Jay-Z's empire: What the billionaire stands to lose as he faces sexual assault accusation

Jay-Z built his billion-dollar empire through a handful of business endeavors after breaking into the music industry in the 1990s.

Born Shawn Carter, the "Renegade" rapper became hip-hop's first billionaire in 2019 and, as of 2024, is estimated to be worth $2.5 billion, according to Forbes.

With his hands in a number of profitable ventures, including partnerships with the NFL, a music streaming service and a global entertainment agency, it remains to be seen if any of his businesses...