Tag Archives: Jay Z

Super Bowl 53 was a major deal for entertainment as it was held in one of the blackest cities in America: Atlanta, Georgia. Jermaine Dupri is notably one of the greatest talents to emerge from the city as a songwriter and producer; and in recognizing his contributions to the Atlanta …

– blogged by @DanielleBTV While some may be giving superstar Jay-Z praise or a pass, on locking in a deal with the NFL, it’s clear that not everyone is letting him get away that easy. News broke earlier this week that Jay-Z will be partnering with the NFL to help …

Jay-Z is teaming up with the National Football League on music and a new social justice campaign. Hov is racking up his list of business ventures with his newest partnership being with the NFL. The league’s plans with the music mogul include getting access into the music realm as well …

Jay-Z and Will Smith have come together again for another Emmett Till project, this time as a part of a new anthology series that chronicles the civil-rights movement “as told by the women behind it,” entitled ‘Women of the Movement’ on ABC. The story of Mamie Till-Mobley will be the …

The entire Carter family has officially entered the Billboard charts all at once. Following a record-setting chart entry for JAY-Z with “MOOD 4 EVA” and a top-five Billboard 200 debut for Beyoncé, Blue Ivy Carter joins her parents on the charts. In fact, the eldest Carter heir is now the …

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation is bringing Mixtape, a new restaurant, to the Fairfax District on Tuesday. The restaurant’s lead man is Jeremy Fall, a 28-year-old restaurateur who previously opened Nighthawk Breakfast Bar in Hollywood, Marina del Rey, Golden Box in Hollywood and Easy’s in Chinatown and Beverly Center. Fall is the …

Jay-Z is producing a new Netflix movie titled “The Harder They Fall.” From a music label and clothing lines to music streaming services, and more, there seems to be nothing Jay-Z is afraid to take on in the entertainment industry. Now, he’s putting his creative talents into the film world …

Meek Mill has announced the launch of his new record label, and he’s partnered with Jay-Z and Roc Nation to develop the next generation of artists. According to the Associated Press, the Philadelphia rapper will make a transition to the business side of the industry and serve as the president …

Jay-Z has signed on as the chief of brand strategy with a cannabis company called Caliva. The self-made billionaire, musician, and mogul is extending his talents to the marijuana industry as the chief brand strategist for Caliva, a burgeoning California company that counts former star NFL quarterback Joe Montana as …

Author, academic and media personality Michael Eric Dyson will be writing a book that focuses on the cultural impact of musician and mogul, Jay Z. Entertainment Weekly reports Dyson’s book will feature a foreword by #Pharrell and will contain a thorough breakdown of the self-made billionaire’s music career and cultural …

Jay-Z’s business entities have sued a New York City licensing firm, claiming it cheated the companies as part of a “colossal accounting scandal.” In the lawsuit, Jay-Z’s companies accuse Iconix Brand Group Inc. of lying about its finances when it made deals with the rapper’s Roc Nation apparel company. When …

The disgusting video of Phoenix, AZ police overly aggressively confronting Dravon Ames and his pregnant fiancée, Iesha Harper this week has caused a major uproar on social media and has gotten the attention of some major names…to include Jay-Z and his ROC Nation empire. The video shows an unidentified officer …

Jay-Z has invested $1 million into a Black-owned vegan cookie company. Hov is literally about his business, so much so that he’s now putting $1 million into a Black-owned cookie business called Partake Foods through his investment company Marcy Venture Partners. Partake Foods is a three-year-old vegan company based in …

NOBODY expected Cam’ron to pop out and perform “Welcome To New York City” alongside Jay-Z at Webster Hall back in April. But it turned out to be one of the greatest moments of the night…and seemingly an end to one of hip-hop’s biggest feuds. Jim Jones, who also showed up …

After more than two decades in the music business, Jay-Z, the G.O.A.T, is officially a billionaire,  and the first hip-hop artist to reach the feat, according to Forbes. While much of Jay’s fame comes from his overwhelming success in music, his wealth extends far beyond his legendary lyrics.  “I’m not a …

Daniel Franco is suing his former agency, Roc Nation Sports and its co-founder Jay-Z, over claims that he was forced to fight three times despite reports of illness and brain injury. According to TMZ, Franco signed with the agency in 2015, but his problems with Roc Nation Sports started in …

Jay-Z and Producer Timbaland are being sued by a soul artist named Ernie Hines over a song called “Paper Chase.” Hines recently filed a lawsuit against Hov, Roc-a-fella Records, Sony Music, and Timbaland, who produced the track featured on Jay’s 1998 album “Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life,” claiming the parties …

Roc Nation and Amazon have introduced new critical evidence in their ongoing legal battle against the attorney representing the problematic judge in Meek Mill’s case, Genece Brinkley. Brinkley’s attorney A. Charles Peruto Jr. sued the companies in 2018 over leaked audio in which he is heard bashing his own client. …

Jay-Z gave an emotional performance on Friday, paying tribute to Nipsey Hussle during his sold-out show at Webster Hall. According to People Magazine, the hip-hop mogul honored his late friend through an unreleased freestyle, acknowledging Hussle’s lifetime of activism in South Los Angeles with the impromptu performance. “Gentrify your own …

The history and current reality of Black people across the globe paints a picture of adversary, incredible challenges, opposition and what is arguably a systematic approach to eradicate any evidence of our very existence. However, in spite of all the odds against us, we still rise. Collectively, there’s a lot …