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Jay-Z is slated to help celebrate the reopening of New York’s iconic Webster Hall on April 26 after the venue’s extensive renovation. The rap legend’s “B-Sides 2” show will be his first time playing at the venue that first opened in 1886. The renovation of the 133-year-old venue was intended to …

On Thursday, family, friends and fans of Los Angeles rapper and activist, Nipsey Hussle, gathered at the Staples Center to pay their respects to their beloved father, friend, son, significant life-partner and colleague.  During the home going ceremony, Karen Civil read a heartfelt letter penned by our Forever President Barack …

Rapper Lil Uzi Vert’s heated battle with his record label, Generation Now, has become a trending topic online, gaining the attention from millions – including Roc Nation – who has stepped in to put the fire out. Earlier on Monday, Uzi released several Instagram Stories promoting his “Free Uzi” campaign, …

Songs by rapper Jay-Z are now categorized as “culturally important,” as they’ve just been inducted into The Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry. Jay-Z’s songs, along with music by Cyndi Lauper and Robert F. Kennedy, are now a part of the 25 recordings added to the National Recording Registry. The …

Beyonce and Jay-Z are set to be honored at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards for their continual support and acceptance of the LGBTQ community. “Beyonce and Jay-Z are global icons and passionate defenders of human rights and acceptance for all people,” GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said …

Between Jay-Z’s quiet contributions to Lil Wayne’s financial stability, his support of Colin Kaepernick, his label’s advocacy for Meek Mill and 21 Savage, and his formidable contributions to criminal justice reform, the rap legend has seemingly made it his mission to use his money, power, and fame to protect our cultural …

Back in January, Dame Dash made headlines over his controversial interview with Nick Cannon for his YouTube show, “Cannon’s Class,” in which the two discussed a slew of controversial topics – including Jay-Z’s alleged relations with a young Foxy Brown and his work relationship with R. Kelly after his highly-publicized …

Last night, Beyonce launched her ‘Greenprint Project’ through a grassroots social media campaign, with husband Jay-Z right by her side, in support of the initiative that aims to encourage the integration of plant-based foods in our daily diet.  And of course, with any real challenge, a reward is imminent. So for …

Kanye West is burning bridges, one by one, and this time, he’s going after his brother from another mother, Jay-Z. In new court documents obtained by The Blast, West accused Jay-Z and his famed Roc-A-Fella Records label of holding out on money that is owed to him.  West also named …

Rapper Future had a few things to get off his chest about Jay-Z’s diss from his hit album “4:44.” The Atlanta native said he and Jay had a sit-down, in which the two discussed Jay’s line from album opener “Kill Jay Z,” where Future claims Hov dissed him saying, “In …

As if Fox News has ever had anything good to say about hip-hop artists or hip-hop culture, the show and its guests have targeted another group of rappers and this time for anti-semitism.  Recently on Tucker Carlson’s Fox News show, he sat down with Victor Davis Hanson of the Hoover Institute and …

JAY-Z, Meek Mill, Sixer’s Co-Owner Michael Rubin and New England Patriots CEO Robert Kraft are creating a criminal justice reform organization. The four are assembling a team of financial bigwigs to assist with their new coalition. Complex is reporting that the details surrounding this new organization will be revealed next …

Jay-Z’s music streaming service, Tidal, is under investigation in Norway over accusations that the company feigned listener numbers. The range of the fake numbers could apparently include hundreds of millions of inaccurate plays of albums from major artists like Beyoncé and Kanye West.  Last May, Dagens Næringsliv assumed, off of internal data …

Leave it to Jay-Z and Beyonce to bring the appreciation for art back to life. The dynamic duo’s “Apes***” music video was a work of art on its own, being shot in the world famous Louvre Museum. Paying homage in their creative way for classical pieces like the Mona Lisa, …

Jewelry and clothes are fine gifts, but you can’t put a price on what Jay-Z did for his grandmother.  Hattie White was one of the most prominent female figures in Jay’s life. The Brooklyn icon’s relationship with his grandmother has been unwavering throughout his life and career. That being said, …

In the entertainment industry, many fall victim to their own celebrity status, but fortunately for Lil Wayne, he was able to make it through his tough time – musically and financially – with the help of his “real friends” Jay-Z and Swizz Beatz. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Over the weekend, on the final stop …

Jay-Z and Kylie Jenner have the same net worth, according to Forbes. Forbes magazine has released its “Top 10 of America’s Wealthiest Celebrities in 2018” list, and hip-hop mogul and business owner Jay-Z is tied with Kylie Jenner. Both tied for the fifth and sixth spots with a fortune of …

Since his highly-anticipated prison release, Meek Mill has been welcomed with opened arms by fans, former foes and many of his peers. From the high-profile support from Michael Rubin, Robert Kraft and the billionaire from Marcy to ringing the bell at the start of Game 5 of the Sixers-Heat playoff …

The 2019 Grammys are coming and the nominations are in. Hip hop wins again with Kendrick Lamar leading total nominations with 8 and Drake coming next at 7. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Producer Boi-1da and Brandi Carlile each earned 6 nominations, which makes Carlile the most nominated woman at the 2019 Grammys.  Cardi B, …

Over the weekend, Meek Mill sat down with Tidal’s Elliott Wilson to talk all things, “Championships,” from his journey, criminal history, and advocacy for prison reform to his reconciliation with Drake, which also included a great story about an awkward moment in their beef. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ “This my first time, I was …