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Shawn Corey Carter, known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, businessman, and record executive. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, he was named the greatest rapper of all time by Billboard and Vibe in 2023. Known for his complex lyrical ability—which often uses double entendres and word play—and braggadocio, his music is built upon a rags to riches narrative. 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 and Beyoncé All Smiles After His Rape Accuser Dismisses LawsuitJay-Z and Beyoncé look like a weight has been lifted from their shoulders .... because they were all smiles in their first public appearance since his rape accuser dismissed her lawsuit. The power..TMZ.com - Published | |
Kid Rock Tells Bill Maher Kendrick Lamar Played Super Bowl Because of KaepernickBill Maher has interesting guest fellows -- case in point, Kid Rock, who called out Jay-Z and the NFL for a Halftime show for being pretty much exclusionary -- of white entertainers. Kid came out of..TMZ.com - Published | |
Jay-Z and Sean Combs rape lawsuit dropped by accuser A woman who accused Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping her in 2000 when she was 13 has dismissed her civil lawsuit against the hip-hop moguls.Sky News - Published | |
Jay-Z Says Tony Buzbee Also Blackmailed Him Over a Male AccuserJay-Z is going out of his way to expose Tony Buzbee's alleged attempts to get large sums of money from him over 2 different allegations -- one of which was just dismissed, and the other never even..TMZ.com - Published | |
Jay-Z, Diddy Rape Accuser Dismisses LawsuitDiddy's finally getting a legal victory -- and Jay-Z's celebrating too ... as the woman who'd accused them of raping her when she was 13, is now dismissing her lawsuit. The Jane Doe accuser filed docs..TMZ.com - Published | |
Taylor Swift, Lionel Messi, Jay-Z and Trump among big names at Super BowlOther stars spotted in New Orleans include Jay-Z, Blue Ivy, Nikki Glaser and Bradley Cooper.BBC Sport - Published | |
Trump makes history at Super Bowl - as Taylor Swift booed Celebrities including Taylor Swift, Jay-Z, Sir Paul McCartney and Bradley Cooper were out in force for arguably America's biggest sporting event of the year - the Super Bowl - as the Philadelphia..Sky News - Published | |
Jay-Z Has Fun with Daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi on Super Bowl SidelinesJay-Z was deep in girl dad mode … goofing around with Blue Ivy and Rumi on the sidelines ahead of the big Super Bowl showdown! Check out these wholesome snaps … Mama Beyoncé was MIA at New..TMZ.com - Published | |
Jay-Z & Eminem Signed 'Renegade' Contract Hits Auction BlockJay-Z famously enlisted Eminem as the only guest star on his iconic album "The Blueprint" -- and proof of their "Renegade" deal is now available for hardcore collectors!!! Moments In Time got their..TMZ.com - Published | |
Mathew Knowles Says Jay-Z Grammy Criticism Didn't Sway Beyonce's AOTY WinMathew Knowles is giving 100% of the credit to Beyoncé for her 'Album of the Year' win at the Grammys -- saying it has nothing to do with Jay-Z's complaints last year about her not already having that..TMZ.com - Published | |
Jay-Z Blasts Tony Buzbee for Not Even Meeting With Client Before Signing on to CaseJay-Z's increasing his calls for a court to sanction Tony Buzbee -- the lawyer representing numerous people accusing Diddy of a variety of sexual misdeeds -- with Jay's side blasting him for not even..TMZ.com - Published | |
Jay-Z Asks Court to Sanction Tony Buzbee for Filing 'False' Rape LawsuitJay-Z wants a piece of attorney Tony Buzbee's hide, legally speaking -- he's demanding a court sanction Buzbee for what Jay calls the false rape lawsuit that's damaged his reputation. According to..TMZ.com - Published | |
Jay-Z's Lawyer Eyes Legal Loophole to Throw Out Rape LawsuitJay-Z's attorney says there are a bunch of holes in the rape lawsuit against the rapper ... and he's looking to have the case thrown out. In new court documents obtained by TMZ ... Alex Spiro, the..TMZ.com - Published | Jay-Z's lawyer warned by judge over 'inappropriate' actions as Sean Combs faces fresh lawsuit The judge overseeing the case of a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 has criticised the "inappropriate" behaviour of Jay-Z's lawyer.Sky News - Published |
