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 …
Read More »Jay-Z Convinces NFL To Sign $100M Deal Toward Criminal Justice Reform
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 …
Read More »Department of Justice Announces An Investigation Into Mississippi Prisons Following The Lawsuit Filed By Yo Gotti & Jay-Z
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, …
Read More »Jay-Z Reflects On His Last Conversation With Kobe Bryant: ”He Was So Proud” Of His Daughter Gianna
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 …
Read More »Nicki Minaj Talks Going On A “Social Media Diet,” Kobe Bryant’s Death, Regrets, New Music And More: “I Feel Like Albums Should Be A Surprise”
Nicki Minaj sat down for an hour-long conversation with her manager, Irving Azoff, and opened up about her social media feud with Meek Mill, new music, and her support for ousted former Grammy CEO Deborah Dugan. When it comes to keeping it candid, Nicki is our girl. The Queens rapper …
Read More »Jay-Z Admits Sitting During Super Bowl National Was Not A Political Protest
Recently, video surfaced of power couple, Jay-Z and Beyoncé sitting during Demi Lovato’s performance of the “Star-Spangled Banner” at this year’s 54th annual Super Bowl. While many believed the mogul’s decision to sit was a silent protest, he recently revealed that is not the case. On Tuesday, while at a …
Read More »Jay-Z Discusses NFL Partnership, Says “People Should Move Beyond Colin Kaepernick”
While Jay-Z does agree with the public sentiment that Colin Kaepernick was “done wrong” by the NFL, the rap mogul thinks it is time to move on from the former player’s saga and on to a new chapter. According to his new interview with The NY Times, Jay-Z told Katherine …
Read More »Yo Gotti Discusses His Lawsuit Against Mississippi Department of Corrections In New Business Insider Interview
Earlier this month, it was announced that Yo Gotti and Jay-Z, with the help of Team Roc, were bringing forth a lawsuit against the Mississippi Department of Corrections for mistreatment against their inmates. Now, the Memphis rapper is opening up in an interview with Business Insider about the lawsuit and …
Read More »Botham Jean’s Family Announces PSA To “Create Change,” Produced By Roc Nation and the NFL
The family of Botham Jean, who was murdered by Amber Guyger, the off-duty police officer who mistakenly entered his home, is opening up about his life to save others and to drive home a point that police shouldn’t assume “our black boys” are threats. According to TMZ, Botham’s parents and …
Read More »The Carters Gift Reese Witherspoon A Case Of Champagne After Golden Globes Moment
The Carters are moving on from lemonade to champagne. The couple gifted actress #ReeseWitherspoon a case of Armand de Brignac after a Golden Globes incident. On Thursday, Witherspoon, 43, took to Instagram to thank #Beyonce and #JayZ after she received a case full of champagne from the couple. In the …
Read More »Twitter Reacts After Vanity Fair and Harper’s Magazine Contributors Mock Blue Ivy for “Having Jay-Z’s Face”
It is safe to say that Vanity Fair nor Harpers will be getting a Beyoncé interview anytime soon. Both publications are in hot water after their contributors were seen dragging 7-year-old Blue Ivy in a flurry of outrageously bold tweets. After a holiday photo of the Carters began to circulate …
Read More »Jay-Z and Kanye Reportedly Reconciled Months Before Diddy’s LA Birthday Celebration
Fans were up in arms after photos surfaced of Jay-Z and former close friend and collaborator Kanye West dappin’ up at P. Diddy’s 50th birthday party. According to reports, the two have been on better terms recently, a welcoming consummation to their long-standing quarrel. On Saturday night, celebrities gathered at …
Read More »Jay-Z’s Discography Back On Spotify In Honor Of His 50th Birthday
In celebration of Jay-Z’s 50th birthday, the music mogul’s music catalog has returned to Spotify. Back in 2017, Jay-Z pulled nearly his entire discography from the streaming giant with no explanation given. Many theories began to circulate the internet about why Jay-Z made the big move, suggesting that it was …
Read More »Jay-Z Suing Australian Retailer Over ABC Picture Book
Hip-hop mega mogul Jay-Z has filed a lawsuit against a small Australian retailer over the use of his name and lyrics in its products. “The Little Homie” is an online retailer selling “hip-hop inspired” clothing and books. In 2017, the company raised $8,000 on Kickstarter to create a book titled …
Read More »Jay-Z Reportedly “Disappointed” Colin Kaepernick Turned Workout Into Publicity Stunt
This weekend, the NFL hosted a private workout session to showcase Colin Kaepernick’s polished skills on the field to increase the possibility that he’d join the league again. The work out was reportedly backed by Jay-Z, but Kaepernick’s last-minute cancellation has allegedly rubbed the mogul the wrong way. In fact, …
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