Tag Archives: Jay Z

Faizon Love took a shot at Jay-Z’s past as a drug dealer, and Cam’ron quickly came to Hov’s defense. On the Hip-Hop Uncensored podcast, comedian Faizon Love said he’s a fan of Jay’s music but doesn’t believe his stories about being a big-time drug dealer. “I like Jay-Z. I like …

Moguls Jay-Z and Rihanna are demanding that the U.S. Attorney General William Barr and the Department of Justice reopen the case of 20-year-old college student Danroy “DJ” Henry, who was murdered by a white police officer in 2010. Pharrell Williams, Charlize Theron, Taraji Henson, Odell Beckham Jr., Michael Williams, Kerry …

Despite the efforts of Massachusetts wedding planner Veronica Morales to stop Beyoncé from securing trademarking rights to her daughter Blue Ivy Carter name, The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board sided with the 38-year-old singer. A week ago, Beyoncé acquired intellectual property rights to her eldest child’s name, preventing others from …

Jay-Z, Yo Gotti, and Team ROC are suing Mississippi prisons over the health conditions during the coronavirus pandemic. The class-action lawsuit was filed on behalf of 227 inmates in Mississippi against the state’s Department of Corrections Commissioner Nathan Burl Cain and Centurion, the healthcare provider for Mississippi prisons. Billboard obtained …

Jay-Z is the epitome of a self-made businessman. He is doing his part to make sure the advancement of Black people is being seen and heard. In June, HOV took out ads in newspapers across the country to honor George Floyd, this time around he is shining light on black …

Written by: @kristenshylin_ Jay-Z’s social justice organization is demanding the prosecution and termination of Wisconsin police officer Joesph Mensah. Jay-Z’s Team Roc sent a message to District Attorney John Chisholm in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “How many more people must die at the hands of Officer Joseph Mensah?” Team Roc …

L’Antoinette Stines is suing Beyoncé and Jay-Z for copyright infringement, damages, and violation of her right to publicity, according to TMZ. This all comes after Dr.Stines claimed that she was never given compensation nor the appropriate credit on The Carters’ song, “Black Effect,” which relied heavily on Stines’ voice. According …

Roc Nation is calling for justice after the Charleston Police Department arrested a protestor for allegedly refusing to follow police orders. Givionne Jordan, known as Gee, was the only one to be arrested out of 38 people during a peaceful protest on May 31. Now #JayZ and his social justice …

‘All The Way Up’ by Fat Joe and Remy Ma was one of the biggest Hip-Hop songs released in 2017. The song peaked at No. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100, went double-platinum, and received 2 Grammy nominations. The song also received a verse from Jay-Z on its official remix. …

Jay-Z’s Team Roc, the philanthropic arm of Roc Nation, has taken out full-page spreads in newspapers in support of George Floyd protests, according to Complex. The spread includes a letter dedicated to Floyd, who was killed last week at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. The letter includes an excerpt …

Jay-Z made a phone call to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, where he urged politicians and prosecutors to “have the courage to do what’s right” and arrest the cops involved in killing George Floyd. In a statement, Hov said, “After our very earnest conversation, thank you to Governor Walz for doing …

An attorney hired by Jay-Z’s Roc Nation has filed a lawsuit against the healthcare provider of Mississippi’s infamous Parchman Penitentiary. Alex Spiro has defended many inmates at Mississippi State Penitentiary, and now he’s been hired by Roc Nation to go after Centene, the parent company of Parchman’s healthcare provider, Centurion. …

Jay-Z and Roc Nation’s affiliates Yo Gotti, Alicia Keys, Meek Mill, along with their attorneys, published an open letter to Georgia officials, demanding a speedy trial and the conviction of Travis and Gregory McMichael in the murder of Ahmuad Arbery. “By now we have all seen the crime’s disturbing video, …

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports is adding Lonzo, LiAngelo, and LaMelo Ball to their list of high profiled athletes, according to ESPN’s, Jonathan Givony. Lonzo is currently the starting point guard for the New Orleans Pelicans, but since the beginning of his career in NBA, the oldest Ball brother has changed …

Drake is donning his Hollywood producer hat and partnering with Quibi on a series based on the popular book 48 Laws Of Power. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the short-form streaming service, which is set to launch on  April 6, has greenlit a series based on The 48 Laws of …

Meek Mill‘s REFORM alliance has pledged to help combat the spread of the coronavirus in prisons.⠀⠀⠀⠀ Mill’s criminal justice organization REFORM Alliance has launched a plan called S.A.F.E.R. Plan that comes in the form of a policy that lists suggestions to help curve the spread of COVID-19 in prisons. The …

Jay-Z has finally addressed his critics the way does best, through hot bars. Jay-Z turned lemons into lemonade when his company Roc Nation partnered with the NFL to spearhead a new music and social justice campaign. The deal initially received a lot of ‘negative press” over what some perceived has …

Written by: @Samaya.RN Ever since Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the National Anthem back in 2016, the NFL has found itself cornered into the focus of racial injustice geared toward African Americans and people of color. Jay-Z’s entertainment foundation, RocNation, signed a multi-year deal with the sports league in …

The Justice Department announced on Wednesday that they are launching a civil rights investigation into the Mississippi Corrections Facilities, following the recent deaths of a dozen inmates, deadly gang activity, and inhumane conditions in the prisons. The investigation is exploring whether or not enough is being done to protect inmates, …

Hip hop mogul Jay-Z shared some touching memories of his friend Kobe Bryant while speaking at Columbia University Tuesday night. The notoriously private rapper said that the loss of his friend has been very difficult for both he and his superstar wife Beyoncé, “My wife and I took that… taking …