Dame Dash Sells His Share of Roc-A-Fella

 

Dame Dash has finally been divested of his 1/3 share of Roc-A-Fella Records after a long-planned auction, and there’s a surprising new owner: the state of New York.

Jay-Z and Nas First Collaboration Finally Released

 

Back in the mid-90s, before their feud, the pair recorded verses for Shaq's song, "No Love Lost," but Nas' verse was never cleared.

Jay-Z and Nas’ earliest collaboration has finally gotten an official release on the reissue of — seriously — Shaquille O’Neal’s 1996 album, You Can’t Stop the Reign.

Remembering Cicely Tyson

 

"Cicely" Tyson was an American actress known for her portrayal of strong African-American women. Tyson received various awards throughout her career. She has won three Emmy Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Tony Award, an Honorary Academy Award, and a Peabody Award.

Inside Adele's Beverly Hills Compound

 

Adele is becoming a huge player in the international real estate game! The beginning of 2022 marrled her latest endeavour - the purchase of a mega-mansion in Beverly Hills. The home was listed for over $100 million but the singer got a deal at $58 million!

What Happened to DJ Envy?

The Breakfast Club host is facing accusations that he aided a New Jersey house-flipper who lost investors millions. He says those claims are false and defamatory.

Five months after an Instagram account first accused New York City radio host DJ Envy of being complicit in a multi-million dollar real estate investment scam in New Jersey, the situation has turned into a sprawling web of lawsuits, countersuits, bankruptcies and media coverage.

Top 5 Most Jay-Z’s Controversial Moments

 

There have been multiple instances in Jay-Z’s career where he has made headlines for the wrong reasons, either with fans, other rappers, in-laws, or even his wife.

Below, we’ve listed out the top five most controversial moments Hov has endured, ranking them from least significant to most.

Jay-Z Expands Roc Nation Sports Into Brazil

The rap mogul’s sports management company reportedly bought Brazilian soccer agency TFM, the home of several of the nation’s biggest talents, including Vinicius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior, Gabriel Teodoro Martinelli and Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa.

#Throwback LL Cool J - Control Myself Ft Jennifer Lopez and Jermaine Dupri #MusicVideo

 

"Control Myself" is a song by American rapper LL Cool J from his 12th album, Todd Smith. The song was produced by Jermaine Dupri which features guest vocals from American entertainer Jennifer Lopez.

Quality Control Records or Roc-A-Fella Records?

 

Both Quality Control Records and Roc-A-Fella Records carry a shelf of hits under their belt. Roc Nation today is a force no-one can control, while Quality Control has just been sold for $300 million.

Now Celebrity Match Up want to know what record label would you choose out of Quality Control Records or Roc-A-Fella Records? Comment your answers below!

Ice Spice is the New Face of Beyonce's Clothing Line

 

If you don’t know about Ice Spice by now, you’re being marked tardy. She’s a Bronx-native rapper who has been rising as the hip-hop world’s newest darling. And if you don’t believe us, maybe you’ll believe Beyoncé, who just made the 23-year-old one of the faces of her latest Ivy Park x Adidas campaign. 

Drake Brings Out Dipset Live at the Apollo Theater

 

On Saturday night, Drake finally took the stage at the legendary Apollo Theater, in Harlem. This comes after this concert was previously postponed multiple times, in November and December. Heading into Saturday night, Drake also revealed that he has an injured ankle, but is still going through with the show.

Jay-Z in Bid for NYC Casino Company

 

SL Green and Caesars Entertainment have a glam new partner in their hoped-for Times Square casino — Brooklyn-born billionaire rapper and entertainment impresario Jay-Z and his Roc Nation, Realty Check has learned.

Although details have yet to be spelled out, Jay-Z and his team are expected to oversee entertainment programming at 1515 Broadway and at other SL Green properties at the “Crossroads of the World.” The city’s largest commercial landlord, SLG has interests in six Times Square properties with a total of more than four million square feet.

Jay Z and David Letterman Open About Their Infidelities

 

In the latest episode of “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman”, which began streaming on Netflix on Friday, Jay-Z discusses past mistakes he’s made in his marriage with Beyoncé.

Rapper Roddy Ricch Arrested In New York City

 

Grammy-winning rapper Roddy Ricch was one of three men arrested Saturday night before his scheduled performance at the Governor’s Ball concert at Citi Field in New York City.

Jennifer Lopez Joins Latina Entrepreneurs

 

Jennifer Lopez's new partnership is providing Latina entrepreneurs with a $14 billion infusion in loan capital by 2030.

Lopez is teaming up with Grameen America, a New York City-based microfinance organization, to expand access to capital with the goal of reaching 600,000 Latina entrepreneurs, while also investing six million hours into financial education training for these women as well.

Kim Kardashian's House VS Taylor Swift's House

 

Kim Kardashian is an American socialite, model, media personality and businesswoman. Taylor Swift is an American singer-songwriter. Her discography spans multiple genres.

Kim Kardashian and Taylor Swift are both being featured in our Celebrity Match Up on The Wrap Up Magazine.

Jay-Z Makes Major Investment In Beauty Brand

 

Jay Z is joining his wife in the fashion and beauty investor space. 

ESSENCE recently reported that Beyonce joined Rihanna and others as an investor in a French women’s apparel brand—now it has been reported that Jay-Z is backing premier beauty brand Madison Reed in an investment totaling $33 million, according to Bloomberg. 

Jay-Z’s Firm Backs $33 Million Investment

 

Sandbridge Capital and Jay-Z’s venture capital business are investing $33 million in beauty brand Madison Reed.

Madison Reed will use the money to expand its hair color-bar presence, the firms said in their announcement Thursday. The company wants to add locations in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Chicago, hire 850 new colorists and expand its omnichannel offerings.

Jennifer Lopez developing new Amazon Prime video series

 

Jennifer Lopez is developing a new Amazon Prime video series about Manhattan's most famous women-only residence the 1970s.

The 52-year-old Marry Me star's project, entitled Backwards in Heels, is set to follow the 'aspirational and timeless story about the glamorous women living at the Barbizon Hotel in post-WWII New York City'. 

Jay Z Talks Beef With Mobb Deep

 

Jay-Z has become one of the biggest legends in the history of hip-hop, but that definitely doesn’t mean everyone has to like him. He’s been no stranger to a big list of feuds, with people from Nas to Tupac. There’s a reason for that. He hasn’t always been a titan of the industry like he is now.