"Shark Tank" Star Wants Newly Minted Billionaire Jay Z To Join The Panel

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She thinks the hip hop mogul would be a perfect guest judge on the series.

Now that's he's been christened as hip hop's first billionaire, everyone wants a piece of Jay Z—even more so than usual. For years, there have been conversations regarding whether or not Jay or Diddy would reach the billionaire status first, but either mogul taking the title is celebratory news for the industry. This mark also places Jay in another ranking as he's now the fifth black billionaire in the United States.

A TMZ cameraman was able to catch a moment with Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran and he asked what she thought about the 4:44 rapper's latest accomplishment. "He deserves it," she said. "C'mon. He's a self-promoter, he works his ass off. Why shouldn't he be a billionaire?" She added, "I bet he'll be a guest shark, why not? I'll make sure he gets invited. It's not my job [to get people on the show], it's my producer, but now that you say it, he'd be [fabulous]."  

For those unfamiliar with Shark Tank, the show features a panel of wealthy business tycoons who are presented with ideas from hopefuls looking to turn their creative passions into a money-making cash cow. If anyone knows how to navigate business, it's the man with a billion dollars. Maybe Jay should just skip over being a Shark Tank guest and create his own urban version of the show.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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