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During the ‘All the Smoke’ podcast, Ludacris mentioned Hov once blamed his outlandish music videos for why he doesn’t get enough praise.

BY BRAD CALLAS

Ludacris Reflects on Jay-Z Telling Him He Doesn’t Get ‘Lyrical Credit’ He Deserves

The most popular rap songs and albums in 2017 had a smaller percentage of political lyrics than they did in 2016.

BY BEN CARTER

Did Mainstream Rap Get Less Political in 2017?

In a new interview with VladTV, former music executive Lance 'Un' Rivera opened up about his December 1999 stabbing, claiming Jay-Z was not behind it.

BY BRAD CALLAS

Lance 'Un' Rivera Claims Jay-Z Was Not Responsible for His 1999 Stabbing

Jay-Z and Beyoncé have added to their real estate portfolio by purchasing a $200 million home in Malibu, California.

BY TARA MAHADEVAN

Jay-Z and Beyoncé Make Most Expensive Real Estate Deal Ever in California

Timbaland spoke with Shannon Sharpe about his addiction battle, namely with prescription medications, and how it impacted his behavior at the time.

BY JOSE MARTINEZ

Timbaland Shares How Jay-Z and Drake Helped Him Through ‘Darkest Moment’ of Addiction

The open letter, published Thursday, sees Roc Nation laying out its strategy for a “Caesars Palace entertainment destination” in Times Square.

BY TRACE WILLIAM COWEN

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Takes Out Full Page Ads for Open Letter About NYC Casino Plans

In an episode of 'Big Boy's Neighborhood,' LL Cool J jokes about not getting a Roc Nation Brunch invite because he laughed at Jay-Z rapping in high school.

BY TARAMHDVN

LL Cool J Jokes About Not Getting Roc Nation Brunch Invite Because He Laughed at Jay-Z Rapping in High School

After taking the high road throughout the Lakers' series with the Grizzlies, LeBron James celebrated L.A.'s win over Memphis by sharing Jay-Z lyrics on Twitter.

BY BRAD CALLAS

LeBron James Throws Shade at Memphis Grizzlies by Sharing Jay-Z Lyrics After Lakers' Series-Clinching Win

Kendrick Lamar's The Big Steppers Tour is now the highest-grossing tour by a rapper as a headlining act, surpassing Drake's 2018 Aubrey & the Three Migos Tour

BY BRAD CALLAS

Kendrick Lamar's 'Big Steppers Tour' Becomes Highest-Grossing Rap Tour Ever

Montreal producer Nicholas Craven posted a photo of him in Los Angeles with Mach-Hommy and Jay-Z. In an interview with Complex Canada, he explained the moment.

BY LOUIS PAVLAKOS

Nicholas Craven Explains Meeting With Jay-Z: "The Best Confirmation of Who I Thought He Was"

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