Jay-Z would not be releasing music any time soon
The big Homie Jay-Z appeared in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania this morning to announce the two-day Budweiser “Made in America” festival, taking place in September. He also explaining that he would not be releasing new music anytime soon on due of his baby daughter, Blue Ivy Carter. “I thought I would be more inspired to have all these new feelings to talk about, but I really just want to hang out with my daughter,” said Jay. “I want... Read More
Live Press Conference Stream of Jay-Z’s Budweiser “Made In America”
According to Roc Nation, Hov will join Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter atop Philadelphia’s Art Museum steps to make a “Major Announcement.” No further details have been released, though the Philadelphia Daily News‘ speculation that Jay would reveal that he was performing with The Roots during the July 4 Wawa Welcome America! Festival concert was apparently repudiated. The two acts collaborated on stage for Jay-Z’s MTV... Read More
Deron Williams to Dallas or Brooklyn? Hear what the man himself has been saying recently
Will Deron Williams bolt for Dallas or does he share Jay-Z and the Nets vision for Brooklyn? With the seasons of both the Nets and Mavericks officially over, it was only a matter of time before talk of Deron Williams’ plans for free agency really started to heat up. The trendy prediction is that Deron will indeed be in a Dallas Mavericks uniform when he takes the court for the 2012-2013 NBA season, and while that may very well end... Read More
Jay-Z 2009 tribute to Adam Yauch
Back in summer 2009, the Beastie Boys were forced to pull out of their scheduled headlining performance at the All Points West music festival in Jersey City, N.J. Yauch had just announced that he’d been diagnosed with cancer, and the group was forced to cancel a lot of shows as he sought treatment. Jay-Z gamely stepped in for the gig. He dedicated his entire performance to Yauch and opened the show with a cover of “No Sleep till... Read More
Jay-Z Makes Jeopardy! Question
Jay-Z is official the G.O.A.T of hip hop hands down! I’m definitely not a Jeopardy watcher but for one to be mention on any game show, especially Jeopardy as a trivia question must means there’s something great they have accomplished in their career, but the contestant Kevin incorrectly answered a question about Jay-Z, this guy must be living under a different Roc…….A- Fella Read More
Jay-Z designed the Brooklyn Nets new logo
Officially, the Brooklyn Nets revealed their colors and logo Monday and it’s no different than the black and white one that leaked a week ago. It’s cool, it’s traditional and it’s simple. And guess who came up with it? Nets minority owner Jay-Z. Via Nets.com: The new primary logo – created by Brooklyn’s own JAY Z – retains the shield from its previous iteration, and adds that iconic Brooklyn ‘B’ to... Read More
The Throne – No Church In the Wild (Video Shoot)
Shooting for The Throne’s “No Church In the Wild” video is going on in Prague, Czech Republic. Here’s some snapshots. Expect it sooner or later… SOURCE: Kanye Daily Tumblr & Refresher.sk Read More
Drake confirm the Jay-Z, Rita Ora and Rihanna rumor
Seems like Jay-Z is literally “On to the next one” and putting more of his time into Roc Nation’s Rita Ora. Drake has recently spoke with Capital FM and confirm the Jay Z, Rita Ora, and Rihanna Controversy “I feel like I could do some great writing for her. Actually the Rita Ora song that’s out right now was originally for Rihanna.” “I’ve got some great ideas so, you know, hopefully when the time is right she’ll... Read More
Kareem “Biggs” Burke sentence to prison for 5 years
Im not even going to call Kareem “Biggs” Burke a ” rap mogul” that’s insulting the definition. From being the co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records, To pleaded guilty Thursday to federal drug charges, admitting he plotted to sell more than 100 kilograms of marijuana, WEED SON!!!. Biggs was arrested with 50 others in a 2010 drug bust, At least 10 of the arrested patrons in the drug trafficking ring have pleaded guilty. The... Read More
Battle of the Net Worth: Nicki Minaj Vs Jay-Z
Nicki spoke about her very calculated moves to dethrone Jay-Z as the king of Hip-Hop moguls. “I never thought about music as just being the end-all, be-all. I always looked at it like a business, something that I could create an empire out of,” Nicki explained to Allure. ”So that’s why I’m only about to put out my second album and I’m already thinking about this,” she continued. “I had a little conversation with Jay-Z at the... Read More
Jay-Z forgets lyrics during the SXSW Music Festival in Austin
Ok, Soo what Jay-Z forgot a few words to his lyrics while he was performing at the Amex Sync Show, which was live streamed from the SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Sooo what!! Does that take away his musical talent? Does that take away his $450 million net worth? Does that take away from what he has contribute to the hip hop culture? NO!! so lay of!!! What musician or News reporter in their career haven’t missed a few lines during their... Read More
$60K for the Maybach in “Otis” video
Expecting $100k for the Otis Mayback, but was sold for $60k at the Phillips de Pury event in New York on Thursday. The actual valued was $300K, was sold as artwork with portions of the sale going towards the Save The Children foundation. Good cause for a cheap price. Read More
Jay-Z and Kanye settled Lawsuit
Jay-Z and Kanye West have settled a lawsuit brought last October by ’60s and ’70s R&B star Syl Johnson, who alleged the duo used a sample of his 1967 song “Different Strokes” without permission. The rappers and their co-defendants (including Island Def Jam and Universal Music Group) settled out of court with Johnson, leading the case to be dismissed before going to trial. The “Strokes” sample was... Read More
Jay-Z brings Hip Hop to Carnegie Hall
What else can Jay-Z do as a Hip Hop artist? Once again he brings Marcy projects to an Arena that the Hip Hop culture was never even thought of being apart of. Jay-Z performed on stage with the Illadelphonics and ?uestlove and brought out special guests like Nas and Alicia Keys. Most would argue about Jay-Z being the first rapper to touch the stage of Carnegie Hall due to Wyclef had already performed at there. “Whyclef is not a rapper”... Read More
