NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 03: Founder/CEO of Translation Steve Stoute attends The Tanning of America special screening at the Leonard Goldenson Theatre on June 3, 2014 in North Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for VH1)

Steve Stoute

In a clip from <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/steve-stoute-sounds-off-on-spotify-after-pulling-r-kelly-xxxtentacion-from-playlist-video">Steve Stoute</a>'s upcoming interview with Shannon Sharpe for his Club Shay Shay podcast, the music mogul shares his thoughts on what led to Dame Dash's strained relationship with <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/stephen-a-smith-says-jay-z-hit-him-up-after-his-viral-comments-comparing">Jay-Z</a>. According to him, Dame frequently displayed immature behavior and never truly matured.
Stoute described him as a "gigantic almost not" and said that "he blew it" regarding his relationship with the Brooklyn rapper. "He had Jay-Z. He had the most important artist of a generation."
"Dame wouldn't change," Stoute said later in the conversation. "The way he spoke to people, the way he treated people. He was angry. He was angry because he had a strong perspective about his business philosophy &hellip; People were becoming less beholden to him. But he was unaware of it."
Stoute, Jay-Z, and Dame Dash share a long and complicated history. Jay-Z founded &nbsp;Roc-A-Fella Records alongside Dame Dash in 1994. Meanwhile, Stoute helped the 4:44 rapper land one of his first big brand deals with Rebook. He would later partner with Jay to launch Translation Advertising in 2008.
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Steve Stoute Says Dame Dash's 'Antics' Ruined Relationship With Jay-Z

Shaq

Shaq and Allen Iverson, new executives at Reebok, want to bring back 50 Cent's G-Unit sneakers and <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/jay-z-and-kareem-biggs-burke-objects-the-sale-of-dame-dashs-roc-a-fella">Jay-Z</a>'s S. Carter. G-Unit/S. Carter's 2003 collaboration was Reebok's fastest-selling shoe at the time, with <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/50-cent-jokingly-confronts-tony-yayo-for-wearing-his-clothes">50 Cent</a> claiming 80 million dollars from the sale.&nbsp;
In a new episode of Complex&rsquo;s Sneaker Shopping, Shaq and A.I. revealed their desired plans while revisiting their Reebok classic shoes.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;We know Jay-Z, Jay-Z if you watching this we want to holla at you," Shaq said.
He continued: "50, when I call you, holla. Jay-Z, we'll be calling. We definitely want to give the fans and the consumers what they want."
In an effort to re-enter the Basketball market, Shaq and Allen Iverson were announced as the new president and vice president of Reebok's Basketball division last October. They have a long-standing partnership with Reebok, including Shaq's biggest endorsement deal and Iverson's signature shoe collection.
In <a href="https://www.mtv.com/news/d2wx97/50-cent-can-now-throw-out-his-s-carters">2003</a>, Jay-Z and 50 Cent were the only non-athletes with signature footwear collections. The deals that they struck would eventually lead to future collaborations between Nike and rap stars like <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/drake-says-free-tory-lanez-after-10-year-sentence-in-megan-thee-stallion">Drake</a>, <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/travis-scott-hints-new-music-coming-i-gotta-kick-into-a-new-gear-they-think">Travis Scott</a>, and <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/dj-khaled-reportedly-pulled-over-by-police-while-driving-golf-cart">DJ Khaled</a>. The G-Unit and S. Carter shoe deals led to a famous commercial and tour.
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50 Cent and Jay-Z have grown into the most powerful executives in hip-hop since 2003. While the two have collaborated since the shoe deal, their business interactions have been minimal. 50 Cent performed "In Da Club" with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, and Eminem at the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime show arranged by Jay-Z.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In 2014, 50 Cent shared he outsold Jay-Z&rsquo;s S. Carter collection.
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Shaq & Allen Iverson Want To Bring Back Jay-Z & 50 Cent Reebok Shoes

