JAY-Z’S NEW ALBUM 4:44 CERTIFIED PLATINUM
JAY-Z's 13th studio album 4:44 achieves platinum certification by RIAA, making him the only hip hop artist with over 10 platinum studio albums....
JAY Z Signs 10-Year Touring Deal With Live Nation
JAY Z signs exclusive 10-year touring partnership with Live Nation, extending their relationship since 2008. The deal covers worldwide concert production and promotion....
Don’t Expect to Hear Jay Z on Spotify or Apple Music
Jay-Z has removed all his solo albums from Spotify and Apple Music at his own request, making his music exclusively available on Tidal streaming service....
Good Ideas Beat Profits: Sprint Buys 33% of TIDAL
Sprint purchased 33% of Jay-Z's TIDAL streaming service for $200 million, making exclusive content available to Sprint's 45 million customers....
LeBron James Named SI Sportsperson of the Year
LeBron James was honored as Sports Illustrated's 2016 Sportsperson of the Year at a star-studded Brooklyn ceremony featuring Jay Z's tribute speech and Kendrick Lamar's...
Kanye West Breakdown on Stage with Rant, Attacks Radio
Kanye West had a bizarre on-stage rant in Sacramento, attacking radio stations and calling out Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Drake, and DJ Khaled over industry politics....
Swizz Beatz on Police Brutality, Kanye & Art
Swizz Beatz discusses his revolutionary No Commission Art show, working with Kanye West, and shares personal encounters with police brutality on Hot 97....
Pete Rock: How Kanye Helped Connect with Jay Z
Producer Pete Rock reveals how Kanye West helped him finally connect with Jay-Z for a collaboration after years of missed opportunities....
Apple Negotiates with TIDAL Over Streaming
Apple is reportedly in negotiations to acquire Jay Z's TIDAL streaming service amid fierce competition with Spotify and other platforms. The deal would help Apple...
Kareem “Biggs” Burke on Jay Z, Dame Dash, “Reasonable Doubt”
Kareem 'Biggs' Burke discusses building Roc-A-Fella Records with Jay-Z and Dame Dash around the classic 'Reasonable Doubt' album in new REVOLT TV interview....
Budweiser Made in America Returns to Philadelphia
Jay Z's curated Budweiser Made in America Festival returns to Philadelphia September 3-4 featuring headliners Rihanna and Coldplay. The festival benefits United Way with $400,000...
T.I. Talks “Roots,” Oppression & Black Progression
T.I. discusses his role as Cyrus in the Roots remake, calling it "brutally honest" while reflecting on Black progress since slavery on Ryan Cameron Morning...
Jay Z and Kendrick Lamar Like Old Buddies at the Game
Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar were spotted laughing together at the Lakers vs Warriors game at Staples Center. The hip-hop legends enjoyed courtside seats....
Rita Ora Claims Roc Nation Contract Unenforceable
Rita Ora files lawsuit claiming her Roc Nation contract is unenforceable, citing feeling 'orphaned' by the label after seven years with only one album released....
Jay Z Has a New Business Partner
Jay Z and Roc Nation have partnered with Phil McIntyre's Philymack LLC in a new business venture. The partnership combines Roc Nation's entertainment empire with...
Jay-Z and Timbaland “Big Pimpin'” Case Thrown Out of Court
Jay-Z and Timbaland win major legal victory as judge throws out Big Pimpin' sampling lawsuit. Case involved disputed rights to 1957 Egyptian flute sample....
Rap Battle: Jay Z vs Busta Rhymes in High School
Jay Z reveals details about his high school rap battle with Busta Rhymes during a candid Jimmy Kimmel interview, discussing their early days before fame....
Baligh Hamdi’s Nephew Sues Jay-Z & Timbaland
Jay-Z and Timbaland face ongoing legal battle over 1999 hit 'Big Pimpin'' as nephew of Egyptian composer Baligh Hamdi claims unauthorized use of 'Khosara Khosara.'...
Jay-Z Talks the Difficulty of Staying True to Oneself
Jay-Z opens up about staying true to oneself in Oprah's groundbreaking 'Belief' television event, exploring spiritual journeys and faith....
TIDAL Livestreams Budweiser Made in America Festival
TIDAL exclusively livestreams select performances from JAY-Z's Budweiser Made in America Festival in Philadelphia, featuring Beyoncé, J. Cole, The Weeknd, and more....
ASCAP Honors Lauryn Hill at 28th Annual Rhythm & Soul Awards
Lauryn Hill received the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award at the 28th Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. She performed a medley of hits at...
Beyoncé Headlines 2015 Made in America Festival
Beyoncé headlines the 2015 Budweiser Made in America Festival curated by Jay-Z, featuring The Weeknd, J. Cole, Meek Mill, and more at Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin...
Apple Music: Free Trial & Competitive Pricing
Apple Music launches with $9.99 monthly plans, 3-month free trial, and family options, leveraging 800 million iTunes accounts to challenge Spotify and TIDAL....
Sony Music’s Dual Strategy in Music Streaming
Sony Music Entertainment and L.A. Reid are reportedly eyeing a major stake in struggling streaming service Rhapsody, which posted an $8.9 million loss....
Jay Z Faces Criticism Over Predominantly White TIDAL Staff
Jay Z faces backlash after a photo reveals his TIDAL streaming service has predominantly white staff, contradicting his previous statements about supporting black business....