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American rapper (born 1969)

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Jay-Z: American rapper (born 1969)
Shawn Corey Carter, known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper. Born and raised in New York City, he was named the greatest rapper of all time by Billboard and Vibe in 2023. He served as president and chief executive officer of Def Jam Recordings from 2004 to 2007, and founded the entertainment company Roc Nation the following year.

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Jay-Z's got 99 problems, but not having a sportbook in New Jersey ain't one ... 'cause he cut the ceremonial ribbon to celebrate the first Fanatics Sportsbook in The Garden State. The rapper hit..
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Charlamagne Tha God Salutes Jay-Z, Roc Nation For Taylor Swift-Less Super Bowl Halftime

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Birdman Backs Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Calls Roc Nation 'P****'

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Nicki Minaj Rips Jay-Z for Favoring Kendrick Lamar Over Lil Wayne, Drake

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Cam'ron, Mase, Akademiks Say Jay-Z Helping Kendrick Lamar Win Drake Beef With Super Bowl

Kendrick Lamar headlining next year's Super Bowl in New Orleans is Jay-Z's way of giving the "Not Like Us" rapper leverage over his beef against Drake ... at least, that's what Cam'ron and Mase want..
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Jay-Z Stakes Future Claim to 'Reasonable Doubt' Amid Damon Dash Auction

Jay-Z is staking legal claim to the master recordings of his iconic debut album ... and it's a "buyer beware" notice, of sorts, to anyone getting ready to drop more than $1 million to buy Damon Dash's..
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Damon Dash's Stake in Roc-A-Fella Records Being Auctioned by Feds

Damon Dash’s money troubles aren't getting any better ... 'cause his entire stake in Roc-A-Fella Records is now being auctioned by the Feds. According to new legal docs obtained by TMZ … the music..
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50 Cent Claims Jay-Z Wanted Him Blocked From Super Bowl, Beyoncé Owns Grammy Voters

50 Cent says his appearance at the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show almost didn't happen ... suggesting it was because Jay-Z tried turning his company Roc Nation into Block Nation. In his new cover story..
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TMZ TV Hot Takes: Taylor Swift, Ben Affleck & J.Lo, Tom Brady & Jay-Z

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Blue Ivy Carter Making Big Screen Debut in 'Lion King' Prequel with Beyoncé

Blue Ivy Carter is set to make her acting debut -- and she's doing it with the Mouse House ... joining her mom, Beyoncé, for the forthcoming 'Lion King' prequel flick. Bey and Jay-Z's oldest daughter..
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Jay-Z's music festival cancelled for second year running - with organisers not saying why

Jay-Z's music festival has been cancelled for the second year in a row - with organisers not explicitly giving the reasons why.
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Erykah Badu Asks Jay-Z to Fend Off Beyhive After Shady Beyoncé Post

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Draymond Green Attends LeBron James' Birthday Party Amid Indefinite Suspension

LeBron James enlisted his most famous friends like Jay-Z, Beyoncé and Anthony Davis to celebrate his birthday in Los Angeles on Monday ... but there was one guy on the guest list who was a bit of a..
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z Rent Out and Ride Tour Bus Through NYC With Family

Beyoncé and Jay-Z are going full tourist in the Big Apple ... sightseeing in the city from a tour bus rented out for their family. Bey and Jay hopped on the Tea Around Town tour bus Wednesday with..
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Michael Blackson Says Beyoncé Went Blonde to Give Jay-Z Variety in Bedroom

Michael 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..
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Beyonce Sticks with Trend, Blonde and Even More Silvery Outfit

Beyoncé 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..
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Beyoncé Shares More Blonde Hair Photos, Defies 'Trying to Be White' Remarks

Beyoncé 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..
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Jay-Z The Book of HOV Auction Opens Doors To Album Speculation

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Rick Ross Says Dinner with Jay-Z Made Him Millions, Helped Rap Career

Rick 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..
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Jay-Z Advises Fans to Take $500K Over Dinner with Him: "It's a Bad Deal"

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Jay-Z's 'Made In America' Festival 2023 Canceled As Lizzo Was Set To Headline

Philly 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..
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Liverpool in talks over Mbappe loan - Sunday's gossip

Liverpool hold talks with Paris St-Germain over Kylian Mbappe loan, Jay-Z eyes Tottenham takeover, Aston Villa want Adama Traore, plus more.
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Tyler Perry, Kelly Rowland & More Celebs Attend Jay-Z's Mom's Wedding

Jay-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..
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'Million Dollar Listing' Josh Altman Says Jay-Z, Beyoncé's New Mansion Is a Flex

Josh 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..
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Jay-Z and Beyoncé Pop Up for Lunch in the French Riviera During Renaissance Tour

Jay-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..
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Deon Cole Says Jay-Z and Beyoncé's $200M Pad Should Inspire, Screw Haters

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Jay-Z and Beyoncé Will Keep $100M Bel-Air Mansion After $200M Malibu Purchase

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Jay-Z Not Responsible for 1999 Stabbing of Lance 'Un' Rivera, So Says Rivera

Former music exec Lance 'Un' Rivera is clearing the air about his stabbing 24 years ago, saying Jay-Z absolutely did not do it ... and he insists prosecutors got it wrong when they nailed the rapper..
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Jay-Z and Beyonce Purchase Most Expensive Home Ever in California

Jay-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..
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Jay-Z Plugs Times Square Casino Plans in Open Letter to NYC

Jay-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..
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Jeff Bezos Not Bidding On Washington Commanders After Months Of Interest

Jeff 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..
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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..
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Kim Burrell Says Beyonce Played Her Gospel Tunes to Get Over Jay-Z Issues

Gospel 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..
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Jay-Z Declined Ed Sheeran 'Shape of You' Feature, Says Song Didn't Need Rap

Ed 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..
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Jay-Z's Net Worth Soars to $2.5 Billion, According to Forbes

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Tory Lanez's Family Rages Outside Courthouse After Guilty Shooting Verdict

Tory Lanez's father is blowing a gasket after watching his son's conviction in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting trial ... directing his anger at cops, prosecutors and even Jay-Z. Ya gotta see the video..
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Harry Styles and Adele among big Grammy nominees - as Beyonce sets record with husband Jay-Z

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Mark Cuban Says Jay-Z, Jeff Bezos Would Be 'Great' NFL Owners

The 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..
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Jay-Z And Jeff Bezos Grab Dinner In L.A., Cement Partnership To Buy Commanders?!

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