• Jay-Z's Made in America May Cost Los Angeles Public $170,000

    The taxpayers of Los Angeles may be souring to Jay-Z and his Made in America festival. According to a report from the "Los Angeles Times," the city could be on the hook for $170,000 of the total bill for the festival.Aides to the mayor tell the "Times" that Live Nation, the promoter for the festival, was required to provide $500,000 to pay for police patrols, street closures, trash removal and other city services. The total bill for the festival is expected to reach close to $670,000, leaving the city to close the funding gap.Mayor Eric Garcetti was a big proponent in bringing the festival to Los Angeles and, according to "Billboard," "Says it shows L.A. is capable of hosting a huge outdoor concert."According to Carol Schatz, head of the downtown-based Central City Association, the economic impact cannot be simply measured in strict dollar amounts.

  • Rick Ross Shares 'Movin Bass' Track Featuring Jay-Z from Upcoming 'Hood Billionaire' Album [LISTEN]

    Rick Ross has dropped another track from his upcoming "Hood Billionaire" album, and this might be the heavy hitter, ladies and gentlemen. The song, "Movin Bass," features rap icon and Roc Nation leader Jay-Z taking on the hook as Da Boss handles some lean verses produced by Timbaland.Drops tomorrow. @RICKYROZAY x JAY-Z "MOVIN BASS" #HOODBILLIONAIRE pic.twitter.com/PiAXmEEB5z — @RICKYROZAY NATION (@TheRozayNation) November 11, 2014Ross is on point in the new track, rapping about how success has not changed the game."I'm movin' bass, we outta state you know my speakers low," he says. "Put the pistol to your mouth now show me to the safe / Grammy-nominated once, but I'm still movin' bass."Hov chimes in with a slick hook and the two prove again that their partnership is one for the charts. Timbaland, we could have actually used more bass on this one. Take a listen below, via "Billboard."

  • Eminem Says He'll "Punch Lana Del Rey Right In The Face Twice Like Ray Rice" In New 'Shady CXVPHER' [WATCH]

    In support of his upcoming double-disc Shady XV album, Eminem released the Shady CXVPHER which features rappers from across the country including Crooked I from Long Beach, California; Joe Budden from Jersey City, New Jersey; Yelawolf from Gasden, Alabama; Joell Ortiz from Brooklyn, New York; Royce Da 5'9" from Detroit, Michigan; and of course Eminem repping the Motor City as well. Slim proved himself the rap god once again during his seven-minute freestyle, and the line that has everyone talking is one in which he threatens to punch Lana Del Rey in the face. He also makes reference to Ray Rice, the NFL player currently suspended after footage emerged of him assaulting his fiancée.

  • Beyoncé and Jay-Z Contemplate Taking a Year Off to Move to France and Have Another Baby

    Beyoncé and Jay-Z have had one heck of a year. Aside from earning an estimated $95 million, the couple has also been dogged by rumors about the status of their six-year marriage. One little bit of elevator surveillance tape that showed Solange Knowles beating on Jay was all it took for months of speculation to swirl. Instead of going their separate ways at the end of their joint tour in September, Beyoncé and Jay instead decided to vacation together, and apparently France left a lasting impression, according to the "Daily Mail."The couple spent quality time in Paris with their daughter Blue Ivy and various outlets are now saying that there is an excellent chance that Beyoncé and Jay will spend the majority of next year living there. Sources claim the couple has decided it is time to expand their family, and Beyoncé is looking forward to the idea of having a stress-free pregnancy in the City of Lights. She also kind of likes the idea of Blue Ivy picking up French as a second language in a natural way by living in Paris.

  • Jay Z Purchases Luxury Champagne Label 'Ace Of Spaces'

    An aficionado of fine goods, Jay Z has decided to no longer just be just a fan of a certain product, but actually own it. The New York rapper and mogul has purchased the luxury champagne brand Armand de Brignac, popularly known as “Ace Of Spades” for its logo.

  • Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports Signs Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver Dez Bryant

    Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant is the most recent athlete to sign with Jay-Z's sports management company, Roc Nation Sports.According to "XXL," the announcement was made earlier today, Nov. 2, via the company's Instagram account."A warm welcome to the newest member of the #RocNationSports family, @DezBryant! #ThrowUpTheX," the post reads.Cowboys owner and figurehead Jerry Jones was trying to persuade Bryant not to sign with Roc Nation, multiple outlets report. With Bryant set to renegotiate his contract, Jones will have to talk specifics with Jay-Z's company, which CBS Sports says he is "reluctant" to do.By all accounts, Bryant, a league standout, will be negotiating for a ton of dough.

  • Nas Unveils New J Dilla-Produced Track "The Season" At Run The Jewels Event [LISTEN]

    Earlier this month, Nas announced that a new album is in the works. He first hinted at it in his remix of Schoolboy Q's "Studio" rapping, "Finished up my new album, single 'bout to be dropping / Last album on Def Jam and I got so many options." He confirmed the news with Power 105.1's Angie Martinez saying the single could drop any day, and now that day has come with the new single "The Season."

  • Beyoncé Biography In The Works From J. Randy Taraborrelli, Due Out Fall 2015

    Beyoncé has been one of the most influential pop culture figures of the past decade, and now a biography is being written about her inspiring life. Billed as the first comprehensive biography of the pop star, the book will be released fall 2015 via Grand Central Books. The author of the biography, J. Randy Taraborrelli, will "explore all facets of Knowles' life," starting with her childhood performances, detailing her time with Destiny's Child and as a solo artist and looking inside her marriage to Jay Z, Billboard reports.
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