It's unclear how big a stake Jay-Z has in the Nets...or whether he is compensated in ways beyond that stake.
But Zack O'Malley Greenburg, who writes for Forbes and recently authored a biography of the rapper/entrepreneur, surmises from various newspaper reports that Jay-Z received a discount on his investment. And with the value of the franchise likely to increase dramatically when it moves to Brooklyn, that investment could bring in some serious returns.
- Why Jay-Z’s Nets Investment Makes Sense, Fines Included - Zach O'Malley Greenburg - The Beat Report