Contact Music is reporting that rap mogul JAY-Z has scrapped plans to invest in a new racetrack casino project in New York after state officials allegedly ordered all the backers to hand over detailed records of their finances.
Jay-Z is definitely not short of fans, but he made it priority while he was visiting Washington D.C. to sit down with his biggest fan, President Obama.
Last night, Jay-Z performed his BP3 show at Madison Square Garden, as part of the ABSOLUT Concert Series at MSG. Today, ABSOLUT Vodka officially announces “NY-Z” – a behind the scenes Jay-Z documentary showcasing what it truly means for an artist to play at The Garden. More below.
Jay-Z’s Blueprint 3 album has received its biggest endorsement via President Barack Obama. In a recent interview with BBC One, Jay-Z disclosed that the President loved the LP and was playing it during their recent phone conversation.
Accusations of racism have been hurled at Jay-Z after reports circulated that his security banned Caucasians from the VIP section of his Brit Awards afterparty.
Jay-Z and Lebron James love the kids. I think this is the first time that I have ever seen Jay-Z around some kids this is crazy lol. And Lebron and Jay-Z kicked it with the kiddies at Sprite’s Two Kings Dallas Elevators Mentoring Event. More pics below.
According to BusinessWeek he is. Sean Carter also known as Jay-Z has filed a lawsuit for 3.7 million dollars. He is suing the investment firm Highland Capital Management LP in a dispute over loan guarantees. More below.
You know it is very very rare that this dude would ever talk about his relationship with Beyonce. He didn’t do it when they were dating and most certainly wouldn’t do it after they got married. Hell they don’t even like to display affection out in public. But I guess Kingsize magazine caught Jay slippin check out what he had to say about his relationship with “B” below.
With all the illuminati allegations floating around the internet about Jay-Z being a mason and apart of the occult and him not believing in Jesus, the church seems to be attacking Jay every chance they get. Now I’m not going to say that there aren’t somethings that have stuck out there in my mind like when you listen to “Run This Town” with Kanye West and Rihanna and Jay-Z clearly says in the song he is a mason. Or the photo of the Baphomet in his “On To The Next One” video more below.
Swazy Baby should be commended. While other up and coming artists are busy trying to bury their underground past, Swazy Baby continues to capitalize on his. And why not? It was using mixtapes as a way to build his buzz up intially, Swazy caught the eye of Bigga Rankin.
Clicking up with B-Rich and TJ Chapman, B.o.B was able to turn his underground success into a deal with Atlantic Records.After a slew of critically acclaimed mixtapes, cross-country tours and commercial placements B.o.B still has that spark in his eyes and energy in his voice that he did when I first saw him on stage.
The 90’s was great era for hip-hop but it was equally great for R&B. Many acts have come and go since then, but the foursome of Jagged Edge has seemed to have staying power. Since their dropping their debut single "The Way That You Talk" back in 1997, JE has been a regular site on the R&B scene.
C-Ride is used to the spotlight, even if you’re not used to his name yet. The Florida representor has been a staple of the Epidemic Music/Polo Grounds team for years now. After making a name for himself on the underground, he’s ready to make his presence known in the mainstream.
"I aint never left the scene! I’m always grinding." Bold words like that are normally served for underground artists still trying to get their buzz up. You wouldn't expect an artists who has signed to major deals, posted hit records and has sold units to still speak about grinding it out. But Yo Gotti isn't the average artist