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American rapper (born 1969)
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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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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 |
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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 | Swift, Bieber and Jay-Z - Super Bowl 58 in picturesA selection of the best images from a memorable Super Bowl in Las Vegas.BBC Sport - Published |
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Michael Blackson Says Beyoncé Went Blonde to Give Jay-Z Variety in BedroomMichael 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..TMZ.com - Published | Beyonce Sticks with Trend, Blonde and Even More Silvery OutfitBeyoncé 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..TMZ.com - Published |
Beyoncé Shares More Blonde Hair Photos, Defies 'Trying to Be White' RemarksBeyoncé 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..TMZ.com - Published | Jay-Z The Book of HOV Auction Opens Doors To Album SpeculationJay-Z and the Brooklyn Public Library are auctioning off a one-of-a-kind trophy case to highlight each of his albums ... but the piece has now caused many to speculate Hov has another project on the..TMZ.com - Published |
Rick Ross Says Dinner with Jay-Z Made Him Millions, Helped Rap CareerRick 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..TMZ.com - Published | Jay-Z Advises Fans to Take $500K Over Dinner with Him: "It's a Bad Deal"Jay-Z is advising all Twitter philosophers out there to take the proverbial "$500,000" over having dinner with him ... he's saying all the "jewels" they think they'll get are in his old albums!!! HOV..TMZ.com - Published |
Offset Keeping Michael Jackson Tat Despite Cardi B Claim, Praises Beyoncé and Jay-ZCardi B says she's a little weirded out over her husband Offset's Michael Jackson tattoo, but she's gonna have to learn how to keep living with it. He's keeping his MJ memorabilia!!! We caught up with..TMZ.com - Published | Jay-Z's Team ROC Repping Wisconsin Man Wrongfully Arrested at Applebee'sJay-Z and his legal eagles are jumping to the defense of a Wisconsin man wrongfully, and violently, arrested -- and although cops know they nabbed the wrong guy ... he's still facing charges. TMZ Hip..TMZ.com - Published |
Jay-Z's 'Made In America' Festival 2023 Canceled As Lizzo Was Set To HeadlinePhilly 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..TMZ.com - Published | Liverpool in talks over Mbappe loan - Sunday's gossipLiverpool hold talks with Paris St-Germain over Kylian Mbappe loan, Jay-Z eyes Tottenham takeover, Aston Villa want Adama Traore, plus more.BBC Sport - Published |
Tyler Perry, Kelly Rowland & More Celebs Attend Jay-Z's Mom's WeddingJay-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..TMZ.com - Published | 'Million Dollar Listing' Josh Altman Says Jay-Z, Beyoncé's New Mansion Is a FlexJosh 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..TMZ.com - Published |
