If there is anyone who knows about the success of hip-hop in the early 2000s, it’s Nelly. However, the rapper says that despite his massive success with hits such as “Country Grammar” and “Air Force 1s,” Nelly admits being a rapper during his era was difficult. This was partially because …

Stephen A. Smith says he received a phone call from Jay-Z after his comments comparing Rihanna to Beyoncé.  The adored sports talk show host joined Connect The Dots podcast recently, where he detailed his conversation with the Roc Nation founder. Last year, when Rihanna was announced as the 2023 Super …

Singer M.I.A. is calling out Jay-Z and Roc Nation for not helping her regain custody of her son.  The British rapper went on a lengthy Twitter rant about how she lost custody of her now 14-year-old son Ikhyd to ex-fiance businessman Benjamin Bronfman. According to M.I.A., Jay-Z was paid by …

Kelly Rowland is standing behind Jay-Z and his criticism of the Recording Academy.  The former Destiny’s Child star weighed on Jay’s viral Dr. Dre Global Impact Award acceptance speech, where he called out the award showing for never honoring Beyonce with Album of the Year. “I couldn’t be more proud …

While accepting the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award Sunday night during the Grammy Awards, Jay Z criticized the Academy for never awarding Beyoncé with the ‘Album of the Year’ award despite her leading in Grammy wins. “I don’t want to embarrass this young lady but she has more Grammys and everyone. …

N.O.R.E says before he buys a watch, he reaches out to his friend Jay-Z because he trusts his guidance when it comes to watches. The rapper-turned-podcaster recently appeared on the Wrist Check podcast and talked about why he trusts Hova’s suggestions. “I won’t buy a watch unless I speak to …

Usher recently revealed on the “Club Shay Shay” podcast that he was once involved in secret discussions of creating a supergroup with Jay-Z, Pharrell Williams, and Diddy. During the interview, Shannon Sharpe asked Usher if he had ever turned down a collaboration that he later regretted. “Yeah. You gon’ hate …

Roc Nation is addressing the rumors of a new Jay-Z album after reports surfaced on social media that “A NEW JAY-Z ALBUM IS BEING TEASED FOR 2024.” On Sunday, social media buzzed with reports of a new Jay-Z project after director Hidji World posted Instagram Stories hinting at his involvement …

  New York City Council members are pushing for legislation to declare December 4th as “Jay-Z Day” to celebrate the iconic rapper’s birthday in his hometown. “The global phenomenon that is Jay-Z—born Shawn Carter—is widely known as an artist, mogul, husband and father, wealth builder, and supporter of economic development and community causes,” …

Jay-Z and Meek Mill’s REFORM Alliance have achieved victory once again, successfully challenging and reforming Pennsylvania’s punitive probation system. According to HipHopDX, it was revealed Thursday, that the criminal justice reform collective collaborated with bipartisan lawmakers and advocates to present Senate Bill 838 to Governor Josh Shapiro. The bill is …

Gayle King may have shocked her bestie, Oprah Winfrey, after she landed a rare interview with Jay-Z. According to King, Oprah doubted she could land the interview. But thanks to King’s persistence, it happened last month after Hov granted King and CBS News the opportunity at his Book of HOV …

Jay-Z speaks out on his historic induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, noting that it marked a significant milestone for the world of Hip Hop culture. This past Friday, CBS Mornings featured the ‘The Book Of HOV’ exhibition at the Brooklyn Public Library in New York City. In a …

We no longer have to speculate how Beyonce and Jay-Z came up with their daughter Blue Ivy’s name. The hip-hop legend has spoken on it. During an exclusive interview with CBS Morning, Shawn Carter disclosed that his eldest daughter’s name had nothing to do with a color preference or branding …

Jay-Z finally answers the question that has been floating around on social media, “Would you take $500,000 or have lunch with Jay-Z?” The renowned rap legend joined Gayle King for an interview on CBS Mornings to address the widely debated question circulating among social media users. During the conversation, Hov …

Jay-Z explains why he has a difficult time revisiting his earlier music videos. Hov recently engaged in a conversation with Complex alongside other notable figures such as Missy Elliott and DJ Khaled, sharing their experiences of collaborating with the renowned director Hype Williams. Reflecting on his earlier collaborations with Hype, …

On Wednesday, it was announced that Jay-Z was closing his 40/40 Club in Manhattan following its 20-year run. According to Eater, the club closed its doors in late July with plans of reopening a new location that has yet to be revealed. Andrea Thomas, a company representative, mentioned that the …

During a recent That’s F***ed Up Podcast episode, Dame Dash opened up about JAY-Z’s alleged bitterness over him dating Aaliyah while they were both courting the late singer. “I just threw my A-game, and I guess Jay was trying to get at her as well, and I didn’t know,” he …

Jay-Z has teamed up with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft on a new project aimed at countering book bans happening throughout the country. TMZ has learned that Jay-Z’s The Shawn Carter Foundation and Kraft’s Foundation to Combat Antisemitism have donated $1 million to provide pro bono legal services for educators and librarians targeted …

Jay-Z’s mother, Gloria Carter, recently got married to her long-term partner in a star-studded wedding ceremony. On Sunday, Mama Hov exchanged vows with Roxanne Wilshire. Among the celebration were JAY-Z and daughter-in-law Beyoncé and grand-daughter Blu Ivy, along with other stars like Kelly Rowland, Tyler Perry, Good Morning America host …

In case you wanted some items touched by Jay-Z and Beyoncé, a few are up for grabs on eBay. Some unique items from one of the couple’s former homes have made their way to the auction site, TMZ reported. Unfortunately, it’s not personal items like jewelry or clothes, but there …