Reuben Vincent

Roc Naition&rsquo;s <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/roc-nations-newly-signed-artist-reuben-vincent-using-his-voice-to-raise-awareness-on-the-justice-system">Reuben Vincent</a>, who was in Dallas, Texas, to kick off the <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/j-cole-reportedly-signs-new-basketball-contract-w-cebls-scarborough-shooting-stars">Bas</a>'s We Only Talk About Real Shit When We're Fucked Up tour on Sunday evening (Mar.3), shared that his grandmother's home was shot up, but she's okay.&nbsp;
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At the House of Blues, Jay-Z and Young Guru's prot&eacute;g&eacute; shared the news with a packed crowd, saying, "God is in the room, God is in the air. Earlier today, when we landed in Dallas &ndash; first and foremost, my biggest tour i&rsquo;ve ever done &ndash; I received a phone call from back home saying my Grandmother&rsquo;s house got shot up &hellip; but she is okay.&rdquo;
The Charlotte, North Carolina artist would then perform "Grand Cherry," a song he wrote to remember those who had passed away throughout his life. He concluded his set with the introduction of his crew Third World and perform a new song from his upcoming album.
Reuben Vincent signed with Roc Nation through Jamla Records in 2021. The buzzing rap star is best known for his fiery freestyles and fan-favorite tracks &ldquo;Love Is A Mixtape,&rdquo; &ldquo;No Problems,&rdquo; &ldquo;Pray On It.&rdquo; In 2023, he released his debut album, Love Is War, featuring <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/t-i-wishes-his-late-sister-a-happy-birthday-in-heartfelt-post">Domani</a>, Stacy Barthe, Ant Clemons, <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/reason-says-his-situation-with-tde-is-delicate-and-weird-right-now-in-new">Reason</a>, and <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/rapsody-on-her-evolution-almost-giving-up-music-lauryn-hill-upcoming-music">Rapsody</a>.&nbsp;
Vincent opens for Bas on the 23-city tour in support of the Dreamville artist&rsquo;s new album. We Only Talk About Real Shit When We&rsquo;re Fucked Up includes hit singles &ldquo;Passport Bros,&rdquo; &ldquo;Paper Cuts,&rdquo; &ldquo;U-Turn,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Wait On Me&rdquo; with guest appearances by J. Cole, A$AP Ferg, and FKJ.
After the show, Bas would commend Reuben on an amazing show with the tweet, &ldquo;Real niggas do real things! One show down! U a master performer. honored.&rdquo;
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Roc Nation's Reuben Vincent Shares Grandmother’s House Was Shot Up While On Tour, She’s Okay

