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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 …

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 …