Eve Announces New Memoir, Reveals Jay-Z Warned Female Rappers ‘Don’t Do Well’
*Rapper Eve is gearing up to release her memoir, “Who’s That Girl?” where she reflects on a conversation she had with Jay-Z early in her career when he warned her that female rappers struggle to gain success in the hip-hop industry. “I’ve written a f***ing book. It’s crazy,” she said in an interview with The […]
Sean Diddy Combs Locked Up Behind Bars – Is the Decadent Veil of Black Celebrity Collapsing? | WATCH
*Attorney Antonio Moore breaks down the recent indictment of Sean “Diddy” Combs and contextualizes it against the larger implications for Black celebrities moving forward. Moore looks back at his prior shows on Diddy, Jay Z, and Kanye West among others, and the consequence of the presentation of these men as billionaires. According to TMZ: Diddy […]
Nicki Minaj Shades JAY-Z for Blocking Lil Wayne from Super Bowl Halftime Show, Charlamagne Tha God Reacts | Video
*Charlamagne Tha God believes the criticism of Jay-Z and Roc Nation for choosing Kendrick Lamar over Lil Wayne for the Super Bowl 59 halftime show in New Orleans is unwarranted. Instead, in the clip above, he suggests people should be celebrating the fact that Taylor Swift was kept off the stage. Earlier, we reported that […]
JAY-Z’s Roc Nation Unveils Merger to Create ROC Nation Distribution, Empowering Independent Artists
*JAY-Z’s Roc Nation is making changes to support independent artists by merging its Roc Nation Label and Equity Distribution divisions. The new entity, ROC Nation Distribution, aims to provide artists with more freedom and opportunities in both technology and the music industry, AfroTech reports. “The formation of ROC Nation distribution is a natural transition in […]
Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club is Back As Fanatics Fest Lounge Experience
*Jay-Z‘s 40/40 Club has reopened to the beat of a different event. The reopening was among the highlights for Fanatics Fest NYC 2024. The annual event, which is taking place August 16-18 at New York City’s Javits Center, is noted for giving festival goers a chance to meet sports idols live as well as hunt […]
Jay-Z Files Notice to Secure Future Rights to ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Ahead of Dame Dash Auction
*Jay-Z will officially regain the rights to his 1996 album “Reasonable Doubt” in 2031. Dame Dash, who has been trying to sell his Roc-A-Fella shares, will see his 33.3% stake in the record company auctioned off later this month, Hot New Hip Hop reports. According to Jay-Z’s recent legal filing, the album rights will revert […]
Rumi Carter Becomes Youngest Female Artist on Billboard Hot 100
*Beyoncé’s six-year-old Rumi Carter has made history as the youngest female artist to ever appear on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. Her voice is featured on “Protector,” a track from Bey’s new album “Cowboy Carter.” The song debuted at No. 42 on the Hot 100, which ranks based on streaming, airplay, and sales, Blavity reports. […]
50 Cent Alleges Jay-Z Tried to Exclude Him from Super Bowl Halftime Show
*50 Cent revealed that Eminem was the reason he performed at the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show, stating, “They didn’t want me there.” “He was not coming if I didn’t do it,” the rapper told The Hollywood Reporter in a new interview. “They didn’t want me there,” 50 Cent said of the 2022 event. “Eminem […]
Documentary on JAY-Z’s Alleged Mistress Sparks Response from Publicist Behind Rihanna Affair Rumor| WATCH
*The new YouTube documentary “The Disturbing Death of JAY-Z’s Mistress” by Trap Lore Ross explores the mysterious death of 28-year-old model Cathy “Kori” White, who died from a brain aneurysm in 2011. The 49-minute film connects White to JAY-Z and Diddy, suggesting her death might be linked to claims that she was pregnant with Jigga’s […]
JAY-Z Faces Criticism Over Philadelphia Education Initiative
*JAY-Z is under fire following the revelation that Roc Nation is contributing $300 million in scholarships for Philadelphia students in grades K-12 through the Pennsylvania Award for Student Success (PASS) program. Roc Nation will organize various events this month to raise awareness about the initiative, Hot New Hip Hop reports. “We have enjoyed such a […]
Battle Rapper Lady Luck: From Attempted Suicide to the Light | EURexclusiveWatch
*Fan favorite battle rapper Lady Luck stood at the George Washington Bridge on October 11, 2018, in New York planning to jump and end it all. When the police stopped her and asked where she was going, she told them “I’m going home” and she meant forever. “I had hit rock bottom I was dealing, […]
Beyoncé and Jay Z Moving to Nashville to Take on the Country Music World – So Says Gossip Columnist – You Buyin’ it?
*Well, gather ’round, y’all, and let me spin you a yarn fit for the Opry. It seems like Nashville’s about to get a little more “Bootylicious.” After Beyoncé’s repeated snubs in the Album of the Year showdown, she’s trading her pop diva crown for a Stetson and moseying on down to the heartland of country […]
Aoki Lee Simmons Dating OLD Men to Diddy’s Sons CUFFED – Where’s All the Million Dollar Hip-Hop Wealth? | WATCH
*Attorney Antonio Moore delves into recent news around Aoki Lee Simmons and the sons of rapper Puff Daddy. Moore looks at the recent story that surfaced that showed Russell Simmons’ daughter kissing a 65-year-old white man on a beach. He also connects it to the rapper Diddy’s sons being brought out of their family home […]
Jay-Z’s Made in America Festival in Philadelphia Canceled for Second Year
*Jay-Z’s annual Made in America festival has been canceled for the second consecutive year. The festival, usually held in Philadelphia during Labor Day weekend, was announced as canceled on social media and its official website on Wednesday. No specific reason was provided for the cancellation, the Associated Press reports. “As purveyors of change, the Made […]
Erykah Badu Accuses Beyoncé of Stealing ‘My Look,’ Calls on JAY-Z for Help
*Erykah Badu is known for trolling on social media, and fans have come to appreciate her jokes and jabs at other stars. So when she saw the new limited edition artwork for Beyonce’s upcoming “Cowboy Carter” album, she accused the singer of stealing her style. The artwork depicts Bey wearing long beaded braids and a […]