Dame Dash and JAY-Z

The Roc Boys in the building tonight.
<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/jay-z-meek-mill-founded-reform-alliance-appoints-wallo267-as-new-chief">Jay-Z</a> and Kareem &ldquo;Biggs&rdquo; Burke objected to the sale of former business partner <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/dame-dash-reveals-why-he-had-issues-paying-child-support-im-a-proud-broke">Dame Dash</a>'s shares of Roc-A-Fella Records to settle a $832,000 judgment &ndash; according to court documents.&nbsp;
<a href="https://radaronline.com/p/damon-dash-ordered-to-sell-roc-a-fella-records-shares-jay-z-objections/">Radar Online</a> broke the news last week that Dame was ordered to sell his shares of the legendary record label, despite objections from Jay-Z and Biggs, after refusing to pay film producer Josh Weber over the 2016 film Dear Frank.&nbsp;
In 2019, Josh Weber sued Dame Dash for copyright infringement and defamation as Dash was set to direct the movie but ultimately fired. The claim by Weber and Muddy Water Pictures was that Dame tried to shop the film around after removal while he claimed the film was shot at his house with all of his equipment, then stole the footage for the movie. Dash lost the film rights battle in court in <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2022/03/30/damon-dash-pay-805k-director-production-movie-dear-frank/">March 2022</a> and was ordered to pay $800,000 to the film&rsquo;s director and producers.
While Roc-a-Fella founders have been at odds since the breakup in 2013, Jay-Z and Kareem "Biggs" Burke objected to Dame having to sell his shares in an auction, as company bylaws require the board of directors to approve the sale. Nevertheless, U.S. Magistrate Robert W. Lehrburger ruled that the former exec's one-third ownership of Roc-A-Fella can, in fact, be seized to cover the judgment. The court ordered Roc-A-Fella to deliver Dash&rsquo;s stock certification to the Marshal&rsquo;s Service within 180 days, the outlet reports.
Jay-Z and Biggs were blasted by Lehrburger because they adopted the no-sell-off clause in 2021 while Dash was absent. In order to prevent an outsider from buying Roc-A-Fella, Lehrburger said, &ldquo;They can participate in the auction and place the winning bid&rdquo;.
Founded in 1994, Roc-A-Fella Records produced some of the biggest names in music including Kanye West, Cam&rsquo;Ron, Beanie Sigel, and Jay-Z. The label's catalog includes The Blueprint, The College Dropout, Graduation, The Black Album, Come Home With Me, and Philadelphia Freeway.
In January 2023, Dame shared with Veuit Podcast that Jay-Z offered him a &ldquo;disrespectful&rdquo; number for his portion of Roc-A-Fella. &ldquo;I was offered a certain amount of money for my interest in Roc-A-Fella Inc., which owns <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2022/06/13/roc-a-fella-damon-dash-lawsuit-settlement-reasonable-doubt-album-nft/">Reasonable Doubt</a>,'&rdquo; said Dame. &ldquo;They offered me like $1.5 million &mdash; Jay-Z. And I was like, &lsquo;That&rsquo;s some disrespectful sh-t. So, I guess I gotta sell it someplace else.'&rdquo;

Jay-Z & Kareem “Biggs” Burke Object To Sale Of Dame Dash’s Roc-A-Fella Shares

JAY-Z and Blue Ivy Carter

On Wednesday (Feb. 14), REFORM Alliance, a <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/roc-nations-newly-signed-artist-reuben-vincent-using-his-voice-to-raise-awareness-on-the-justice-system">criminal justice</a> organization founded by <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/2024-grammy-awards-recap-sza-and-victoria-monet-win-big-jay-z-honored-with">Jay-Z</a>, <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/meek-mill-slammed-for-asking-how-fans-in-africa-listen-to-his-music">Meek Mill</a>, and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin, announced the appointment of popular podcaster, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur Wallace "Wallo267" Peeples to serve as the organization&rsquo;s new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
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The news comes on the organization&rsquo;s 5-year anniversary in 2024. The 44-year-old&rsquo;s new role is to spearhead its marketing initiatives rolling out this year.&nbsp; Wallo has been involved with REFORM in the past as a host of various events such as REFORM&rsquo;s Casino Night which ushered in new Pennsylvania legislation. Wallo is a Philadelphia native and a former inmate in the hometown justice system.
&ldquo;I am honored to be taking on this role at REFORM and for the opportunity to help uplift system-impacted communities with new resources and programs,&rdquo; said Wallace &ldquo;Wallo267&rdquo; Peeples. &ldquo;My firsthand experience with the parole and probation system I believe is key to helping advance REFORM&rsquo;s mission.&rdquo;
REFORM posted the announcement with an image of Wallo on Instagram with the following caption:
&ldquo;As his millions of social media followers already know, Wallo267 is a uniquely gifted storyteller. When he speaks, people listen. As someone who is justice-impacted and remains on parole until 2048, he has special insight into the importance of lifting up the stories of returning citizens whose stories too often remain untold.
He authentically captures people&rsquo;s real experiences with sensitivity and empathy born of his own lived experience. In everything he does, Wallo267 always seeks to maximize real-world impact, helping more and more people achieve their dreams.
That&rsquo;s how he sees his new role as REFORM&rsquo;s Chief Marketing Officer: an opportunity to help more people exit the system and build lives of security and stability. Wallo267 has a track record of success, and he&rsquo;s joining an organization with a similar proven track record. All of these traits put him in an excellent position to hit the ground running as REFORM&rsquo;s new CMO. Share this post if you support @wallo267!&rdquo;
Wallo267 is a naturally gifted storyteller as his millions of followers already know. He knows the importance of uplifting the stories of justice-impacted people due to his own experience of a lengthy prison sentence and parole until 2048. He genuinely portrays individuals' genuine experiences with compassion and understanding based on his own personal encounters.
Wallo strives to maximize real-world impact and help people achieve their dreams. He sees his new role as REFORM's CMO as an opportunity to help people exit the system and build stable lives. Wallo267 is joining a successful organization with a proven track record.
To commemorate the new appointment, Wallo267 stepped out for the first time as REFORM Alliance&rsquo;s CMO this past <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/usher-marries-jennifer-goicoechea-in-las-vegas-ceremony-after-super-bowl">Super Bowl weekend</a> at the organization's activation at the annual Fanatics party.&nbsp;
Founded in 2019, REFORM passed 18 bipartisan laws in 11 states and helped 800,000 people exit the justice system.
The Future Shapers Advisory Council is a group of young content creators raising awareness for change.
REFORM is expanding its job fair event series to lower recidivism and improve reentry success for communities. REFORM organized events in Iowa, New York, and Philadelphia to provide various services, job opportunities, and community engagement.
REFORM aims to help people reenter society with dignity and succeed while making families and communities safer.
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Jay-Z, Meek Mill-Founded REFORM Alliance Appoints Wallo267 As New Chief Marketing Officer

