During a press conference Saturday night, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz revealed he received a phone call from JAY-Z, requesting a stronger course of action for justice of the murder of George Floyd. “I received a call last night – to understand how big this was – from Jay-Z. Not international performer but dad stressing to […]
New revelations come out in this Hip-Hop game all the time, but an IG Live conversation between Smoke DZA and Junior Mafia lieutenant Lil Cease uncovers an opinion that even some Jay-Z fans might disagree with. There was a particular bar in Jigga’s 1995 hit “Dead Presidents” that made the Notorious B.I.G. go out on […]
Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation, Jack Dorsey’s #StartSmall, and JAY-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation have joined forces to launch a coronavirus relief fund. The three foundations announced the giveback today, with funds equaling over $6.2 million. As per a press release on the grants, it has been said that the funds will go towards “protecting and serving […]
The Internet dubbed Boosie Badazz an essential worker during the Quarantine because of his trendsetting Instagram live sessions. He made an appearance on The Breakfast Club via webcam and said that he received a warning from the social media platform for paying women to get nude on his live. As a result, he will be […]
Rihanna hasn’t dropped music in four years but she continues to make history. Her collaboration with PARTYNEXTDOOR, “Believe It” is sitting at the No. 23 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. The PARTYMOBILE cut marks Riri’s first feature since DJ Khaled’s “Wild Thoughts.” She made a subtle appearance on Jay Electronica’s A Written Testimony, but […]
According to a confirmed report from CBS News, REFORM Alliance, the inmate advocate organization founded by Meek Mill and Jay-Z, will be sending 100,000 surgical-style masks to correctional institutions around the country in an attempt to curb the spread of the Coronavirus inside of the jails and prisons. With the unprecedented number of Coronavirus cases […]
The REFORM alliance, the criminal justice reform organization led by JAY-Z and Meek Mill, is sending nearly 100,000 surgical masks to correctional facilities across the United States. Those included are the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman, a facility that is apart of the lawsuit from Hov, Yo Gotti and Team Roc against the Mississippi Department […]
Last week Rihanna’s Clara Lion Foundation distributed $5 million to numerous community health organizations that are aiding in combatting the spread of COVID-19. Those funds went to purchasing critical protective gear, medical supplies, equipment, and access to food across multiple regions. Today, the Foundation returns with JAY-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation in the combined amount of […]
Over the weekend The-Dream and Sean Garrett duked it out in a heavyweight songwriters battle that heard hits penned for Rihanna, Beyonce and more. In one of the later rounds of the match, The-Dream played JAY-Z’s “Holy Grail,” which he had a hand in writing, however, it was a little bit different. The version of […]
On this date, a quarter-century ago, Big L dropped his debut and only full-length studio album Lifestylez Ov Da Poor And Dangerous on Columbia Records. Aside from, eloquently stated by The Source Magazine at the time, “[coming] with ill animated lyrics, combined with metaphors that stun; a combo sure to have suckas on the run,” […]
This day in Hip-Hop history, Notorious B.I.G. released his second album, Life After Death. The double LP was released posthumously by Bad Boy Records. Biggie, who was killed two weeks prior to its release, was nominated for three Grammy’s for this project: Best Rap Album, Best Rap Solo Performance for “Hypnotize” and Best Rap Performance […]
On this date in 2002, Hip-Hop billionaire and troubled R&B legend R. Kelly released their highly anticipated joint album Best Of Both Worlds on the Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam imprint. One of the most controversial albums and tours in the history of Hip-Hop, Best Of Both Worlds fused Hip-Hop and the already present element of R&B from […]
Yo, so it really happened. Jay Electronica dropped his debut album, A Written Testimony. For those who have listened you will find The-Dream and Travis Scott as features along with a ton of new bars from JAY-Z. Throughout 2019, Hov received criticism for his deal with the NFL, which has sparked the Inspire Change initiative […]
This weekend LeBron James may have wrapped up the 2019-2020 NBA Regular Season Award. With statement wins over Giannis Antentoukounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks and Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, Lakers Nation is ready for the playoffs. After the 112-103 win in the Battle for L.A., King James took a stroll over to […]
Born on this date in 1974 in the City of Brotherly Love, Dwight Grant aka Beanie Sigel aka Beans morphed into a icon in the Philly Hip Hop scene as the leader of the now defunct Roc-A-Fella Records’ State Property. Even with all of his legal troubles and the untimely split of the Roc, Beanie […]
Do you have a thriving consumer-based business and it is in need of a quick little jolt of money? Well, then perhaps you should tap Mr. Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter and his Marcy Venture Partners firm to see if you qualify as a candidate for their latest round of investment. Word on the street, he giving […]
It’s been 10 years since Jay Electronica dropped “Exhibit C” and set everybody’s headphones ablaze. Since then new tunes from the Roc Nation rapper have been scarce, however, it appears he is finally ready. In a quick spurt of tweets Thursday night, Jay Elect revealed that his album is done and is seemingly titled A […]
In a nod to his versatility, JAY-Z took to the Ivy Leagues to give a lecture on his impact on African-American culture. On February 4, Columbia University’s African American and African Diaspora Studies (AAADS) Department launched the Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter Lecture Series. Carter spoke to Jelani Cobb, Columbia’s Ira A. Lipman Professor of Journalism, staff […]
The death of Kobe Bryant was tough for people all across the world, which included Hip-Hop icon JAY-Z who revealed the last conversation he had with the late hoops legend. Hov was on hand at Columbia University and spoke on the death of Bryant, revealing a level of admiration shared between the two. “So, Kobe […]
Photos hit the internet today showing images of Jay-Z and Beyonce sitting down during the National Anthem at Super Bowl LIV in Miami. Former 49ers QB and civil activist Colin Kaepernick weighed in on what is now seen as a rebellious move on Instagram, calling out Hip Hop’s first family. Kaepernick posted a screenshot of […]