Jay-Z's Rape Accuser Can Remain Anonymous, for Now, NY Judge RulesThe woman accusing Jay-Z of allegedly raping her as a teenager just got the green light from a New York judge to keep her identity under wraps ... at least for now. In legal docs filed Thursday, Judge..TMZ.com - Published | Diddy Accusers' Lawyer Files Response Letter to Jay-Z's Claims of MisconductThe lawyer for numerous Diddy accusers is firing back at Jay-Z and his team's allegations of misconduct ... calling their demand for sanctions against him "frivolous" -- and saying the star is just..TMZ.com - Published |
Diddy Accusers' Lawyer Tony Buzbee Sued, Allegedly Gave Woman Venereal DiseaseTony Buzbee -- the high-profile attorney who has filed multiple lawsuits against Diddy, and one against Jay-Z -- is now being accused of infecting a woman he dated with a venereal disease. According to..TMZ.com - Published | Jay-Z's Lawyer Blasts Tony Buzbee for Alleged Misconduct in LawsuitJay-Z's legal team is going after Tony Buzbee for alleged misconduct ... claiming he tried to extort the rapper and, when he couldn't, he then proceeded to sue him. The star's lawyer Alex Spiro filed a..TMZ.com - Published |
Tony Buzbee Client Sues Roc Nation & Its Attorneys for Soliciting Bogus LawsuitJay-Z's war with Tony Buzbee is kicking up another notch ... the controversial attorney just filed a lawsuit, claiming Jay's company, Roc Nation, and its high-powered attorneys are conspiring to turn..TMZ.com - Published | Jay-Z Upset Over Rape Allegations, Attorney Alex Spiro SaysOne word describes how Jay-Z feels about the rape allegations against him ... "upset." In fact, the music mogul's so mad, his attorney, Alex Spiro, gave a fiery speech Monday invoking that word..TMZ.com - Published |
Tony Buzbee Denies Working With Jaguar Wright in Jay-Z LawsuitTony Buzbee is denying claims he's working hand in hand with Jaguar Wright as part of his rape lawsuit against Jay-Z. Here's the deal ... Jaguar posted a video on social media this week, claiming she..TMZ.com - Published | Jay-Z rape accuser acknowledges inconsistencies in her allegations A woman who has accused rappers Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping her when she was 13 after the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000, has acknowledged inconsistencies in her story.Sky News - Published |
Jay-Z, Diddy Accuser Speaks and Admits Holes in Story, Jay Asks Judge to DismissJay-Z and Diddy's rape accuser is speaking out for the first time about the allegations -- but "some mistakes" in her story are prompting Jay-Z to ask a judge to toss the whole case ... TMZ has..TMZ.com - Published | Charles Barkley Interrupts Kenny Smith After Jay-Z Reference, 'Not a Good Time'Things got awkward on the "Inside the NBA" set on Tuesday ... when Kenny "The Jet" Smith innocently name-dropped Jay-Z in the middle of a segment -- which prompted Charles Barkley to admit it's..TMZ.com - Published |
Jay-Z's Attorney Says Tony Buzbee Tried to Coerce Woman to Make False Diddy AllegationsJay-Z's staying on the offensive against attorney Tony Buzbee ... informing a judge there's reason to believe Buzbee is pressuring potential clients to make false allegations in lawsuits. Jay's..TMZ.com - Published | 50 Cent Mocks Jay-Z for Going to 'Mufasa' Premiere with Beyoncé, Blue IvyJay-Z is getting no mercy from 50 Cent, who pounced on the RocNation honcho for stepping out in Hollywood amid the lawsuit claiming he raped a 13-year-old girl. 50 wasted no time trolling ... moments..TMZ.com - Published |
Jay-Z Accuser Doesn't Rule Out Criminal Complaint After Mogul's Fiery ChallengeJay-Z's rape accuser might take the music mogul's advice and file a criminal complaint against him after slapping him with a civil suit alleging sexual assault, according to her attorney Tony Buzbee...TMZ.com - Published | Jay-Z calls for rape accuser's identity to be revealed or case dismissed Jay-Z has asked for the identity of a woman who has accused him of raping her when she was 13 to be revealed, or for the case to be dismissed.Sky News - Published Also reported by •TMZ.com |
Jay-Z appears on red carpet with Beyonce and daughter after rape allegation Jay-Z has made a red carpet appearance alongside wife Beyonce and their daughter Blue Ivy Carter a day after being accused of raping a 13-year-old girl.Sky News - Published | Tony Buzbee Sued by Former Client for Holding Huge Chunk of SettlementJay-Z isn't the only one targeting attorney Tony Buzbee in court -- a former client claims Buzbee acted more like his loan shark than his lawyer in a personal injury case. Directly on the heels of..TMZ.com - Published |
Jay-Z Attends 'Mufasa' Premiere With Beyonce and Blue Ivy Amid Rape LawsuitThere was already a "Countdown" to Beyoncé and Blue Ivy's appearance at the "Mufasa" premiere before Jay-Z was hit with a sexual assault allegation ... so, all eyes were on the red carpet to see if..TMZ.com - Published | Tina Knowles Denies Liking Instagram Post About Jay-Z Rape AllegationTina Knowles is making it clear she hasn't weighed in on son-in-law Jay-Z's current legal woes ... posting a pointed response after her social media activity was called out. Beyoncé's mother posted to..TMZ.com - Published |