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Kelly Rowland at BeautyCon

<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/kelly-rowland-goes-braless-in-completely-sheer-outfit-lawd-have-mercy">Kelly Rowland</a>, actress, recording artist, and Beyonce Destiny&rsquo;s Child group member, speaks highly of <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/2024-grammy-awards-recap-sza-and-victoria-monet-win-big-jay-z-honored-with">Jay-Z</a> on Tuesday evening (Feb. 6) after he commented on Beyonce&rsquo;s Grammy&rsquo;s Album of the Year snub during his acceptance speech at this year&rsquo;s <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/beyonces-father-blames-record-label-for-lack-of-aoty-grammy-awards">Grammy Awards</a> on Sunday (Feb. 4).
&ldquo;Shawn Carter is one of the greatest men I know and his words ring so loud to me,&rdquo; Rowland told Entertainment Tonight at the red carpet premiere of Bob Marley: One Love in Los Angeles. &ldquo;I couldn&rsquo;t be more proud of him. I&rsquo;m just really happy for a lot of things that he said. I think that he made a lot of artists feel very seen and very heard in those minutes that he took on stage.&rdquo;
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Jay-Z spoke to the music industry inside the Crypto.com Arena about the awards needing to do better with honoring artists for their incredible bodies of work. He shared that his wife has the most Grammy awards but never won Album of the Year. With his daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, by his side, said the following:
&ldquo;Obviously it&rsquo;s subjective because, you know, it&rsquo;s music and it&rsquo;s opinion-based, but some things&hellip; I don&rsquo;t want to embarrass this young lady, but she has more Grammys than everyone and never won Album of the Year! So even by your own metrics, that doesn&rsquo;t work. Think about that. The most Grammys, never won Album of the Year. That doesn&rsquo;t work. We want y&rsquo;all to get it right. We love y&rsquo;all, we love y&rsquo;all, we just want y&rsquo;all to get it right. At least get it close to right.&rdquo;
Kelly Rowland added to Jay-Z&rsquo;s acknowledgment of Beyonce at the Grammys by crediting her groupmate&rsquo;s accolades as an icon and her albums, which are heavily praised. On Beyonce&rsquo;s star power, she said:
&ldquo;I feel like she is an icon&hellip; and that&rsquo;s for a reason &ndash; it&rsquo;s because she starts trends,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;She is innovative, her thoughts are big and bright and she just jumps for them and does it. I think that her albums are a reflection of that, and it should be really celebrated in that way. I&rsquo;m not saying that because it&rsquo;s my sister, I&rsquo;m saying it because it&rsquo;s the truth. I&rsquo;ve seen the blood, sweat and tears that she puts into these projects, and her thoughts and her heart and her passion and her soul.&rdquo;
Kelly Rowland is set to star in the upcoming Tyler Perry film <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/kelly-rowland-stars-in-tyler-perry-netflix-thriller-mea-culpa-watch-trailer">Mea Culpa</a>, with Trevante Rhodes, coming to Netflix on February 23.

