Music Business Journalist & Author; Former Senior Editor at Forbes; Author of "Empire State of Mind"; Contributor to The New York Times

New York, NY, USA
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Zack O'Malley Greenburg Biography

Zack O'Malley Greenburg is an American writer, journalist, and author specializing in the intersection of music, business, and culture. Greenburg spent a decade as a senior editor at Forbes, covering music, media, and entertainment. During his tenure, he wrote more than 1,000 stories, including over a dozen cover features on figures such as Kanye West, Richard Branson, and Katy Perry. Greenburg played a key role in pioneering Forbes' hip-hop coverage and contributed to the launch of the 30 Under 30 franchise. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Billboard, McSweeney's, and other major news outlets.

Greenburg is the author of five books, including "Empire State of Mind: How Jay-Z Went From Street Corner to Corner Office" and "A-List Angels: How a Band of Actors, Artists, and Athletes Hacked Silicon Valley." "Empire State of Mind" explores Jay-Z's ascent in the music industry and business world, drawing on accounts from individuals who knew him throughout his journey. The book has been re-released by Penguin and is recognized for its insight into hip-hop's business landscape.

Greenburg's publications also include "Michael Jackson, Inc.," which examines Michael Jackson's business strategies, and "3 Kings: Diddy, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z and Hip-Hop's Multibillion-Dollar Rise." His fifth book, "We Are All Musicians Now," is serialized through a newsletter on Substack, where he continues to cover the business of music.

Greenburg has served as a source for BBC, NPR, and 60 Minutes, and has spoken at events such as SXSW, CES, TEDx, Princeton, and Harvard. Before his journalism career, he appeared as Lorenzo Odone in the film "Lorenzo's Oil." Greenburg holds a degree in American studies with a concentration in urban studies from Yale College. His work focuses on the business of entertainment, music industry trends, and the evolving relationship between pop culture and finance.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/13/2026.

Zack O'Malley Greenburg Videos

Zack O'Malley Greenburg on Studio 4 with Host Fanny Kiefer Part 2 ...

Zack O'Malley Greenburg on Studio 4 with Host Fanny Kiefer Part 2 ...

Staff Writer at Forbes Zack O'Malley Greenburg is interviewed by Fanny Kiefer on Shaw TV's Studio 4 in Vancouver and discusses his new book called...

Forbes Magazine's Zack O'Malley Greenburg - Cash Rules

Forbes Magazine's Zack O'Malley Greenburg - Cash Rules

Last week we sat down with the man behind Forbes Magazine's Hip-Hop Cash Kings list, Zack O'Malley Greenburg. In our interview we talk about how he...

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