This Is Her World: Remembering Sparky D
Reflecting on the life and legacy of hip-hop pioneer Sparky D, a trailblazer who helped define the sound and spirit of the Roxanne Wars.
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Killa Season: Revisiting Camâronâs Cinematic Legacy
Two decades after its release, we look back at Cameron Gilesâs pivot toward street-level cinema and the enduring impact of Killa Season.
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Jay-Z at Home: Live From Yankee Stadium
Donald Morrison captures the electric atmosphere of Jay-Z's historic three-night residency at Yankee Stadium, celebrating decades of hip-hop excellence.
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A Definitive Ranking of Jay-Zâs Solo Discography
We take a deep dive into the legendary career of Jay-Z, ranking his solo studio albums from the missteps to the masterpieces.
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The 2001 Project: Jay-Z’s The Blueprint
Revisiting Jay-Z's seminal 2001 album, The Blueprint, and its lasting impact on hip-hop history.
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Coming of Age: How Reasonable Doubt Launched Jay-Z’s Legacy
An exploration of how Jay-Z's debut album, Reasonable Doubt, served as the foundation for his transformation from a struggling rapper to a global icon.
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The 99 Greatest Jay-Z Songs, Ranked
Thirty years into a legendary career, we break down the 99 greatest Jay-Z songs, exploring the highs, the lows, and the enduring impact of Shawn Carter.
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An Oral History of Rihannaâs Debut Song, âPon de Replayâ
Itâs hard to picture Rihanna in 2020 without her multiple crowns: wealthiest female musician, one of the worldâs best-selling artists, a multi-hyphenate businesswoman, the first woman of color to lead a luxury fashion house under LVMH MoĂ«t Hennessy Louis Vuitton. But in 2005, she was just a tenacious, unknown 17-year-old from the left side of […]
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New York Party DâussĂ© Palooza Fires Host Accused of Sexual Misconduct
DâussĂ© Palooza, a popular hip-hop party that originated in New York City, has fired one of its hosts after he was accused of coercive sexual behavior. Formerly Henny Palooza, the event is now named after Jay-Zâs part-owned cognac brand and has drawn attention from Swizz Beatz, Pusha T, Rick Ross, YG, and Wale. The multicity […]
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Jay-Z and Meek Mill Donate Over 100,000 Coronavirus Masks to Prisons
More than a year after launching their very own prison-reform alliance, Jay-Z and Meek Mill have donated more than 100,000 surgical masks to prisons and jails across the country to help combat the spread of the coronavirus. Per CBS News, the masks have been sent by the REFORM Alliance to locations such as New York […]
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Your Guide to the Extended Mythology of Jay Electronica, Rapâs Great Mystery
When he first emerged from the depths of the internet, Jay Electronica seemed to be a project about ambition. The enigmatic New Orleans rapperâs origin story, as told in a little late-2000s sketch called âDeparture,â takes place in the aftermath of a friendâs murder. He recounts: âLast night, I was across the tracks With Freddie […]
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Jay Electronicaâs Long-Awaited Debut Album, A Written Testimony, Is Finally Here
Jay Electronicaâs debut album, A Written Testimony, which took a decade to finish, has made it to Tidal five full days ahead of schedule. On February 7, the elusive rapper popped out of nowhere to announce on Twitter that he had been in the studio with his mentor, Jay-Z, for the past 40 days and […]
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5 Emo Jay-Z Lyrics From Jay Electronicaâs A Written Testimony
Somethingâs got Jay-Z in his bag. The rapper works through his feelings on nearly every song on his protĂ©gĂ© Jay Electronicaâs decade-in-the-making debut album A Written Testimony. He confronts the idea of his own death, mourns loved ones, and tries to inspire others â all in-between flexing. Despite what some of his other lyrics say, […]
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Blue Ivy Meeting LeBron Is So Pure
Blue Ivy Carter joined her dad, Jay-Z, at Sundayâs Lakers game and was introduced to LeBron James after the teamâs win. Their exchange, in which Blue looks deeply impressed for perhaps the first time in her eight years, is incredibly sweet. ESPN shared the video on Twitter: LeBron, Jay-Z and Blue Ivy after the Lakersâ […]
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Jay Electronica Emerges From The Shadows, Announces Heâs Releasing An Album
In news that literally came out of nowhere, Jay Electronica, the rap phenom and one time Jay Z protege, took to Twitter to announce that his long awaited debut album with Roc Nation is apparently dropping in 40 days. For those who might not remember exactly who Jay Electronica is, hereâs the Sparknotes: After releasing […]
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For 15 Minutes, Shakira and Jennifer Lopez United the Masses
Super Bowl halftime performances can be and often are quite bad. In the early years of the show, you were lucky to get a marching band, a college drill team, a few incongruous movie stars, or some other wholesome business. Carol Channing played twice. The youth educational organization Up with People made four appearances between […]
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Jay-Z Backed Out of Super Bowl Halftime Show When NFL Asked Him to Bring Friends
Last year, Jay-Zâs Roc Nation enterprise signed a partnership deal with the NFL to produce the annual Super Bowl Halftime Show, an announcement that was met with a fair share of criticism. In addition to coordinating the halftime show and other music events, Roc Nation also agreed to work closely with the leagueâs various social-justice […]
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Jay-Z and Sir Carter Are Twins, Actually.
Is Sir Carter a twin? I mean yes, obviously. BeyoncĂ©âs youngest children Sir and Rumi Carter are the most powerful Gemini twins with a June 13 birthday since Mary-Kate and Ashley. Let us rephrase: is Sir Carter Jay-Zâs twin? The evidence suggests that yes, actually, he is. Sure, Jay-Z is Sirâs dad, which complicates things. […]
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