Here’s why NY now shares a business with Jay-Z after auction of Damon Dash’s shares in Roc-A-Fella Records
The New York state government will effectively be doing business with Jay-Z, at least for a while, after it bought a third of the singer's legendary records at a federal auction last week. The state has become a strange part of hip-hop history. That's because the label's embattled co-founder Damon Dash owes New York City […]
Jay-Z Bucks Democrats, Throws Heavy Support Behind School Choice Vouchers in Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jay-Z is throwing his weight behind an effort to fund private school vouchers in Philadelphia. Entertainment mogul Roc Nation announced this month that it would fund a campaign to rally support for the Pennsylvania Student Success Awards, a statewide legislative proposal that would use taxpayer money to fund private school scholarships for […]
FACT CHECK: Did Jay-Z Pay Radio Stations To Play Beyoncé’s New Music?
post share on social media Rapper Jay-Z claims he paid country music radio to play songs from Beyoncé’s new album. Verdict: False This claim is a satirical expression. Fact check: Sean “Diddy” Combs reacts to the recently exposed 2016 video of him apparently attacking his then-girlfriend in a hotel hallway, released amid assault allegations, saying: […]
Jay-Z calls out Grammys for never awarding Beyoncé album of the year
Jay-Z criticized the Recording Academy for not awarding Beyoncé the Album of the Year award, even though Beyoncé is the most decorated artist in history. While accepting the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award for his accomplishments in the music industry, the “Empire State of Mind” hitmaker slammed the Academy for disrespecting his wife. “I don’t […]