Jay-Z
American rapper and businessman (born 1969)
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Shawn Corey Carter, known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. Known for his involvement in the success of other artists, he was named the greatest rapper of all time by Billboard and Vibe in 2023. He served as the president and chief executive officer of Def Jam Recordings from 2004 to 2007 before founding the entertainment company, Roc Nation the following year.
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Michael Blackson Says Beyoncé Went Blonde to Give Jay-Z Variety in BedroomMichael Blackson knows exactly what's really behind Beyoncé's recent lightened appearance, and apologies to Tina Knowles, but he says it's really about a bedroom "Renaissance" for Jay-Z!!! Mike..TMZ.com - Published | |
Beyonce Sticks with Trend, Blonde and Even More Silvery OutfitBeyoncé is not letting haters dim her shine ... she's going even lighter in the face of accusations she's trying to look white ... and Jay-Z's supporting her. The singer is doubling down on her..TMZ.com - Published | |
Beyoncé Shares More Blonde Hair Photos, Defies 'Trying to Be White' RemarksBeyoncé is responding to haters who think she's intentionally lightening her skin ... by keeping the spotlight on her blonde ambition for a night out with Jay-Z, Tom Cruise and Henry Cavill. Bey's..TMZ.com - Published | |
Jay-Z The Book of HOV Auction Opens Doors To Album SpeculationJay-Z and the Brooklyn Public Library are auctioning off a one-of-a-kind trophy case to highlight each of his albums ... but the piece has now caused many to speculate Hov has another project on the..TMZ.com - Published | |
Rick Ross Says Dinner with Jay-Z Made Him Millions, Helped Rap CareerRick Ross isn't buying Jay-Z's answer to that ol' question -- $500k or dinner with him -- because the MMG rapper says his personal experience with Jay netted him way more cash!!! Jay-Z shot down all..TMZ.com - Published | |
Jay-Z Advises Fans to Take $500K Over Dinner with Him: "It's a Bad Deal"Jay-Z is advising all Twitter philosophers out there to take the proverbial "$500,000" over having dinner with him ... he's saying all the "jewels" they think they'll get are in his old albums!!! HOV..TMZ.com - Published | |
Offset Keeping Michael Jackson Tat Despite Cardi B Claim, Praises Beyoncé and Jay-ZCardi B says she's a little weirded out over her husband Offset's Michael Jackson tattoo, but she's gonna have to learn how to keep living with it. He's keeping his MJ memorabilia!!! We caught up with..TMZ.com - Published | |
Jay-Z's Team ROC Repping Wisconsin Man Wrongfully Arrested at Applebee'sJay-Z and his legal eagles are jumping to the defense of a Wisconsin man wrongfully, and violently, arrested -- and although cops know they nabbed the wrong guy ... he's still facing charges. TMZ Hip..TMZ.com - Published | |
Jay-Z's 'Made In America' Festival 2023 Canceled As Lizzo Was Set To HeadlinePhilly won't be taking the main stage for Made In America this year, in fact, no one will ... as the festival has canceled its 2023 event, citing "severe circumstances." The star-studded lineup was set..TMZ.com - Published | Liverpool in talks over Mbappe loan - Sunday's gossipLiverpool hold talks with Paris St-Germain over Kylian Mbappe loan, Jay-Z eyes Tottenham takeover, Aston Villa want Adama Traore, plus more.BBC Sport - Published |
Tyler Perry, Kelly Rowland & More Celebs Attend Jay-Z's Mom's WeddingJay-Z's mom has tied the knot, and if her son and his wife, Beyoncé aren't big enough names for ya ... the whole celebration was a who's who of A-listers -- partyin' it up late into the night..TMZ.com - Published | 'Million Dollar Listing' Josh Altman Says Jay-Z, Beyoncé's New Mansion Is a FlexJosh Altman says Jay-Z and Beyoncé dropping $200 million on a Malibu mansion that will serve more as an art museum than a home is a huge flex from the uber-rich celeb couple. We got the "Million..TMZ.com - Published |
Jay-Z and Beyoncé Pop Up for Lunch in the French Riviera During Renaissance TourJay-Z and Beyoncé were coolin' out in Cannes at a beachside restaurant ... a nice little lunch date while Bey tours Europe on her "Renaissance" Tour. TMZ obtained video of Jay and Bey trying to stay..TMZ.com - Published | Jay-Z & Beyoncé's Household Items Go Up For Sale On eBayIf you've ever wanted to use the same bidet Jay-Z and Beyoncé perhaps did, look no further ... because unique items from one of their swanky former homes have made their way to eBay. Eric from..TMZ.com - Published |
