American music managers

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, businessman, and record executive. He was named the greatest rapper of all time by Billboard and Vibe in 2023. 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. He is the wealthiest musical artist in history, worth US$2.8 billion as of 2026.

American record producer and composer (1933–2024)

Christopher Brian Bridges (born September 11, 1977), known professionally as Ludacris (), is an American rapper and actor. Born in Champaign, Illinois, Ludacris moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he first began rapping. Starting out with a brief stint as a DJ, he formed the record label Disturbing tha Peace in the late 1990s to release his debut studio album Incognegro (1999). After its single, "What's Your Fantasy" (featuring Shawnna), became a top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, the album was re-released by Def Jam Recordings as his major label debut, Back for the First Time (2000). The latte

Joseph Walter Jackson was an American talent manager and patriarch of the Jackson family of entertainers. He was inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2014.

American television and social media personality

Scott Samuel "Scooter" Braun is an American businessman, investor, former talent manager, and record executive. He is credited with having discovered and managed Canadian singer Justin Bieber in 2008 and signed American singer Ariana Grande to his management agency in 2012, whose success led to the establishment of Braun's RBMG Records and later, SB Projects, which were both later acquired by Hybe Corporation. Braun has also served in career management for artists including Kanye West, Demi Lovato, J Balvin, Ozuna, Dan + Shay, and the Kid Laroi, among others. He retired from artist management in 2024.

Dutch-American talent manager and concert promoter

American songwriter, record producer, rapper, and music executive (born 1972)

American businessman, music publisher (1931–2009)

American rapper, actor and record executive

American bassist, singer, record producer, entrepreneur and television personality

American film producer and former chairman and CEO of United Artists (1937–2015)

Israeli–American media proprietor, investor

American drummer (1979–2024)

American musician (1939–2015)

American music executive

American music executive, businessman, record producer, and manager

American musician and record producer, talent manager (1927-1984)

American music critic, manager, and record producer

American businessman (1940–2016)

German-born Jewish-American impresario and rock concert promoter (1931–1991)

American music manager

American music manager (1926–1986)

American songwriter, dancer, singer, manager, and record producer (1931–2014)

American music manager

American music executive (born 1971)

Iranian-born American film developer

American music manager

American musician (1917-1973)

American music producer and promoter

American record producer

American entertainment lawyer and manager

Peace advocate, American television producer, music executive, entrepreneur, visual artist, writer, and musician

American music executive (1932-2010)

American musician, songwriter, record producer, manager, label executive, and consultant

American band manager (1943–2010)

American music industry manager/record producer

American attorney and art collector; father of Linda McCartney

American music manager (born 1953)

CEO

American music producer and film director

Israeli American businessman

American record producer and songwriter (1942-2015)

American businessman

American music manager (1947–2009)