JAY-Z gave a rare interview to The Sunday Times in which he discussed racial issues in America, the use of social media, and his own legacy. While promoting his latest PUMA partnership, the hip-hop legend and businessman shared his thoughts on the country’s tense racial atmosphere, highlighting both the country’s …
Read More »Jay-Z Partners With LVMH In 50/50 Champagne Deal
Jay-Z and LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE join forces in the Champagne industry, confirming the alliance between the world of hip-hop and luxury as the Covid-19 pandemic reduced sales of the festive wine world-wide. LVMH has a 50% stake in the high-end brand Armand de Brignac, which Jay-Z owns. …
Read More »Jay-Z’s Roc Nation to Start Imprint With Random House Called Roc Lit 101
Jay-Z is forming a long-lasting partnership with the book industry just a decade later after publishing his memoir “Decoded.” His entertainment company, Roc Nation, is starting an imprint with Random House called Roc Lit 101. On Tuesday, during a joint announcement, Random House and Roc Nation promised “books at the …
Read More »Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Teams Up With Brooklyn’s Long Island University To Launch New School For College Students
Written by @kristenshylin_ Jay-Z’s entertainment company, Roc Nation, is partnering with Brooklyn’s Long Island University to launch a new school. In a statement released Tuesday, Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez referred to the partnership as “a true investment in our community and young people in Brooklyn, in New York City …
Read More »Jay-Z And Will Smith Team Up On New App “Hipcamp”
Jay-Z and Will Smith will be teaming up to produce a new Airbnb camping app called #Hipcamp. The new company announced it had accepted $25 million in its latest round of investment, which is reportedly from JAY-Z’s Marcy Venture Partners and Will Smith’s Dreamers VC fund. Marcy Venture Partners is …
Read More »Jay-Z and Roger Goodell Talk New Deal and Colin Kaepernick: “I’m Not Knocking Anything He’s Doing and I Hope He Doesn’t Knock What I’m Doing”
On Wednesday, just one day after the NFL announced a partnership with Jay-Z for a new music and social justice campaign, Nessa Diab, girlfriend of Colin Kaepernick, took to Twitter to speak her piece on the new deal. In a series of tweets, Nessa scoffed at the fact that discussions …
Read More »That’s Baller: Beyoncé Secures The Bag With $300 Million From Uber
If you are really listening to what some of your favorite artists are rapping or singing about, some of them are giving you more than dope versus over tight beats. Love or hate her, Beyoncé has always provided good messages in her music. From lighthearted, romance filled lyrics to financial …
Read More »JAY-Z and Beyoncé Are Banning Social Media From Their Pre-Oscar Bash
The Carters are planning a huge Pre-Oscars party and have asked guests to respect each other’s privacy and not post pics of the event all over social media. This directive comes two weeks after JAY-Z’s star-studded Roc Nation Pre-Grammy brunch., hosted by the couple. The Grio reports the couple has …
Read More »Jay Z And Roc Nation Join Forces With 21 Savage’s Legal Team In Fight Against ICE
Jay-Z and Roc Nation are coming for 21 Savage’s freedom. Over the weekend, news broke that the Atlanta-based rapper was being deported after it was revealed that he was born in the U.K. Since then, there has been an enormous outcry from fans and supporters alike, to the point that …
Read More »Dame Dash Says He Was Only In R. Kelly’s ‘Fiesta’ Video Because Aaliyah Asked Him To
Dame Dash is adamant about not being involved in any way with R.Kelly and in his continued effort to prove his case, he addressed the reason behind his appearance in Kelly’s ‘Fiesta’ music video and said it was all for Aaliyah. After the #RocAFella co-founder told #NickCannon that he wanted nothing …
Read More »Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club Sued By Patron That Was Beat Up In Altercation Allegedly Involving Boxer Jermall Charlo
In March, a brawl broke out at Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club in New York, and an innocent bystander is now suing the club due to a lack of adequate security and insufficient crowd control that led to his injuries. Jose Irizarry alleges that he was partying at the 40/40 Club when a fight …
Read More »Fan Charged After Rushing Toward Beyoncé and Jay Z At Atlanta Concert
On Saturday, Beyoncé and Jay Z took their talents to the Peach State to perform in front of thousands at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium for their highly-anticipated “On The Run II” tour. However, just after the power couple wrapped their new club banger, “Apesh*t,” a drunken fan rushed the stage, in …
Read More »Jay Z and Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney Meet After “Made In America” Controversy; Festival Will Remain in Landmark Location
Nearly two weeks ago, Jay-Z took to the Philadelphia Inquirer to express his disappointment in the city’s mayor, Jim Kenney, and his decision to evict the “Made In America” music festival from its landmark location, without warning. In the opinion piece, Jay highlighted Kenney’s lack of respect, the festival’s impact …
Read More »Hey Siri! Show Us A Power Couple
-blogged by @theRealAlexisDanielle It’s 2018 and let’s face it, it doesn’t take much for the internet to label two people as “couple goals”. But despite the trend to name anyone who had taken pictures together as a power couple, there are a few that stand out. Here’s an ode to …
Read More »Diddy Talks New App With Jay-Z To Connect Consumers to Black-Owned Businesses In New GQ Interview: “It’s About Blacks Gaining Economic Power”
Brother Love himself, or Diddy, as many still recognize his name as, was the cover story for the newest issue of GQ magazine. The interview mentioned a lot of projects we can expect to see from Diddy in the near future, including the new app that he and Jay-Z want …
Read More »Jay-Z Fires Back At George Zimmerman Over His Threats To “Handle People Who F*ck With” Him: “Try That Sh*t With A Grown Man”
Back in December, George Zimmerman threatened violence against Jay-Z over a documentary about the life and untimely death of Trayvon Martin. According to the @blast, Zimmerman was opposed to Jay’s 6-part documentary about Martin’s life, as he claimed the team’s production had been harassing his parents and family members in …
Read More »Crop Game Strong: Diddy Blames “Young Kid” Who Works For Him For Photoshopped Grammy Photo
Diddy has been known to cut some of Hollywood’s biggest celebs out of his personal Instagram photos. It all started with Diddy’s 2015 photo of #Rihanna, #Cassie, #JayZ, #Beyonce and himself, sitting front row of Yeezy Season 2 Fashion Show. However, it wasn’t until Kim Kardashian posted the original photo, …
Read More »Shocked Shrewsbury Woman Talks Seeing Beyoncé During Grammy Weekend and Being Featured on Her Instagram: “I think she posted it for me. So people would believe me”
Shocked Shrewsbury Woman Talks Seeing Beyoncé During Grammy Weekend and Being Featured on Her Instagram: “I think she posted it for me. So people would believe me” Earlier this week, Beyoncé shared several photos of the all-black, Black Panther-inspired ensembles she rocked for Grammy weekend. However, one of the photos …
Read More »Drake Beats Out Jay-Z For Most Billboard Hot 100 Top 10s Among Rappers
Blogged by @ttktrinidad Drake has been on the music scene for a minute and not only has he brought the6 to the forefront, he made history by having the most Hot 100 Top 10’s for rappers. His two latest hits help him to surpass Jay- Z for the number one …
Read More »Donald Trump Says He Doesn’t Need Support From Jay Z Or J.Lo
In light of Jay-Z’s “Get Out and Vote” show in Cleveland, Ohio to help Hillary Clinton rally young voters, Donald Trump has something to say. Apparently, the Republican presidential nominee feels he doesn’t need the biggest entertainers in the world to help him in the last days of the race. However, …
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