Jay-Z Pockets $7.2 Million, Parlux Pays Up to End Perfume SagaJay-Z is at least $7 million richer than he was one day ago, and the money means he can finally put a more than 7-year-long legal battle behind him. TMZ Hip Hop has learned Paralux Fragrances sent..TMZ.com - Published | Deon Cole Says Jay-Z and Beyoncé's $200M Pad Should Inspire, Screw HatersJay-Z and Beyoncé can do whatever they please with their money, and anyone who has an issue with their new $200 million pad should try taking notes, instead of shots ... so says, Deon Cole. We got the..TMZ.com - Published |
Jay-Z and Beyoncé Paid Cash for $200 Million Malibu Mansion$200 million is an astonishing amount to just about everybody in the world, but if you're Jay-Z and Beyoncé, you can afford to drop it all at once ... and still be one of the richest couples on the..TMZ.com - Published | Jay-Z and Beyoncé Will Keep $100M Bel-Air Mansion After $200M Malibu PurchaseIt's nice to have options ... and that's exactly why Jay-Z and Beyoncé are going to hold on to their $100 million Bel-Air mansion, despite just shelling out $200 million in a historic purchase...TMZ.com - Published |
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Jay-Z and Beyonce Purchase Most Expensive Home Ever in CaliforniaJay-Z and Beyonce have just snagged one of the greatest architectural masterpieces in the country ... a 30,000 square foot home in the prime area of Malibu ... and they paid a King's ransom. Real..TMZ.com - Published | Jay-Z Plugs Times Square Casino Plans in Open Letter to NYCJay-Z's dropping "The Blueprint 4," but it's not a new album ... it's his plan for opening a casino in Times Square, and he's going all out to get New Yorkers on board with it. Through Roc Nation, Jay..TMZ.com - Published |
Jeff Bezos Not Bidding On Washington Commanders After Months Of InterestJeff Bezos won't be the new owner of the Washington Commanders ... the Amazon founder reportedly won't bid on the NFL franchise despite months of interest, and a secretive meeting with Jay-Z. According..TMZ.com - Published | Jay-Z's Roc Nation Takes Out Ad, Asks Athletes, Fans To Denounce Racism In Soccer"Enough is enough." That's the message Roc Nation is sending Italian soccer fans -- and people across the entire world -- after Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku was berated by hateful "fans" making monkey..TMZ.com - Published |
Kim Burrell Says Beyonce Played Her Gospel Tunes to Get Over Jay-Z IssuesGospel music vet Kim Burrell is claiming her music is therapy to Beyonce's ears ... or at least it was when her marriage with Jay-Z was on shaky ground. Kim's confessional came in an interview with "We..TMZ.com - Published | Jay-Z Declined Ed Sheeran 'Shape of You' Feature, Says Song Didn't Need RapEd Sheeran is admitting Jay-Z was in the right to decline a guest verse on his 2017 monster hit “Shape of You.” The bubbly record went Diamond in the United States alone and topped the Billboard..TMZ.com - Published |
Jay-Z's Net Worth Soars to $2.5 Billion, According to ForbesJay-Z is still very much a business, mannnn ... according to Forbes, the Roc Nation rapper is now worth a jaw-dropping $2.5 billion following the sale of his alcohol brand. The updated ranking from..TMZ.com - Published | Lil Wayne Says He's Better Than Jay-Z on All-Time Rapper List, Debate EnsuesHip-hop heads have been debating for weeks about a new all-time greatest rapper list that has Jay-Z at #1 -- but now Lil Wayne has entered the chat ... and he says he's the GOAT. Weezy said as much..TMZ.com - Published |
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Harry Styles and Adele among big Grammy nominees - as Beyonce sets record with husband Jay-ZBritish stars Harry Styles and Adele are among the frontrunners for the 2023 Grammy Awards, shortlisted for the night's biggest awards alongside Lizzo, Kendrick Lamar and Beyonce - who is now tied with..Sky News - Published | Mark Cuban Says Jay-Z, Jeff Bezos Would Be 'Great' NFL OwnersThe Commanders will be in amazing hands if Daniel Snyder does end up selling the team to Jeff Bezos and Jay-Z ... so says Mark Cuban, who tells TMZ Sports the duo would be "great" NFL owners. Snyder..TMZ.com - Published |