Kelly Rowland Praises Jay-Z For Grammy’s Acceptance Speech

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Matthew Knowles

<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/2024-grammy-awards-recap-sza-and-victoria-monet-win-big-jay-z-honored-with">Jay-Z</a> highlighted his wife, <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/beyonce-celebrates-renaissance-a-film-going-number-one-sends-heartfelt">Beyonce</a>, Grammy accomplishments while calling out the awards for snubbing her the Album Of The Year award as he received the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the 66th Grammys on Sunday (Feb.4).&nbsp; Beyonce&rsquo;s former manager and father, Matthew Knowles, shared with <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2024/02/05/mathew-knowles-beyonce-record-label-blame-grammys-album-of-the-year-snub-jay-z-speech/">TMZ</a> his thoughts behind her never winning Album of the Year while holding the record for the most Grammys on Monday (Feb. 5). Knowles claims that Columbia Records, Beyonce&rsquo;s recording home, never lobby for her during voting time.
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When asked about Beyonce&rsquo;s Album Of The Year snub, Knowles said:
&ldquo;People don&rsquo;t know the process. Your record label can only appoint one person in a category, so that means her record label, I&rsquo;ma call you out Columbia Records, her record label has never really put her in that category for consideration. When you have Adele and Beyonc&eacute; on the same record label, the record label can only support one of those artists. There&rsquo;s a lot of reasons, I mean, there&rsquo;s a financial reason. Maybe Adele sold more records worldwide, I don&rsquo;t know these answers. But these are some of the thought processes that they go through. Maybe you say, Beyonc&eacute; has her success, here&rsquo;s an opportunity to push Adele, so let&rsquo;s push her.&rdquo;
Matthew mentioned that the record labels are not entirely at fault, but it is a combination of their actions and the Grammy voting process.&nbsp;
He added: &ldquo;It&rsquo;s combination of all, but it starts with the label. Again guys, I&rsquo;ve been 14 years in those rooms supporting the label. I know exactly how this work. We spend a whole day listening to a minute of a song and saying, &lsquo;That&rsquo;s pop.&rsquo; And then pop will listen and they say, &lsquo;Oh, that&rsquo;s R&amp;B.&rsquo; That&rsquo;s a big deal, the genre of the music. And again, there comes a point in the music industry is the whiting of America.&rdquo;
Beyonce is an icon, one of the most influential stars in pop culture, and one of the greatest entertainers of all time. She holds the record for the most Grammy Awards, with 32.&nbsp;
Beyonce's Renaissance World Tour grossed $579 million, holding the record for the highest-grossing tour by an R&amp;B artist and a black female artist.
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Beyonce's Father Blames Record Label For Lack Of AOTY Grammy Awards

Roc Nation Brunch

It seems the hottest ticket in town won't have any guests this year.
Sources close to the situation have confirmed that the couple's annual affair won't occur for 2024. However, the pair does plan to attend other pre-Grammy events.&nbsp;
The annual day party was set to occur on Saturday (Feb.3) &mdash; however, that is no longer the case, according to <a href="https://pagesix.com/2024/02/01/entertainment/roc-nation-will-not-host-its-annual-pre-grammy-brunch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Page Six</a>, despite making a considerable comeback following the COVID-19 pandemic. Sources reported that the Carters plan to attend other pre-Grammy events instead&mdash;the two plan to support their friend and CEO of Sony Music Publishing, Jon Platt. Platt will be honored with the Grammy Salute to Industry Icons Award.
As one of the premier pre-Grammy events of the decade, rivaling even that of <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/diddy-calls-out-the-grammys-black-music-has-never-been-respected">Clive Davis</a>', the Roc Nation brunch has hosted a plethora of guests, with celebrities and industry movers and shakers alike. Some the event's past guests included Rihanna, DJ Khaled, Swizz Beatz, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Kevin Hart, <a href="https://www.hot97.com/search?s=Megan+Thee+Stallion">Megan Thee Stallion</a>, among others.&nbsp;
So far, Roc Nation has yet to release a statement regarding the situation behind the event's cancellation.&nbsp;

