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Music DJ Akademiks has been steadily criticizing Jay-Z and Roc Nation as of late, although now it seems like he wants to change course.
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Alexander Cole -
Music There’s been plenty of debate about who could take Jay-Z in a Verzuz battle over the years, and now, his own take has resurfaced.
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Caroline Fisher -
Music Discover the iconic "Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life" album by Jay-Z, its chart-topping singles, and its lasting influence on hip-hop culture.
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Axl Banks -
Music Jay-Z has vehemently denied the allegations against him and vowed to take legal action against Buzbee.
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Aron A. -
Music Brooklyn and Manhattan will host interactive fan experiences to celebrate 30 years since Jay-Z entered the game with "Reasonable Doubt."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares -
Music Jay-Z and Beyoncé's children, Blue Ivy Carter and twins Rumi and Sir, have varying relationships to public life, but they stick together.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares -
Original Content Every shift in Jay-Z’s sound marked a shift in the industry. This is how each era built the man and the myth.
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Erika Marie -
Pop Culture Jaguar Wright was not very happy with The Star Report.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares -
Music During the Grammy Awards, Trevor Noah made fun of Nicki Minaj for her recent support of Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
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Cole Blake -
Streetwear "Soon as the show's over, she's right back to being my soldier."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares -
Music Thousands of fans can't get into Yankee Stadium, and with security crumbling, JAŸ-Z's Extra Innings show could be shut down early.
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Alexander Cole -
Music DJ Akademiks' issue with JAŸ-Z and his 2026 run is the same problem he had with his Roots Picnic festival set.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares
