IT WAS ON THIS DATE SEPT 11, 2001 JAY Z RELEASED HIS SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM THE BLUEPRINT

The Blueprint is the sixth studio album by American rapper Jay-Z. It was released on September 11, 2001, by Roc-A-Fella Records and Def Jam Recordings. Its release was set a week earlier than initially planned in order to combat bootlegging. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2001 at Manhattan Center Studios and Baseline Studios in New York City. Contrasting the radio-friendly sound of […]

Memphis Bleek says “Nas doesn’t have enough songs to compete” against JAY-Z in a Verzuz

“There’s no comparison,” said Memphis Bleek. With a storied beef that has since ended, their longevity in the rap game and their titles as two of New York’s rap GOATs, Nas and JAY-Z’s names have consistently come up as desired contenders for a Verzuz. Memphis Bleek, however, doesn’t seem to believe that a competition between the two […]

Beyoncé And JAY-Z Partner With Tiffany & Co. To Provide Scholarships For HBCU Students

Applications for the scholarship will open at each school on Friday and close on Sunday. Beyoncé and JAY-Z, who were recently featured in an ad for Tiffany & Co., are now teaming up with the jewelry company to provide scholarships for historically Black colleges and universities. Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD and JAY-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation joined Tiffany & Co. to pledge $2 […]

FORMER BESTIE TO JAY-Z, DEHAVEN IRBY, OPENS UP ABOUT ALMOST TAKING OUT THE BILLIONAIRE RAPPER

Jay-Z may have spilled some long-overdue tea on the long-running beef between him and former Roc-A-Fella associate and bestie DeHaven Irby. On Drake’s latest joint, “Certified Lover Boy,” on the track “Love All,” Jigga dropped a verse that raised eyebrows. “N*ggas wanted to kill me and y’all still with ’em. N*gga, y’all chill with ’em, and y’all […]

JAY-Z and Lil Baby spark memes after appearing on ‘Donda’ and ‘Certified Lover Boy’

The two rappers dropped bars on Drake and Kanye West’s latest albums. JAY-Z and Lil Baby have become the center of viral memes following their appearances on Drake and Kanye West’s latest albums. After months of teasing their long-awaited projects, Ye’s Donda and Drizzy’s Certified Lover Boy finally dropped this week, revealing more than 20 tracks complete with collaborations from some of […]

Silkk the Shocker recalls when JAY-Z didn’t charge him for a feature

The two collaborated on the 1999 song “You Know What We Bout.” Silkk the Shocker revealed how JAY-Z’s verse on the 1999 song “You Know What We Bout” almost didn’t happen. During an appearance on REVOLT’s “Drink Champs” podcast with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN, Silkk recalled how the 4:44 emcee submitted his verse to his record label just hours before […]

JAY-Z AND KANYE WEST REPORTEDLY DROPPING ‘WATCH THE THRONE 2’ AT THE END OF 2021

According to a tweet from social media influencer Justin Laboy, the track played by Kanye at his DONDA listening event featuring Hov is reportedly a prequel to another Kanye/Jay-Z project already in the works. Staying in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium for a million dollars a day to finish up a project was just a part of […]

“Biggie, Jay Z and Nas are the only rappers who finished our recordings in one take”: When Shaq revealed how he and the legendary East Coast rapper collaborated for a hit record

Home » Basketball » “Biggie, Jay Z and Nas are the only rappers who finished our recordings in one take”: When Shaq revealed how he and the legendary East Coast rapper collaborated for a hit recordBASKETBALL “Biggie, Jay Z and Nas are the only rappers who finished our recordings in one take”: When Shaq revealed how he and the […]

Jay-Z’s Potent CBD Line Is Changing Lives, And Drug Companies Are Furious

Health • THURSDAY, JULY 1, 2021 In an emotional 1-on-1 interview, one of America’s most recognized rap icons reveals how he “wouldn’t be here without CBD.” Popular rap music icon Jay-Z made headlines after revealing how he has been collaborating with Greens of Bliss on Live TV last week. Aside from being the popular rapper we […]

IT WAS ON THIS DATE, JUNE 25, 1996 JAYZ RELEASED HIS DEBUT STUDIO ALBUM REASONABLE DOUBT

Reasonable Doubt is the debut studio album by American rapper Jay-Z. It was released on June 25, 1996, by Roc-A-Fella Records and Priority Records. The album features production provided by DJ Premier, Ski, Knobody and Clark Kent, and also includes guest appearances from Memphis Bleek, Mary J. Blige, Jaz-O and The Notorious B.I.G., among others. The album features mafioso rap themes and gritty lyrics about the “hustler” lifestyle and material obsessions. Reasonable Doubt debuted at […]

Trick Daddy Under Fire After Dissing Jay-Z and Saying Beyoncé ‘Can’t Sing’ (UPDATE)

UPDATED 6:04 p.m. ET: Trick Daddy is standing by his controversial opinions on Jay-Z and Beyoncé. When he hopped on air at 99 Jamz Miami Tuesday, he clarified the statements he made in recently surfaced Clubhouse audio, nearly word-for-word. “What I said was I don’t think Beyoncé could sing and that Beyoncé is to R&B what Jay-Z […]

Jay-Z sues Damon Dash to stop NFT sale of debut album ‘Reasonable

Attorneys for Jay-Z allege that Damon Dash was trying to sell the album as an NFT without permission.Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Damon Dash Studios; Robert Kamau/GC Images Jay-Z is suing Damon Dash, alleging his former Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder is trying to steal and sell the copyright to Jay’s debut album “Reasonable Doubt.” Attorneys for Jay […]

