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Music Jay-Z Once Told RZA He Inspired "The Blueprint," The Wu-Tang Clan Legend Says The Wu and the Roc are some of the most important pillars of New York hip-hop; how could they not be linked in some way? By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 08, 2023
Music Jay-Z's "The Blueprint" Turns 22: An Undeniable Classic Widely regarded as JAY-Z’s best album, "The Blueprint" is known for its use of soul samples and includes some of his most iconic tracks. By Wyatt Westlake September 20, 2023
Hip-Hop History Jay-Z Accepted L In "Takeover" Vs. "Ether" Feud With Nas, Lenny S Claims Jay-Z handled the L with grace, apparently. By Aron A. September 11, 2019
News Jay-Z's "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" Remains A Defining Moment In His Career Jay-Z's "The Blueprint" turns 20 years old today. By Alexander Cole September 11, 2021
Music Jay-Z Calls Kanye West's Comments About "The Blueprint" & Just Blaze "Unfair" Hov reacted to Ye's "Drink Champs" episode saying "everyone is entitled to their opinion" but denied that Just Blaze copied anyone on "The Blueprint." By Erika Marie November 05, 2021
Music Big Gipp Says "Eminem Made Jay-Z Cooler" After "Renegade" Big Gipp gives Eminem his flowers for his verse on "Renegade." By Aron A. July 26, 2023
Music Fans Remind Jay-Z That Eminem Out-Rapped Him On "The Blueprint" Social media users are even comparing "Renegade" to 9/11. By Caroline Fisher September 13, 2023
Original Content Ranking Jay Z's 12 Albums From Worst To Best We order Jay Z's solo efforts from worst to best. By hnhh December 11, 2014
Music Just Blaze Unearths Kanye's Sampler Used On "Blueprint" & "Black Album" Just Blaze recently unearthed an old ASR-10 sampler that Kanye West used to create beats on "Blueprint," "Black Album," and more. By Mitch Findlay July 23, 2021
Music Jonathan Mannion Reveals Original Photo Behind Jay-Z's "The Black Album" Jay-Z's iconic album cover lands an origin story. By Mitch Findlay November 15, 2018
Original Content #TBT: '00s Jay-Z Revisiting 10 of Jay Z's most memorable songs from 2000 to 2009. By Danny Schwartz June 29, 2017
Original Content Classic Rotation: Jay Z's "The Blueprint" We re-visit Jay Z's classic album, The Blueprint, on the day it was released 14 years ago. By Chris Tart September 11, 2015