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Jay-Z Takes a Dig at Taylor Swift in '100$ Bill'

Jessica Sager — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:15:44 +0000

The Taylor Swift-Kanye West beef just won't die. Not only does Swift keep a framed photo of the infamous 2009 MTV Video Music Awards incident in her house, but fellow stars can't seem to shut up about it four years later.

Case in point: West's BFF, Jay-Z. Jigga references the incident once more in his track for 'The Great Gatsby' soundtrack, '100$ Bill.'

Stars Talk About Each Other for TIME's List of the 100 Most Influential People

Cassandra Rose — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:08:42 +0000

TIME Magazine has unveiled its annual Most Influential People list, which is comprised of five separate categories: Artists, Leaders, Pioneers, Titans and Icons.

While the list itself isn't surprising -- media mainstays like Jennifer Lawrence, Jay-Z, Lena Dunham and Frank Ocean all landed spots -- what was intriguing is what other notable people wrote about them.

Jay-Z + Beyonce Are Now Worth $1 Billion

Jessica Sager — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:01:31 +0000

Everyone wondering why Jay-Z went from rapping about selling crack in Brooklyn to about rubbing shoulders and sampling truffles with Barack Obama in D.C., you can thank his bank accounts -- and Beyonce.

The couple have broken the $1 billion mark in their net worth.

Bet that's how she afforded those solid gold nips.

The White House Doesn't Think Jay-Z's 'Open Letter' Makes for a Good Read [VIDEO]

Jessica Sager — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:25:54 +0000

Hell hath no fury like a President with an idiotic press corps scorned.

When Jay-Z dissed Barack Obama in his new track, 'Open Letter,' the White House responded. And it was hilarious.

Jay-Z Schools the World on Cuba + More on 'Open Letter'

Jessica Sager — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:25:08 +0000

Jay-Z is sick of being criticized for his recent trip to Cuba with Beyoncé, among other things. And he has a message for his haters: "Y'all gon' learn today."

Congress Investigating Beyonce + Jay-Z's Anniversary Trip to Cuba

Jessica Sager — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:55:17 +0000

Add Congressional investigations to Jay-Z's list of '99 Problems.' Hov and Beyonce's recent controversial Cuba trip is now being scrutinized not only by lobbyists, by also Congress to make sure it wasn't a tourist excursion -- which aren't permitted due to continued diplomatic strains with the Communist country.

People Are Mad About Jay-Z + Beyonce's Anniversary Trip to Cuba Because Communism

Jessica Sager — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:16:37 +0000

Jay-Z and Beyonce celebrated five years of wedded bliss in Cuba last week, but that pesky Communist regime thing wound up garnering them a whole lot of criticism.

Are Justin Timberlake + Jay-Z to Tour?

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 04:04:29 +0000

Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z are packing up their suits and ties and hitting the road together...we think! JT, who has been mounting his musical comeback since the calendar turned, and the Hova, who lends his rap talents to JT's smash 'Suit & Tie,' are expected to play 10 stadium gigs together.

Jay-Z Drinks Cognac Out of His Grammy Just Because He Can [PHOTOS]

Cassandra Rose — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:36:25 +0000

Sure, winning a Grammy is nice, but what do you do with it? Well, if you’re Jay-Z, you fill one of your three trophies with cognac — and bottoms up. Can you say happiest Grammy award ever? The first photo (posted by one of his employees) shows Hova filling the award and the caption, â€œD’USSE [...]

Beyonce + Jay-Z Drop $200,000 on Blue Ivy's First Birthday Party

Jessica Sager — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:41:45 +0000

Must be nice to be Blue Ivy! The beautiful baby daughter of Jay-Z and Beyonce marked her first birthday on Jan. 7, and her proud parents celebrated in a big way. Hov and Bey plunked down $200,000 in total on Blue’s birthday soiree. Nothing is too good for their little princess! Where did that cash [...]

StarDust: Jay-Z Tells A Little Old Lady He's Not Famous Enough + More

Cassandra Rose — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:26:24 +0000

- Jay-Z meets a lady on the subway who has no idea who he is and it’s utterly adorable. [PopCrush] - Kesha once broke into Prince‘s home and he loved it. Or so she claims. [SeriouslyOMG] - Two DJs imitating Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles got info on Kate Middleton‘s pregnancy. [IDLYITW] - Gwyneth Paltrow [...]

Is 'Superbass' Just a Jay-Z Song Sped Up?

Tom Blunt — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:23:07 +0000

If you slow down Nicki Minaj’s hit ‘Superbass,’ you might get the impression that Jay-Z has been playing an elaborate trick on us all along…. While we don’t really believe both artists are one and the same, it’s eerie to hear how smoothly Jay-Z’s cadence and style are imitated by the younger artist. Of course [...]

Jay-Z + Beyonce Lose 'Blue Ivy' Trademark Battle

Alexandra Capotorto — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:16 +0000

Uh oh, it looks like Jay-Z and Beyonce, basically America's answer to royalty, can't always get what they want!

After the birth of their daughter Blue Ivy way back in January -- my how time flies -- the new parents immediately decided to try and trademark their newborn's name, most likely to prevent businesses from using the retail friendly moniker.

Jay-Z Urges People to Utilize Their 'Voice' in Obama Campaign

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:14:16 +0000

While the presidential debates are a laughing matter to some, the importance of voting in the upcoming November election is plenty serious. In a new video, released on Monday (Oct. 15), rap mogul Jay-Z is encouraging people to exercise their right to vote.

Jay-Z Salutes Brooklyn With Beyonce in Final Show at the Barclays Center

Trent Fitzgerald — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 13:24:18 +0000

After seven sold-out shows, Jay-ZÂ concluded his run with one final concert at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Saturday (Oct. 6). The rap mogul saluted his hometown with 19,000 people in attendance, and he also shared it with 60,000 viewers who were watching live via YouTube. Backed by a proficient live band of drummers, [...]

Jay-Z to Live Stream His Last Show at the Barclays Center on Saturday

Trent Fitzgerald — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 13:51:33 +0000

If you’re unable to witness the biggest spectacle in Brooklyn, N.Y.,Â which is Jay-Z‘s residency at the newly opened Barclays Center, don’t fret. The rap mogul will stream his last show at the basketball venue live on Saturday (Oct. 6) via the Internet. Hov announced on Thursday (Oct. 4) that he’s hosting a webcast of the [...]

Jay-Z Celebrates Brooklyn in 1st Concert at New York's Barclays Center

Trent Fitzgerald — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 01:54:16 +0000

Jay-Z returned to the borough that raised him for the first of his eight-night concert residency on Friday (Sept. 28) at Brooklyn’s new basketball stadium. The rap king was at center court of the newly-opened Barclays Center as he toasted BK and his devoted fans. Dressed in all-black with a bubble-goose vest, Jay-Z wore a [...]

Jay-Z Denies Beyonce Pregnancy Rumors

Jessica Sager — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:30:09 +0000

Remember those new Beyonce baby bump rumors? Don't start thinking of names for Blue Ivy's new little brother or sister just yet: Jay-Z insists that Queen Bey isn't gestating a new heir to the throne (or the Throne, as it were).

'Watch the Throne' Documentary Features Jay-Z, Kanye West, Beyonce

Scott Shetler — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:41:18 +0000

Kanye West and Jay-Z grudgingly allowed a filmmaker to capture footage of their work in the studio while they recorded the collaborative album ‘Watch the Throne.’ The 11-minute documentary (via Global Grind) catches the legendary rappers at work and at play during the recording sessions.

Beyonce + Jay-Z Spend $400K to Rent Home in the Hamptons

Scott Shetler — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:11:07 +0000

Beyonce and Jay-Z and dropping big bucks to get away for awhile. The New York Post reports the A-list couple is spending $400,000 to rent a house in the Hamptons for the month of August.