JAY-Z Files Lawsuit Against Hip-Hop Photographer Jonathan Mannion in Likeness Dispute

The rapper claims Mannion, who shot the iconic cover for Reasonable Doubt, is exploiting his likeness without permission JAY-Z is suing Jonathan Mannion in a lawsuit concerning the use of his likeness in photographs sold and used by the hip-hop photographer, as TMZ reports and Pitchfork can confirm via court documents. The rapper is accusing Mannion, who shot the iconic […]

JAY-Z RECORDED A REMIX TO JUVENILE’S ‘HA’ WITHOUT TELLING CASH MONEY RECORDS

Kevork S. Djansezian/Getty Images, Prince Williams/Wireimage Juvenile’s third studio album 400 Degreez is a Cash Money Records classic. It’s the best-selling album in Juvenile’s solo career, and it made the New Orleans legend a household name thanks to songs like “Back That Azz Up” and “Ha.” However, one of the most memorable moments about the album comes on the last […]

Jay-Z Recalls Boycotting The Grammys For DMX: “They Didn’t Nominate Him”

Hov spoke about meeting X while Rap battling in the Bronx & he explained how DMX helped him improve his stage performances. We can only imagine the number of stories that Jay-Z has about DMX, and he shared a few of them during his visit on The Shop. The episode is one of the most coveted of the series […]

JAY-Z’s Marijuana Company Scores Deal To Produce 900,000 Lbs Of Cannabis

The rap mogul strikes again. If there’s one thing we’ve come to know about JAY-Z, it’s that he knows how to make serious money moves. The rap mogul has his hand in just about any market you can think of, from hard liquor to streaming services. Just this year alone, he finalized a deal with […]

2001 QUESTLOVE WAS HESITANT TO WORK WITH JAY-Z IN FEAR OF LOOKING LIKE A ‘SELLOUT’

Stephen Lovekin/WireImage for Island Def Jam Music Group Before JAY-Z was Hip Hop’s first billionaire and an inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he was the president of Def Jam Recordings. During his tenure, Hov signed The Roots to the imprint where the Philly group would put out several of their albums, including 2006’s Game Theory, 2008’s Rising Down and 2010’s How I Got […]

Jay-Z & LL Cool J Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

JAY-Z and LL Cool J are among the latest rappers to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. JAY-Z, legendary emcee, entrepreneur, and connoisseur of the letter “B,” can now add another accomplishment to his substantial list. Following his nomination in February, JAY has now been officially inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. […]

Lil Mama Claims She Has Been Ignored By Jay-Z

Over a decade removed from the fateful stage crash seen ’round the world, Lil Mama claims that Jay-Z and Alicia ignored her attempted reach-outs. Lil Mama’s fateful decision to crash the stage during Jay-Z and Alicia Keys‘ performance of “Empire State Of Mind” during the 2009 VMAs continues to remain an infamous moment in hip-hop history. […]

Jay-Z Tweets for First Time in Over Two Years, Sells Majority of Tidal to Tech Company Square Inc.

Jay-Z is making more power moves. Hov returned to Twitter for the first time in over two years on Thursday (March 4) to announce a huge business deal. Jay-Z is selling a majority stake of his TIDAL streaming service to payments tech company Square Inc. and its owner, CEO Jack Dorsey, who’s also cofounder and chief executive of Twitter. As […]

LL COOL J, JAY-Z AMONG 2021 ROCK & ROLL HALL NOMINEES

Two of the most storied rappers in the history of music are up for Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame induction this year. LL COOL J and Jay-Z are among the nominees who could be inducted into the Hall in 2021’s class. Of course, both of these artists’ legacies are as storied as they are […]

JAY-Z & MEEK MILL TARGETED BY FUNK FLEX & AKADEMIKS OVER ROC NATION CEO’S PRESIDENTIAL PARDON

Robert Kamau/GC Images, Hot 97, Complex Media, VH1 JAY-Z & MEEK MILL TARGETED BY FUNK FLEX & AKADEMIKS OVER ROC NATION CEO’S PRESIDENTIAL PARDON Funk Flex and Akademiks are sarcastically looking to JAY-Z and Meek Mill for answers after Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez was among the 143 pardons issued by Donald Trump on his last day in office on Tuesday (January […]

ON NOV 12 JAY-Z RELEASED HIS SEVENTH STUDIO ALBUM THE BLUEPRINT 2: THE GIFT AND THE CURSE

The Blueprint 2: The Gift and the Curse (stylized as The Blueprint²: The Gift & the Curse) is the seventh studio album by American rapper Jay-Z. It was released on November 12, 2002, by Roc-A-Fella Records and Island Def Jam Music Group. The album serves as a sequel to his sixth album The Blueprint (2001). Parts of the album were later reissued for his compilation album, […]

IT WAS ON THIS DATE NOV 4, 1997 JAY-Z RELEASED IN MY LIFETIME VOL.1

In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 is the second studio album by American rapper Jay-Z, released on November 4, 1997, via Roc-A-Fella and Def Jam.[11] The album debuted at #3 on the US Billboard 200 chart and was certified Platinum by the RIAA.[12][13] The album sold over 138,000 copies in its first week. Professional Ratings The album features guest contributions by Lil’ Kim, Foxy Brown, Babyface, Blackstreet, Teddy Riley, Too $hort, and Puff Daddy. Producers for Reasonable Doubt such […]