Jay-Z & Beyoncé's Annual Roc Nation Brunch Reportedly Cancelled

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 05: Jay-Z attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Sony Pictures' "The Book of Clarence" at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on January 05, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Unique Nicole/FilmMagic)

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<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/jay-z-reveals-the-name-he-and-beyonce-almost-gave-blue-ivy">Blue Ivy</a> isn&rsquo;t the only one asking Shawn Carter for <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/jay-z-opens-up-about-blue-ivy-asking-him-for-fashion-advice">fashion advice</a>.&nbsp;
On Wednesday (Jan.24) Moncler, a European fashion giant, released its highly-anticipated collaboration with Roc Nation designed by&nbsp;<a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/jay-z-wouldnt-take-the-dinner-w-jay-z-dwight-howard-responds-to-gay-rumors">Jay-Z</a>. Moncler and <a href="https://hot97.com/hot-news/roc-nation-pens-open-letter-about-times-square-casino-plans%EF%BF%BC">Roc Nation</a> shared a trailer for the release on Instagram on Tuesday (Jan.23). The collaboration is a follow-up to Jay-Z and Moncler working together in 2023 on the audio/visual project &ldquo;<a href="https://youtu.be/Tlhvthb4ttA?si=gNDWQ2VcgRVyEfHB">The Art of All</a>&rdquo; for London Fashion Week.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.esquire.com/style/big-black-book/a46507289/moncler-roc-nation-jay-z/">Esquire</a> shared a first look on Wednesday that identifies the new collaboration as European luxury with a little New York swagger. Jay-Z designs a collection that includes puffers, a croc-printed bomber, a streamlined vest, a heavyweight, drop-shoulder tee/sweatshirt hybrid, a pair of voluminous sweat shorts, and a fuzzy bucket hat.
As Moncler describes it, the collaboration aims to create an assortment of modular elements that can be mixed and matched, sort of like sampling records and building tracks. It's a fun and apt way to look at the collection.&nbsp;
Jay-Z&rsquo;s design is a part of the Moncler Genius project. On Moncler, the collaboration&rsquo;s message is the following: &ldquo;A call to action to find your inner voice - a symbol of creativity without limits, the collection epitomizes the sentiment that Genius is everywhere.&rdquo;
<a href="https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/jay-z-moncler-roc-nation-collab/">Highsnobiety</a> says Jay-Z&rsquo;s design is Moncler&rsquo;s best collaboration to date.&nbsp;
The entire collection will be released on the <a href="https://www.moncler.com/en-us/roc-nation.html">Moncler website</a>.&nbsp;
Roc Nation has made great strides in fashion since its launch in 2008. Jay-Z&rsquo;s longtime friend and Roc Nation executive Emory Jones sat down with TT Torrez last summer to discuss the company&rsquo;s fashion deals and more. Watch it below.&nbsp;
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Jay-Z Designed Moncler x Roc Nation Fashion Collab Drops Today

