American rapper Jay-Z gets linked with Everton

Hip-hop mogul and billionaire Jay-Z is reportedly being linked with an ambitious takeover of Premier League strugglers Everton, marking what could be one of the biggest crossovers between music and football.

The 54-year-old rap icon, whose influence stretches far beyond music into a multibillion-pound empire, is rumored to be considering teaming up with American billionaire John Textor in a bid to acquire the historic English club.

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Jay-Z’s footballing passion isn’t a secret, with the “99 Problems” hitmaker previously expressing his deep admiration for Arsenal, spurred by none other than club legend Thierry Henry. But the thought of Hov stepping into the boardroom at Goodison Park might raise eyebrows—could the Gunners’ superfan really turn his back on North London to save Everton from sinking further?

Textor, who already owns stakes in various football clubs worldwide, is eager to bring the Roc Nation founder on board, possibly banking on Jay-Z’s global brand power to inject fresh momentum into the Merseyside club as they prepare for a move to the iconic Bramley-Moore Dock stadium.

However, Everton’s struggles on the pitch—rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table—pose a huge question: Is Jay-Z willing to stake his fortune on a club that may not even survive relegation?

While Textor must offload his 45% stake in Crystal Palace to meet Premier League rules, reports suggest that the Grammy-winning rapper “may be open” to the idea of joining forces in a sensational rescue effort. With all eyes on Sean Dyche’s squad ahead of the Carabao Cup tie against Southampton, fans are left wondering: Could Jay-Z be the financial and cultural jolt Everton desperately needs?

One thing’s for sure—if Jay-Z enters the Premier League arena, the game might never be the same again.