Tag Archives: Jay Z

It’s official! Thanks to Jay Z’s new 10-year, $200 million deal with Live Nation, The Carters are now a billion dollar couple.   Beyonce, who was named one of Forbes’ richest self-made women, is worth $350 million. She credits her net worth to her work ethic. “I’m never satisfied,” she once …

Jay Z opened the eyes of many when he tackled the story of Kalief Browder. Now, Jay Z and Weinstein Films are taking on the untold story of #TrayvonMartin. Martin was fatally shot by neighborhood watch volunteer, George Zimmerman, in February 2012. He was 17 years old. His death, and …

On Wednesday, the 2017 inductees for the Songwriters Hall of Fame were announced, revealing a historic accomplishment for the hip-hop community.   Hip-hop icon, business-man and music mogul, Jay Z, will be the first rapper to be awarded with the prestigious honor. Among the living legend are several big-name musical …

Jay Z is a man of many business moves and if you’re lucky, he may be able to help you out too. According to Business Insider, Jay Z, real name Shawn Carter, is launching a venture capital fund. He has teamed up with his longtime business partner and president of …

  Now that I’ve got your attention, I’d like to dedicate this blog to my Black Women, specifically dark skin black women. If you choose to read beyond the title, I commend you. You’re smart. I like that. If you choose to stop at the title and get angry because …

Often, when it comes to celebrity parents, we tend to believe that the Nanny does most of the work. Whether it’s cooking, cleaning or homework, television and movies have lead us to believe that hands on parenting is not a huge priority for the upper class. However, when it comes …

If you thought Kanye’s Saint Pablo Tour stop in San Jose was legendary, his stop in Sacramento is definitely one for the books. Not only did the ChiTown rapper talk politics this go-round, he also had a thing or two to say about Beyonce, Jay Z, DJ Khaled and Barack …

For the first time ever, the Global Citizen Festival is coming to India. For the inaugural festival in India, rapper Jay Z has been tapped as the headliner.   The concert will take place November 19 at Mumbai’s MMRDA Grounds-Bandra Kurla Complex.  Joining Jay Z at the concert will be …

Former Arkansas governor, Mike Huckabee, who once referred to Jay Z as Beyonce’s pimp, is back at it again. This time he is criticizing democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, over the upcoming concert Jay Z will be headlining in Cleveland showing his support for her.   “Jay Z’s doing a …

Before Prince died, he was an artist owner at Tidal. Following his death, Tidal made every released song and album available for streaming. Now we learn Jay Z wants to take it a step further.   Several weeks ago,  Jay Z  flew Prince’s sister, Tyka, and her husband, Maurice Phillips, to …

It’s no question that at one point in time, Kanye West and Jay Z were close. Kanye even considered Jay Z his big brother. However, for anyone who has been paying attention, the two pals don’t seem as tight knit as they appeared to be years ago.   Kanye’s Saint …

Jay Z and Kanye West’s Watch The Throne album debuted in 2011. It was highly acclaimed with a flawless roll out that managed to keep the album from being leaked prematurely. As flawless as the album’s rollout was, the accompanying tour was just as amazing. Fans couldn’t wait for the album’s …