both boast incredible timepiece collections. Photos: Girard-Perregaux, @cristiano/Instagram, TNS, Jacob & Co.

Celebrity style

7 times Beyoncé rocked corsets like a queen, from Gucci to D&G

From vintage couture for the ‘Partition’ music video to futuristic goddess at the Grammys, here are 7 of Beyoncé’s best-ever corset fashion moments

16 Feb 2023 - 1:00AM

Fashion

‘A Legendary Pair’? Nike and Tiffany & Co. are set to launch US$400 sneakers

Nike and Tiffany & Co. announced their collaboration trainer via social media and a full-page ad in The New York Times – but why are some sneakerheads criticising the design?

3 Feb 2023 - 9:00AM

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