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Today in Hip-Hop History: 17 years Ago Jay-Z released his 7th album ‘The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse’

November 12, 2019

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Today in Hip Hop History, Jay-Z released his seventh studio album The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse. The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse was the seventh studio album released by rapper Shawn Ca... Read Article

Benny the Butcher and Westside Gunn Announce Roc Nation Management Deals

Shawn Grant

August 7, 2019

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Griselda Records and Roc Nation have formed a new partnership, which will see the latter managing both Benny the Butcher and Westside Gunn. Both Buffalo rappers hit Instagram to share the news of signing with ... Read Article

Migos' Reference Track for JAY-Z, Beyonce's 'Ape Shit' Surfaces

Beyoncé and JAY Z’s ‘APESHIT’ is Certified Platinum

Jasmine Johnson

June 13, 2019

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Almost a year ago, The Carters surprised their fans with a joint album, EVERYTHING IS LOVE, in the middle of their On The Run II tour. With the release of the album, Beyoncé and Jay-Z had released their lead si... Read Article

JAY-Z to Host Listening Party for Prince's Upcoming 'Originals' Album

Barbara Corcoran Wants JAY Z as Guest Shark on ‘Shark Tank’

Shawn Grant

June 5, 2019

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If JAY Z joined ABC's Shark Tank would you turn it on? One of the sharks has invited Billionaire HOV to sit on the panel. Barbara Corcoran was tracked down by TMZ in New York City and they asked her about Ho... Read Article

[WATCH] How Does Music’s First Billionaire Couple Make And Spend Their Earnings?

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May 11, 2019

In 2018, Beyonce's net worth was $355 million and Jay-Z earned $900 million! Music's first billionaire couple Jay-Z and Beyonce have set the bar and inspired so many other couples to invest in themselves, ... Read Article

Beyoncé and Jay-Z to Receive Vanguard Award at GLAAD Media Awards

Jasmine Johnson

March 12, 2019

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The Carters, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, will be receiving Vanguard Award at the 30th annual GLAAD Media Awards. The award is set in Beverly Hills, California on March 28. It isn't set in stone on if Bey and Jay will be... Read Article

Jay Z, Chance The Rapper and More Rumored as Woodstock Performers

Jasmine Johnson

March 7, 2019

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It is the 50th anniversary of Woodstock this year and it will be some surprises by living it up to its name. Do you remember the DMX performance in the early 2000s? Hopefully, we can expect him to perform this ... Read Article

Meek Mill Suggest Rappers Start a New Challenge for 2019: ‘Property and Owning Business’

HesAlwaysWrite

December 25, 2018

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Meek Mill is learning from Jay-Z and it's starting to show. Hov had been encouraging rappers to spend their money wisely for quite some time now and as a result, Meek is embracing that same attitude. The Phi... Read Article

Team Kaep Urges Travis Scott to Not Perform at Super Bowl

HesAlwaysWrite

December 24, 2018

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Travis Scott hasn't dropped out of the Super Bowl halftime show and it's upsetting Team Kaep. Actor Michael B. Jordan is the latest high profile Colin Kaepernick supporter who spoke out in oppose of Scott's dec... Read Article

The Carters Help Raise $7.1 Billion to End World Poverty

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December 18, 2018

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The philanthropy work of JAY-Z and Beyoncé cannot be denied. In the couple's latest effort to eradicate extreme property, they helped raise $7.1 billion. On Dec 2. The Carters honored the legacy of late Nels... Read Article

Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Usher, Pharrell Williams Headline The Global Citizen Festival Honoring Nelson Mandela

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December 3, 2018

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Words by: Rashad Grove Over the weekend, in Johannesburg, South Africa, The Global Citizens Festival was held. The theme of this year’s festival was to honor the life, work and legacy of freedom fighter Nels... Read Article

Comedian Funky Dineva Apologizes for Calling Blue Ivy Ugly

Jiggy Jones

December 3, 2018

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Can you say blackballed? Funky Dineva felt the wrath of social media's Carter crew on the comedian's recently caught flack on his recent appearance on TS Madison's show, The Queen's Court. The guest of the s... Read Article

Roc Nation’s Emory Jones Links With PUMA For His “Betting On Yourself” Collection

