Share Pin 0 SharesMedia Take Out Investigation: Is Jay Z’s Hair Real … Or Is It A Wig? How The Rumor StartedIt all began when Nicki Minaj went live on Instagram and fired off another round of insults at Cardi B. Fans across social media began dissecting every recent photo of Jay Z, zooming in on his scalp, hairline, and dreads. We provided them with close-up images of Jay Z’s hairline, scalp, and dreadlocks and asked them to weigh in. Nicki MinajWhy It MattersFor fans, this was never really about whether Jay Z’s hair is natural or not.