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BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Jay-Z

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Happy Birthday to Jay-Z, who turns 56 today. He was born on December 4, 1969 in Brooklyn, NY.

NEWS VIDEOS

Lil Uzi Vert Drops Music Video And Signs Deal With Jay-Z’s ROC Nation

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Lil Uzi Vert has taken a pivotal step in their career by partnering with ROC Nation Distribution for the release of their latest track, “Chanel

EDITORIALS

15 Of The Best Rap Songs From Movie Soundtracks

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Hip-Hop and cinema have always shared a unique bond. From iconic rap tracks amplifying some of the most memorable movie scenes to rappers taking on

EDITORIALS

Rappers Who Dominated The Billboard Hot 100 With Longest Chart Runs

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The Billboard Hot 100 operates at breakneck speed, but a select few rappers have managed to treat the chart like their personal stomping ground, week

NEWS

Nicki Minaj Cancels New Album Release, Calls Out Jay-Z

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Nicki Minaj has left both fans and the music industry stunned by announcing the cancellation of her highly awaited sixth studio album. The rapper took

NEWS

Jay-Z’s Rape Accuser Wants To Maintain Her Anonymity

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Jay-Z’s rape accuser is pushing back against attempts to unveil her identity amid ongoing legal disputes. In the wake of the rapper’s defamation lawsuit against

NEWS

Memphis Bleek Hinted That New Music From Jay-Z Could Be On The Way

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Memphis Bleek has hinted that new music from Jay-Z may soon be on the horizon. During a recent appearance on “Drink Champs” with hosts N.O.R.E.

NEWS VIDEOS

Cardi B Shares Video For New Jay-Z-Sampling Song “Imaginary Playerz”

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Cardi B releases “Imaginary Playerz,” the second offering from her anticipated upcoming sophomore album, “Am I The Drama?”, available everywhere September 19. “Imaginary Playerz” is

NEWS

Kanye West Says He “Dreams” Of Apologizing To Jay-Z

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Kanye West obviously regrets what he has said about mentor and former collaborator Jay-Z. Over the weekend, the controversial rapper took to X to say

NEWS

Jay-Z Lost Over $200 Million In Income In Amended Defamation Lawsuit

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According to reports, Jay-Z has amended his defamation lawsuit against controversial attorney Tony Buzbee and Jane Doe. Now, the Hip-Hop mogul is claiming he lost hundreds

NEWS

Jay-Z, Ja Rule And Ashanti Among Attendees At Irv Gotti’s Funeral

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Two weeks after sending shock waves through the entertainment industry at the news of his death, a private funeral service for Murder Inc. co-founder Irv

NEWS

Jay-Z’s “Reasonable Doubt” Will Be Inducted Into Grammy Hall Of Fame

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Jay-Z‘s groundbreaking album, “Reasonable Doubt”, will be inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Nearly three decades after its release, the Hip-Hopl mogul’s debut release

NEWS

Jay-Z Has Filed A Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit Accusing Him Of Raping Girl

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Jay-Z has filed a motion to dismiss the ongoing sexual assault lawsuit filed against him by a woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by

NEWS

Jay-Z Releases Statement In Response To Rape Accuser

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The woman who accused Jay-Z and disgraced Hip-Hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping her when she was 13 years old has acknowledged that there

NEWS

Jay-Z Demands Anonymous Sexual Assault Accuser Name Herself

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Lawyers for Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, argued that the anonymous victim who accused the Hip-Hop mogul of raping her when she was 13 should be

NEWS

Tony Yayo And Uncle Murda Question Jay-Z Rape Lawsuit

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Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda have their doubts when it comes to the lawsuit accusing Jay-Z of sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl with Diddy.

NEWS

Jay-Z Accused Of Raping 13-Year-Old Girl With Diddy

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Jay-Z has been named in a civil lawsuit. The Hip-Hop mogul has been accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 with Sean “Diddy” Combs.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Jay-Z

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Happy Birthday to Jay-Z, who turns 55 today. He was born on December 4, 1969 in Brooklyn, NY.

NEWS

Dame Dash Says Drake “Disappeared” After Offering $6 Million For Roc-A-Fella

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Dame Dash claims that Drake at one point interested in purchasing his Roc-A-Fella shares, offered $6 million but “disappeared.” In a recent video clip uploaded

NEWS

Jay-Z And Beyoncé’s Lawyers Respond To Jaguar Wright’s “Monster” Claims

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Following Jaguar Wright‘s harsh allegations on Piers Morgan’s show “Uncensored,” lawyers for Jay-Z and Beyoncé issued a legal notice. Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s lawyers have responded

NEWS

Dame Dash Claims Drake Wants To Buy His Stake In “Reasonable Doubt”

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Dame Dash claims that Drake offered to buy his share of Jay-Z’s “Reasonable Doubt” album. In an interview with America Nu Network, Dame Dash says

NEWS

Jay-Z Files Legal Notice To Own Rights Of “Reasonable Doubt” By 2031

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Jay-Z is making it official. The Hip-Hop mogul isn’t letting the rights to his debut album, “Reasonable Doubt,” fall from his hands because Dame Dash

NEWS

Alicia Keys Scores First Diamond Certification For “Empire State Of Mind”

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Alicia Keys and Jay-Z’s hit single “Empire State Of Mind” has been certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). “Empire State Of

NEWS

Jay-Z And Alicia Keys Hint At New Collaboration

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Alicia Keys might have more than an “Empire State Of Mind.” The rumors about a new collaboration with Jay-Z spurred as Keys took to social

NEWS RELEASES

Quavo Calls Himself The Jay-Z Of Atlanta On New Single “Himothy”

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Quavo has released his first solo track of the year entitled “Himothy,” produced by Buddha Bless. The former Migos rapper’s bars ride on the track’s orchestral

NEWS

Roc Nation Responds To Jay-Z 2024 Album Rumors

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Roc Nation addressed a rumor that Jay-Z is allegedly dropping an album this year. Rumors of a new Jay-Z project circulated on social media on

INDIES NEWS RELEASES VIDEOS

Is Jay-Z Signing Up-N-Coming Rapper Etoc?

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Yo! Raps has learned that there are rumors circlulating on the internet that legendary Hip-Hop powerhouse Jay-Z is looking to sign mystic Orlando-based newcomer Etoc.

NEWS

Jermaine Dupri Claims He Invented Making It Rain

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The question is: Who started throwing a stack of bills in or around the vicinity of strip club dancers? In a new interview with Estelle

NEWS

Usher To Headline 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show

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The National Football League (NFL) announced on Sunday (September 24) that Usher will star in the halftime show for the 2024 game, Super Bowl LVIII.

GOSSIP NEWS

Boosie Badazz Says Southern Rap Fans Rate Him Above Jay-Z

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Boosie Badazz says that in the south, he’s bigger than New York Hip-Hop legend Jay-Z. The popular Baton Rouge rapper responded to a tweet, which