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Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Gig: A Classic Jay-Z Audience Swap
Hip-hop's first billionaire once boosted his own career via fanbase cross-pollination. Now he's tapped an international superstar to broaden the NFL's…
Sep 29
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Zack O’Malley Greenburg
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August 2025
What Would Jay-Z Do: Buy The Whole Car
On his debut album, the hip-hop legend exhorted listeners to eschew automotive leases in favor of purchases. The advice has taken on new and broader…
Aug 29
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Zack O’Malley Greenburg
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July 2025
Greening Live Music In The Age of Trump
Concerts are one place where climate progress continues, thanks to acts like Coldplay, Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews, Guster, and AJR—and a growing…
Jul 29
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Zack O’Malley Greenburg
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June 2025
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.
Jun 17
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Zack O’Malley Greenburg
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May 2025
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…
May 31
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Zack O’Malley Greenburg
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April 2025
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.
Apr 30
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Zack O’Malley Greenburg
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March 2025
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.
Mar 5
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Zack O’Malley Greenburg
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February 2025
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.
Feb 21
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Zack O’Malley Greenburg
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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.
Feb 11
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Zack O’Malley Greenburg
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January 2025
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.
Jan 31
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Zack O’Malley Greenburg
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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.
Jan 16
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Zack O’Malley Greenburg
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December 2024
Music's Winners & Losers Of 2024
Five categories, five champs, five chumps.
Dec 24, 2024
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Zack O’Malley Greenburg
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