ZOGBLOG by Zack O'Malley Greenburg

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We Are All Musicians Now: The Introduction
Artists are canaries in the coal mine of modern business, experiencing seismic tech disruptions years before those in other industries. Follow the…
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Taylor Swift And The Live Music Slump
Halfway through 2025, touring numbers are down industrywide—and the decline is even steeper when you properly account for music's biggest superstar.
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What Would Jay-Z Do: Argue With Fools
Though he once offered lyrical advice to the contrary, Jay-Z sparred with various individuals amid his ascent—and watched several icons foolishly bestow…
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Hip-Hop’s Wealthiest Artists 2022
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Hip-Hop's Highest-Paid Artists Of 2021
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The Deal That Made Jay-Z A Billionaire
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Michael Jackson's "Thriller" Was Almost Called...
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The Jay-Z Index: How To Invest Like Hov
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Country Music's Highest-Paid Artists 2021
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A Coda For My Musical Mentor
My uncle James O’Malley passed away late last month. Were it not for him, I might not have discovered music beyond "Jock Jams"—or become who I am today.
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Introducing "What Would Jay-Z Do?"
My new Substack series will dissect the billionaire mogul's most consequential decisions—revealing a blueprint that readers can use in their own lives.
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Diddy's Diminished Net Worth
The disgraced former billionaire is in jail awaiting trial. Though his empire is crumbling, he's still worth $300 million. Here's the breakdown.
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Music Streaming Surprises
I dove into the numbers of the past year—and beyond—to find the biggest shocks atop the charts.
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Best Bets For Grammy Glory 2025
Oddmakers are predicting another sweep for pop divas on music's biggest night—but nothing for Taylor Swift. As usual, I've got predictions of my own.
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LA Fire Relief: How To Help
The entertainment industry has largely paused amid the worst wildfires in recent memory. Here are some ways to help—or find help.
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Music's Winners & Losers Of 2024
Five categories, five champs, five chumps.
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ZOGBLOG by Zack O'Malley Greenburg
ZOGBLOG by Zack O'Malley Greenburg
A Jay-Z biographer and former Forbes editor brings you an insider's perspective on the intersection of music, media and money—with takeaways relevant to any entrepreneur.
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