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Boosie Badazz claims he's a bigger rapper than <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/tyler-the-creator-reveals-why-he-turned-down-record-deals-from-jay-z-and-diddy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">JAY-Z</a> in the South. On Tuesday (July 25), the Baton Rouge native started a heated debate after sharing a screenshot of a tweet that read, “Nobody from the South has JAY-Z ahead of Boosie on their All-Time list." Boosie co-signed the claim by captioning his Instagram post, “I F**K WITH JIGGA BUT THIS [IS] FACTS!! STREET N**GAS [IN] DA SOUTH DON'T PUT HOV OVER BADAZZ.”https://www.instagram.com/p/CvIDwQbLsXz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This is not the first time Boosie has turned the internet upside down with his opinions on JAY-Z. As <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/boosie-says-nas-and-jay-z-are-no-longer-relevant-in-todays-hip-hop" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">previously reported by HOT 97</a>, last year, the Concentration Camp rapper claimed that the Roc Nation boss is no longer "relevant" in hip hop. “JAY-Z’s not relevant this day for music,” he said during an interview with VladTV. “Just like when I go to these clubs in Atlanta, these 25 to 35 clubs, I’m not hearing Nas, I’m not hearing JAY-Z. Every club I go in, it’s not one of the other, Vlad. N**ga, I’m in the city. I’m outside! I be everywhere."The "Wipe Me Down" hitmaker added that JAY-Z’s current impact has more to do with his business endeavors. “JAY-Z is respected by these people for being that boss that he is. When JAY-Z flash across that motherf**ker it’s something with a billion dollars, it’s something with $500 billion, $200 billion when them young n**gas see him. It ain’t his song flashing across social media. It’s his hustle! That n**ga got hustle,” Boosie explained.

Boosie Badazz Claims He's A Bigger Rapper Than JAY-Z In The South

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Tyler, The Creator revealed that he has turned down record deals from both <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/jay-z-sets-new-record-as-first-black-male-artist-t-achieve-multi-platinum-status" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">JAY-Z</a> and Diddy.During a recent appearance on DJ Drama’s new "Gangsta Grillz" podcast, the "SWEET / I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO DANCE" rapper said JAY-Z tried to sign him while they were eating tacos at his Los Angeles home early on in his career. However, Tyler politely declined the Roc Nation boss' offer, along with an offer from <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/diddys-former-nanny-is-suing-him-for-wrongful-termination" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diddy</a>.“[He] invited us to one of his L.A. homes and we just ate tacos,” the Hawthrone native recalled. “We ate some tacos and he wanted to sign us. I was like, ‘Man, you’re cool, but no.’" He continued, "Him, Puff... a lot of people were interested... I don’t know, I just [wanted] creative control and do everything.”https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvGLvPHJ2lt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Tyler, The Creator Reveals Why He Turned Down Record Deals From JAY-Z And Diddy

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Congratulations are in order! According to recent <a href="https://hiphopdx.com/news/jay-z-first-black-male-artist-multi-platinum-albums-milestone" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>, Jay-Z has achieved a revolutionary accomplishment in his career. The Brooklyn rapper, entrepreneur, and business legend has become the first black male artist to receive multi-platinum status. This is a major landmark for Hov, and there’s only more to come following this success. Throughout the span of his career, Jay has made numerous timeless projects, now having 10 multi-platinum albums under his belt. Projects such as The Black Album (2003) and The Blueprint 3 (2009) have hit double and quadruple platinum from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).Following Mariah Carey's achievement for this title, Jay is the second black artist to acquire this award. As a whole, Jay-Z’s platinum catalog contains 10 solo projects and two collaborative albums with Kanye West and Linkin Park. Additionally, Hov has led the Billboard 200 14 times in his career, making him the most successful Hip-Hop artist to dominate the charts.Earlier this year, in June, Hov even earned his first diamond plaque with “N* in Paris,” following its accomplishment of a 9x-platinum ranking the year prior. Billboard’s title of No. 1 rapper of all time was given to Hov back in February, only adding to his roster of major awards. Considering Hov’s “regal-scented rhymes that speak to the struggle,” cultural influence, entrepreneurial leadership, 24 Grammy winnings, 14 No. 1 albums, and 140 million record sales, Billboard states his “longevity, the breadth of his accomplishments, and what he’s meant to Hip Hop from a musical, cultural and financial standpoint for the last three decades” led him to his major success.

