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The team of Jay-Z has just canceled the much-awaited Made in America music festival in Philadelphia, where headliners Lizzo and SZA were set to perform. Although the organizers did not provide specific reasons, they pointed to ‘unforeseen circumstances’ beyond their control as the reason. Originally scheduled for the Labor Day weekend, the festival’s sudden cancellation […]

Beyoncé had to pay a hefty price for her dazzling performance at FedEx Field on Sunday night. The superstar singer was charged $100,000 by the Metro to keep it running after its regular closing time, due to the rain delays that disrupted her Renaissance World Tour concert, Moco360 reports. But before she took the stage, […]

Lil Wayne, the acclaimed rapper and lyrical genius, has decided to share his personal ranking of the greatest rappers of all time. In a recent Billboard cover story, which coincides with hip-hop’s 50th anniversary this month, Weezy unveiled his top five picks in “no specific order,” as he emphasized the organic nature of his choices, […]

This month marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. A genre that knows no bounds and provides a connection through lyricism, hip-hop is music for anyone. Once you find which artists you vibe with, it has the potential to change the trajectory of your life. Through the words these artists candidly share with the world, listeners […]

Rap superstar Jay-Z has set his sights on a major sports venture, as he is interested in taking over Tottenham Hotspur, according to goal.com. The Premier League giants, valued at approximately £2 billion ($2.6bn), could be on the radar of the music mogul, who previously expressed interest in acquiring a stake in Arsenal. The current […]

When you’re part of music royalty like Jay-Z and Beyoncé, it’s only fitting to treat your little princess like royalty too. Blue Ivy Carter, the heiress to the Bey-Jay dynasty, received a jaw-dropping gift for her special day – a diamond-encrusted Barbie doll, valued at an estimated $80,000, Yahoo reports. The extravagant gift was presented […]

During a recent appearance on DJ Drama’s Gangsta Grillz Podcast on Audible, Tyler The Creator dropped a major bombshell about his early days in the music industry. The 32-year-old rapper revealed that both Jay-Z and Diddy had offered him record deals before he found success on his own, but he turned them down for a […]

Professional boxer Adrien Broner has publicly extended apologies to several high-profile celebrities, acknowledging past missteps and attempts to mend relationships. In a lengthy open letter shared on his Instagram over the weekend, the controversial fighter took accountability for negatively impacting his connections with various stars over the past decade, Yahoo reports. Adrien Broner apologizes to […]

Dame Dash, the co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records, has recently opened up about the infamous beef between Hip-Hop giants Jay-Z and Nas during his appearance on the That’s F***ed Up Podcast. Reflecting on the feud that involved the diss tracks Super Ugly by Jay-Z in 2002 and Ether by Nas in 2001, Dame claimed that Nas […]

Snoop Dogg has revealed that he has never received an invitation to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Brunch and humorously shared his theory on why that might be. During an appearance on the F3LLAS PODCAST, Snoop discussed his absence from Hov’s annual pre-Grammys event, Vibe reports. In a light-hearted manner, Snoop jokingly attributed his exclusion to his […]

In Jay-Z’s hometown in the New York borough, the Brooklyn Public Library honored the rapper with an exhibit of his life and career. There, some of his lyrics covered the Central Library Building, and the exhibit celebrated his illustrious career, from his many awards to album covers, per The Hollywood Reporter. During the 50th anniversary […]

Gloria Carter, mother of Jay-Z, tied the knot with her longtime partner, Roxanne Wiltshire, in a stunning wedding held in Tribeca, New York during the first weekend of July 2023, TMZ reports. The joyous celebration was attended by numerous friends and family members, including notable celebrities such as Kelly Rowland, Tina Knowles-Lawson, Tyler Perry, and […]

Charlamagne Tha God credits Cardi B with making a significant impact on the culture of rap, comparing her to industry veterans like Jay-Z and Drake who have shared the spotlight with emerging artists. Speaking on the It’s Up There podcast, the media personality praised Cardi for her willingness to support and uplift others, Yahoo learns. […]

Twitter co-founder and tech billionaire Jack Dorsey faced a lawsuit over his acquisition of Jay-Z’s music streaming service, Tidal, which has been labeled as a “$300 million bar tab” to hang out with the music mogul. While Dorsey is often associated with Twitter, it is his involvement with Block Inc., formerly known as Square, that […]

After a grueling seven-year legal battle, Jay-Z can finally celebrate a major win. Parlux Fragrances, the company that sued the hip-hop mogul in 2016, has been ordered to pay him a staggering $7,259,061.31. The lawsuit was initially filed by Parlux, claiming that Jay-Z had failed to fulfill promotional obligations for their collaborative cologne, Gold Jay-Z, […]

A leaked documentary covering the making of Kanye West’s 2021 album, Donda, has revealed that the rapper threatened to remove several artists from the project, including Jay-Z. The documentary, which surfaced online, showcased a scene where Kanye West had an intense phone conversation inside a locker room, discussing the listening party and the consequences for […]

In a recent interview on Math Hoffa’s My Expert Opinion podcast, Dame Dash, the former executive of Roc-A-Fella, revealed the precise moment he realized that Jay-Z’s involvement with the label was coming to an end, HipHopDX reports. Dash explained that it was when Jay-Z stopped playing the popular game “Pause” that he knew Roc-A-Fella was […]

Renowned artist Tina Turner passed away Wednesday at the age of 83 in her Switzerland home. Following the news of her death, attention turned to the lyrics of Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s hit song Drunk in Love, where the couple referred to Turner, who was born Anna Mae Bullock, and her ex-husband Ike Turner’s abusive relationship. […]

