Is Jay-Z Working On A New Album?

The recent Book of Hov exhibit broke records at the Brooklyn Public Library. Here's what it might mean in terms of auguring new music from hip-hop's first billionaire.

The other day, my literary agent texted me a photo of the Brooklyn Public Library. Its front entrance was adorned in unusual garb: Jay-Z’s lyrics.

“I believe we may be at a surprise Jay-Z show,” my agent mused.

That’s exactly what it was—and will continue to be through the fall—although perhaps not a “show” in the sense most observers might have expected.…