If Apple Buys Tidal, Jay Z Can Thank Beyonce, Kanye West And Prince

Tidal Wave: Jay Z may soon have millions more reasons to smile. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Live Nation).

Yesterday theWall Street Journalreported that Apple was in talks to buy Jay Z’s Tidal music streaming service. Precise numbers and timelines are unclear at this point, and representatives for both Jay Z and Tidal didn’t respond to FORBES’ request for comment. But if a deal does go through, Jay Z can thank Beyonce, Kanye West and Prince.

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