Jay-Z and Beyonce purchased a $200 million mansion in Malibu last week, a historic high for California. Now they had their $100 million Bel-Air mansion to think about. After deliberation, the couple has decided to keep it. It’s not like they need the money from the sale; they are billionaires. According to TMZ sources, that should […]

Jay-Z and Beyonce made a historic real estate purchase. In Malibu beach sits a 30,000 square foot house, which Jay-Z and Beyonce can call home. The price tag for this house was a whopping $200 million, breaking a record of the most expensive house purchase in California history. Although the power couple paid an arm […]

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation has made its case for the proposed Caesars Palace Times Square casino, as the company vies for a license to launch what would be the first full-scale casino in the area. In an open letter to New Yorkers, Roc Nation detailed plans for the casino, including diverting $115 million to “diverse theater […]

LL Cool J revealed that he has never been invited to the annual pre-Grammy Roc Nation Brunch, and he thinks he knows why, Yahoo reports. During his recent appearance on the Big Boy’s Neighborhood podcast, the rapper and actor disclosed that he once laughed at Jay-Z during a high school rap battle. Laughing, he suspects, […]

The Washington Commanders are to be sold by any date now. One potential buyer Jeff Bezos is out on purchasing the franchise, months after he had a secret meeting with Jay-Z about submitting a bid, reports TMZ. Over the last few months, Bezos and Jay-Z were rumored to be heading a group that was going […]

Ed Sheeran revealed that Jay-Z turned down the opportunity to have a guest verse on his 2017 smash hit Shape Of You, a song that eventually topped the charts in 34 countries. Sheeran had sent the song to Jay-Z, who respectfully declined, stating that the song did not need a rap verse, Sheeran tells Rolling […]

The Washington Commanders have been a revelation on the football field lately, but off the field, they remain a mess. Team owner Dan Snyder is likely going to sell the team after facing a bevy of accusations against him, and prospective buyers are beginning to draw up their plan to potentially buy the franchise from […]

Kanye West. That’s it. That’s the intro. The living legend recently came up with another mind-boggling rant, which this time around, accused Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James of being a puppet. Like LeBron, he claimed the likes of Shaq, Jay-Z, and Beyonce are being controlled as puppets as well. According to Ye, he’s the […]

It looks like billionaires Jeff Bezos and Jay-Z are really brewing something amid their rumored interest in the Washington Commanders. According to TMZ, the two have been spotted getting together for dinner in LA. Their meeting lasted for two hours, with the entertainment outlet also showing photos of the two arriving at Horses. A Jay-Z […]

Amid reports that Dan and Tanya Snyder are considering the sale of the Washington Commanders, some big-named buyers have been floated among potential new owners. Among those is Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, who, according to PEOPLE, is “looking into” the prospect of purchasing the Commanders, who has long been linked with a potential move to […]

After spending the first three years of his NBA career with the Golden State Warriors, Juan Toscano-Anderson opted to take his talents to Hollywood with an offseason move to the Los Angeles Lakers. Now that he’s been with his new team for a few months, the 29-year-old has had a chance to compare the culture […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is one of the most esteemed figures in the NBA. Whenever this man speaks, people listen. This is exactly why coach Pop has continually used his platform to speak on relevant social issues outside the realm of basketball. Popovich did exactly that in a surprise appearance at rap […]

The stars were out for Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics. Hip-hop icon Jay-Z was spotted sitting courtside in Chase Center, but his date wasn’t his wife Beyonce. Jay-Z, aka Jay Carter, came into the Warriors game with his daughter, Blue Ivy, who is now all […]

The Brooklyn Nets are moving on from the Play-In tournament and into the NBA Playoffs as they overcame the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers. Renowned Nets fan Jay-Z had a front row seat to the action. The hip hop mogul made sure to dish out some deserving reactions for Nets superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Check […]

Just like the rest of the NBA world, Jay-Z couldn’t believe what he’s seeing as Kyrie Irving put on a show for the Brooklyn Nets in their play-in game with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Irving exploded in the first half with 20 points on a perfect 9-of-9 shooting from the field, and he continued his exploits […]

The Carolina Panthers are officially out of playoff contention after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers blew them out in Week 16. Despite the loss and another poor season, however, head coach Matt Rhule believes the team is trending in the right direction. Carolina’s latest defeat dropped them to 5-10 on the season, and they could very […]

Arguably the biggest highlight of the Charlotte Hornets’ early-season run was their 111-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. As it turns out, however, it might have come at quite a cost for the Hornets considering how hip-hop icon and New York native Jay-Z appeared to have attempted to recruit LaMelo Ball to The […]

Brooklyn Nets teammates James Harden and Blake Griffin had the home crowd roaring after their alley-oop connection against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Bruce Brown knocked the ball away from Tyler Herro near midcourt, leading to a loose-ball play which the Nets ended up winning. Brown tossed the leather to Harden, who then lobbed it […]

The value of sports franchises continues to rise and with the reports that the Denver Broncos could be had in 2022 for purchase, two of the biggest names possible have popped up as potential suitors. According to FrontOfficeSports.com, Jeff Bezos and Jay-Z both have interest in purchasing the Broncos, should they be put up for […]

Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young became public enemy No. 1 when he absolutely wrecked the New York Knicks in the first round of the playoffs, all while mercilessly trolling Knicks fans. It has become a running gag now that Young owns New York. So, when Young took to Twitter early Friday morning to […]

In his prime, Jamal Crawford was one of the most lethal scorers out there, whether he was part of the starting lineup early in his career or when he embraced a sixth man role later on. Among his many scoring outbursts, he cited one as probably the most memorable not because of what happened in […]