Keenan Higgins

September 21, 2018

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One thing certain about the house that Jay Z built, whether it's Roc-A-Fella or Roc Nation, is that he doesn't have slackers working around him. That sentiment rings true especially for Emory Jones — a person w... Read Article

Drake Becomes First Artist to Gain 50 Billion Streams

Drake, Cardi B and Childish Gambino Lead BET Hip-Hop Nominations

Jasmine Johnson

September 13, 2018

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The nominations are in and Drake and Cardi B lead the way in BET Hip-Hop awards. The Scorpion creator has 11 nominations while Cardi B almost matches with 10. The awards will be held at Jackson Gleason Theater ... Read Article

Beyoncé Defies Gravity as the Carters Bank $150 Million From Touring

Tiffany Hamilton

August 24, 2018

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Jay Z and Beyoncé have been on their hustle with their On The Run II tour and it's definitely paying off. According to Billboard, the Carters have grossed more than $150 million in less than 50 stops. Their ... Read Article

[Watch] Nicki Minaj Releases Tantric New Video For ‘Ganja Burn’

Tiffany Hamilton

August 13, 2018

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Nicki Minaj has been on a roll since the release of her highly anticipated Queen, this week she’s kicking things off with the release of the video for the boss track “Ganja Burn”. The Mert Alas and Marcus Pi... Read Article

[Watch] Noreaga Talks New Album and Why Tossing Salad Is A Drink Champs Staple

Tiffany Hamilton

July 30, 2018

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Noreaga is one emcee that will never hold his tongue. So when he stopped by The Breakfast Club to discuss his new album, you know it got real. On Monday (Jul 30), Hip-Hop veteran and Drink Champs host Noreag... Read Article

75% of The Dream’s Catalog Was Purchased for $23 Million

MoClassified

July 17, 2018

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Last week The Dream took to Instagram to announce his excitement in regards to his most recent business move with Nile Rodgers, Merck Mercuriadis, and Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited. Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited ... Read Article

50 Cent Thinks Jay-Z is Still Taking Jabs at Nas

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July 6, 2018

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It’s a well-known fact that 50 Cent is not one to hold his tongue. Whether it’s his very own personal business or the business of his industry peers, we can always count on 50 to give it to us straight with no ... Read Article

Spike Lee Speaks Out On Kanye’s TMZ Meltdown

Nick Slay

May 2, 2018

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If there's ever been a filmmaker whose entire body of work speaks on the brilliance, legacy, and pain of Black people in America, it's without a doubt Spike Lee. If he's calling out Kanye West, well, in the ... Read Article

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Today in Hip-Hop History: 17 years Ago Jay-Z released his 7th album ‘The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse’

Benny the Butcher and Westside Gunn Announce Roc Nation Management Deals

Beyoncé and JAY Z’s ‘APESHIT’ is Certified Platinum

Barbara Corcoran Wants JAY Z as Guest Shark on ‘Shark Tank’

[WATCH] How Does Music’s First Billionaire Couple Make And Spend Their Earnings?

Beyoncé and Jay-Z to Receive Vanguard Award at GLAAD Media Awards

Jay Z, Chance The Rapper and More Rumored as Woodstock Performers

Meek Mill Suggest Rappers Start a New Challenge for 2019: ‘Property and Owning Business’

Team Kaep Urges Travis Scott to Not Perform at Super Bowl

The Carters Help Raise $7.1 Billion to End World Poverty

Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Usher, Pharrell Williams Headline The Global Citizen Festival Honoring Nelson Mandela

Comedian Funky Dineva Apologizes for Calling Blue Ivy Ugly

Roc Nation’s Emory Jones Links With PUMA For His “Betting On Yourself” Collection

Drake, Cardi B and Childish Gambino Lead BET Hip-Hop Nominations

Beyoncé Defies Gravity as the Carters Bank $150 Million From Touring

[Watch] Nicki Minaj Releases Tantric New Video For ‘Ganja Burn’

[Watch] Noreaga Talks New Album and Why Tossing Salad Is A Drink Champs Staple

75% of The Dream’s Catalog Was Purchased for $23 Million

50 Cent Thinks Jay-Z is Still Taking Jabs at Nas

Spike Lee Speaks Out On Kanye’s TMZ Meltdown

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