LEGACY
Legacy of Kool Moe Dee
Artists and genres Kool Moe Dee directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
Big Daddy Kaneartist
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Will Smithartist
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Nasartist
JAY-ZartistShawn Corey Carter, known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, businessman, and record executive. In 2023, Billboard and Vibe ranked him as the greatest rapper of all time. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, Jay-Z is known for his complex lyricism that often uses double entendres, wordplay, and braggadocio. His music is built on a rags to riches narrative. According to Forbes, he is the wealthiest music artist in history, worth an estimated US$2.8 billion as of 2026.
Teddy Rileyartist