Artist who contributes to each of the starred entries, in a way
Else clues• *Hip-hopper who married Beyonc
• Death of Autotune rapper
• Hard Knock Life rapper
• The Black Album rapper
• Former CEO of Def Jam
• Guest MC on Rihanna's Umbrella
• Hip-hop artist married to Beyonc
• Hip-hop mogul married to Beyonc
• Hip-hop mogul who married Beyonc
• Hip-hop mogul, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
• Partial owner of the New Jersey Nets
• Rap star who co-owns the New Jersey Nets
• Rapper born Sean Carter
• Rapper married to Beyonc
• Rapper who co-founded Roc-a-Fella Records
• Rapper who is part owner of the New Jersey Nets
• Rapper with the #1 hit Empire State of Mind
• Retired rapper from Bed-Stuy
• Roc-a-Fella Records co-founder
• Shawn Carter's nom de rap