Jay-Z Sets New Record As First Black Male Artist To Achieve 10+ Multi-Platinum Albums

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Snoop Dogg reveals why he never gets invited to JAY-Z's <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/marlon-wayans-questions-why-jay-z-has-never-invited-him-to-roc-nation-brunch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Roc Nation Brunch</a>.The "Sexual Eruption" hitmaker recently appeared on the "F3LLAS PODCAST," where he spoke about never being invited to the annual pre-Grammys event. “Don’t feel bad n**ga, me neither,” Snoop said after the host HaHa Davis admitted that he “doesn’t get invited to none of the Roc Nation Brunches.” “I know why they don’t want me to come, ’cause I’ma be the sharpest. They know when I walk in, my outfit gon’ turn everything out. So they’re like, ‘Keep that n**ga away,'” he joked.The Long Beach native added, “Nah, it’s all good. I fuck with JAY — that’s my guy. I just ain’t had time to slide through to one of those brunches. Maybe next time we can all go together, we’ll roll up in there together. Just come in there with a linen outfit — I think you gotta have on linen.”You can watch the full interview below:https://youtu.be/OeTgT9EVfzM

Snoop Dogg Jokingly Reveals Why JAY-Z Never Invites Him To Roc Nation Brunch: 'I’ma Be The Sharpest'

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Their affinity for aristocratic goals expands beyond boundaries; this time, they achieve it in the realm of real estate. According to Vanity Fair, renowned power couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z have recently made headlines with their most recent California mansion purchase. The couple has secured a stunning abode in Malibu, nestled along the scenic Pacific Ocean. This luxurious dwelling comes with a staggering price tag of $200 million, cementing its status as the most enormous purchase ever made for a private residence in the state of California. The news of their remarkable acquisition has sparked awe and fascination among fans and real estate enthusiasts alike, further solidifying Beyoncé and Jay-Z's reputation for their impeccable taste and unparalleled success in both the music realm and the business of high-end property investment. The newly acquired residence in Malibu by the influential Knowles-Carter family showcases an impressive collaboration with the esteemed Japanese architect Tadao Ando, a self-taught visionary who was awarded the prestigious Pritzker Prize. Ando is renowned in the U.S. for his notable creation of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Interestingly, the residence was initially envisioned for Bill Bell Jr., an inheritor of a prosperous soap opera dynasty. Unbelievably, Bell Jr. needed a staggering fifteen years to complete the concrete structure, according to Architectural Digest. Facilitating this extraordinary real estate transaction was the esteemed broker Kurt Rappaport of Westside Estate Agency, whose clientele includes renowned figures such as Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, and Madonna. By searching relevant keywords such as "Bell" and "Malibu," numerous web pages dedicated to showcasing images of the recently acquired property can be found, offering a glimpse into the remarkable work of architect Tadao Ando.

Beyoncé And Jay-Z's $200 Million Malibu Mansion Will Reportedly Serve As A Weekend Home

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JAY-Z and <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/natalia-bryant-is-credited-as-an-intern-on-beyonces-renaissance-world-tour" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Beyoncé</a> have reportedly purchased the most expensive home ever sold in the entire state of California for $200 million.<a href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/05/19/jay-z-beyonce-home-purchase-malibu-record-breaking-mansion/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TMZ</a> broke the news today (May 19). The couple's new 30,000-square-foot beachfront property is located in Malibu and sits on 8-acres of land that looks over the Pacific Ocean. The house was designed by Japanese master architect, Tadao Ando, who is also designing the house that Kanye West bought in Malibu.It was previously owned and built by William Bell, who is one of the biggest art collectors in the world. It took him almost 15 years to build the all-concrete structure. The alleged history-making house is also the second most expensive real estate deal in the U.S. with TMZ citing the first being a $238 million NYC apartment.https://twitter.com/raphousetv2/status/1659633222228262912?s=20Apparently, this is JAY-Z and Beyoncé's second huge real estate purchase in the Los Angeles area. Back in 2017, they <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2017/06/28/beyonce-and-jay-z-buy-house-bel-air/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">purchased a mansion in Bel-Air</a> for $88 million.