Jay-Z & Diddy Lawsuit Sparks Reactions From 50 Cent, Soulja Boy, Foxy Brown, Meek MillJay-Z is vowing to fight allegations he and Diddy sexually assaulted a minor to the very end ... and several big-name rap stars are reacting over the brewing legal battle!!! As Jay and attorney Tony..TMZ.com - Published | Jay-Z Accused of Raping 13-Year-Old Girl in Diddy Lawsuit5:08 p.m. PT -- Tony Buzbee, who filed the suit on behalf of Jane Doe, tells TMZ ... "Mr. Carter previously denied being the one who sued me and my firm. He even filed his frivolous case under a..TMZ.com - Published |
Jay-Z accused of raping girl, 13, alongside P Diddy after MTV Video Music Awards Rapper Jay-Z has been accused of raping a 13-year-old girl after the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000, allegedly alongside Sean "Diddy" Combs.Sky News - Published | Jay-Z & Monogram Exited Weed Co. Before $575M Loss, Dodged Bullet EarlyJay-Z's cannabis brand Monogram isn't affiliated with The Parent Company. This money-bleeding weed hub was recently discovered to have blown through $575 million in cash ... and hasn't been linked for..TMZ.com - Published |
Rotimi Credits Jay-Z for Birthing His Acting Career When He Sang With NBHBefore Rotimi was starring as Dre on 50 Cent's first "Power" series, he was honing his musical talent in a singing group with Jay-Z's nephews!!! As fate would have it, Jay saw great talent in the..TMZ.com - Published | Jay-Z, Roc-A-Fella Respond to NYC Claim He Sabotaged 'Reasonable Doubt' AuctionJay-Z and Damon Dash's tug-o-war over rights to the "Reasonable Doubt" album is getting more complicated -- New York City's now entered the chat, accusing Jay of intentionally sabotaging the auction of..TMZ.com - Published |
Jay-Z and Michael Rubin Cut Ribbon at First Fanatics Sportsbook in New JerseyJay-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..TMZ.com - Published | Charlamagne Tha God Salutes Jay-Z, Roc Nation For Taylor Swift-Less Super Bowl HalftimeCharlamagne Tha God thinks people need to lay off Jay-Z and Roc Nation for selecting Kendrick Lamar over Lil Wayne for the Super Bowl 59 halftime show in New Orleans ... and start congratulating them..TMZ.com - Published |
Birdman Backs Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Calls Roc Nation 'P****'Nicki Minaj won't have to go at Jay-Z all by her lonesome ... Birdman has entered the Super Bowl LIX chat, and he has some tough talk toward the Roc Nation boss!!! Much fuss has been made about..TMZ.com - Published | Nicki Minaj Rips Jay-Z for Favoring Kendrick Lamar Over Lil Wayne, DrakeNicki Minaj has joined the 20 v 1 against Jay-Z after he awarded the New Orleans-hosted Super Bowl LIX halftime honors to Kendrick Lamar instead of Lil Wayne ... and Queen Barb is spewing all sorts of..TMZ.com - Published |
Cam'ron, Mase, Akademiks Say Jay-Z Helping Kendrick Lamar Win Drake Beef With Super BowlKendrick 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..TMZ.com - Published | Jay-Z Stakes Future Claim to 'Reasonable Doubt' Amid Damon Dash AuctionJay-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..TMZ.com - Published |
Damon Dash's Stake in Roc-A-Fella Records Being Auctioned by FedsDamon 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..TMZ.com - Published | 50 Cent Claims Jay-Z Wanted Him Blocked From Super Bowl, Beyoncé Owns Grammy Voters50 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..TMZ.com - Published |
TMZ TV Hot Takes: Taylor Swift, Ben Affleck & J.Lo, Tom Brady & Jay-ZIt's a new week, so you know what that means ... a new set of TMZ TV hot takes to unpack. First up, on "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles discuss Taylor Swift's concert in Stockholm, Sweden ... where she..TMZ.com - Published | Blue Ivy Carter Making Big Screen Debut in 'Lion King' Prequel with BeyoncéBlue 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..TMZ.com - Published |
Jay-Z's music festival cancelled for second year running - with organisers not saying whyJay-Z's music festival has been cancelled for the second year in a row - with organisers not explicitly giving the reasons why.Sky News - Published | Erykah Badu Asks Jay-Z to Fend Off Beyhive After Shady Beyoncé PostBeyoncé saddled up and unveiled her alternate "Cowboy Carter" album cover art Wednesday, and Erykah Badu's all fired up about it ... thinking it's a full imitation of her, and, no, she's not..TMZ.com - Published |