Jay-Z And Jeff Bezos Grab Dinner In L.A., Cement Partnership To Buy Commanders?!A Jay-Z and Jeff Bezos partnership to buy the Washington Commanders seems to be full throttle ... because Monday night the two billionaires grabbed dinner in LA -- breaking bread for more than two..TMZ.com - Published | Diddy's 53rd Birthday Party Draws, Jay-Z, Mary J Blige, Travis ScottDiddy rang in his 53rd year on the planet in true Diddy fashion Friday night ... Big party!! BIGGER names!! Lotsa liquor!! And dancing galore!! The legendary rap mogul threw his fancy B'Day bash at his..TMZ.com - Published |
Jay-Z, Jeff Bezos Interested In Buying Washington Commanders, Sources SayJay-Z and Jeff Bezos, two of the most successful men in America, are interested in buying the Washington Commanders, in light of owner Dan Snyder's interest in selling the NFL team, sources tell TMZ..TMZ.com - Published | Bacardi Claims Jay-Z Backed Out of Deal to Sell D'Ussé, Tried to Double PriceJay-Z wants to sell his D'Ussé cake and eat it too ... at least according to Bacardi, his partners in the top-shelf liquor, who now claim he's trying to double the brand's value and make a bundle...TMZ.com - Published |
Blue Ivy Carter Gets into Bidding War for Diamond Earrings, Offered $80kBlue Ivy Carter had some play money to throw around at an auction this weekend -- but even her sky-high allowance has limits, it seems, 'cause she lost out on pair of diamond earrings. Jay-Z and..TMZ.com - Published | Jay-Z Squashes Meek Mill Beef Rumors on DJ Khaled's 'God Did' AlbumMeek Mill said there was no bad blood with Jay-Z when he left Roc Nation management … and now, Jigga is backing that sentiment in a new track. Jay is one of many major guests on DJ Khaled's "GOD DID"..TMZ.com - Published |
Beyonce and Jay-Z Hit Croatia for Mega Yacht Family VacayBeyonce and Jay-Z are doing their own version of "The Love Boat" -- sailing the high seas through Europe ... this after setting the music world on fire. The couple was spotted Monday on a mega yacht --..TMZ.com - Published | Manti Te'o Says Jay-Z Inspired Him To Speak Out On Catfishing HoaxManti Te'o -- the college football superstar who fell for one of the most famous catfishing scams to date -- is opening up on his decision to go public with his side of the hoax ... saying attending a..TMZ.com - Published |
Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich Talks at Jay-Z's Social Justice SummitGregg Popovich gave a speech at Jay-Z's social justice summit this weekend -- once again making his positions on the issue crystal clear in a rousing speech. The Spurs coach was in NYC Saturday, where..TMZ.com - Published | Blue Ivy Looks Just Like Beyoncé Courtside with Jay-Z At NBA FinalsBlue Ivy spent the night out with her pops Jay-Z, and fans had to stop and do a double-take after looking way too much like Beyoncé. The father-daughter duo was at the NBA Finals Monday night in San..TMZ.com - Published |
Roc-A-Fella and Damon Dash Settle 'Reasonable Doubt' NFT LawsuitDamon Dash will not be going rogue and auctioning off Jay-Z's "Reasonable Doubt" album as an NFT ... he and Roc-A-Fella Records settled the case before it got that far. According to new legal docs,..TMZ.com - Published | Jay-Z Daps Up Jayson Tatum After Celtics' Upset Win Over WarriorsJay-Z may be a Brooklyn native, but he was seen showin' love to the Boston Celtics after their wild comeback win over the Warriors -- dapping up Jayson Tatum after the game. If you missed Game 1 of the..TMZ.com - Published |
Yo Gotti 'Grateful' Feds Find Mississippi Prison Conditions UnconstitutionalThe infamous state prison Jay-Z, Yo Gotti and several others blasted for inhumane treatment of inmates has now been labeled unconstitutional by the federal government. The Department of Justice came..TMZ.com - Published | DJ Khaled Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony Brings Out Celeb FriendsDJ Khaled's celebrity friends showed up to support him as he got enshrined on the Hollywood Walk of Fame ... including some of the biggest names in music. Jay-Z, Diddy, Fat Joe and Teyana Taylor were..TMZ.com - Published |