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Bun B Discusses Jay-Z Using His Lyrics For “99 Problems”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty Veteran rapper Bun B took time to reflect on Jay-Z’s apparent usage of his lyrics for one of his hits and on their relationship in an interview. The “Still Trill” rapper sat down as the guest on the most recent episode of the People’s Party with Talib Kweli podcast. At about the halfway mark the discussion soon turned to his feelings about the revelation that the first four lines of the third verse of Jay-Z’s “99 Problems” were taken from Bun B’s verse from the UGK song “Touched.” The track was on their iconic 1996 album Ridin’ Dirty. “99 Problems” would go on to be one of the standout hits from The Black Album. Related Stories “I feel like enough people know,” the Port Arthur, Texas native said. “But I don’t feel like it’s that bi...
“Legal Expert” Kodak Black Disses Jay-Z While Criticizing Tory Lanez Guilty Verdict
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty / Kodak Black Another day, another rapper or celebrity sharing their head*ss opinion on Tory Lanez being found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Legal expert and frequent court visitor Kodak Black is the latest person with something to say about Tory Lanez being found guilty on all charges. Related Stories Like the ridiculous petition started by “fans” and Lanez’s father, Sonstar Peterson, and other family members, Black also stupidly believes that Jay-Z and Roc Nation have something to do with the trial’s outcome. Kodak Black Thinks Jay-Z Is A “F*ck N*gga” In an Instagram Live session, the rapper shared his unwanted opinion, chastising the victim in all of this, Megan Thee Stallion, for speaking on the matter while diss...
Jay-Z Selects SZA, Drake & Kendrick Lamar For 2022 Year-End Playlist
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ezra Shaw / Getty As the year closes out Jay-Z’s year-end playlist returns. SZA, Drake, Kendrick Lamar and more make his much anticipated curated selection of music. As per Hypebeast ,the Brooklyn, New York native has released his year-end playlist. This edition captures his favorite tracks released during the 2022 calendar with the genres of music ranging from Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggaetón and Afrobeats. Additionally, the talent spans from global icons, emerging artists and unsung underground. Making the prestigious round up are SZA’s “Shirt” and “SOS,” Drake and 21 Savage’s “Jimmy Cooks,” Lil Baby’s “In a Minute,” Kendrick Lamar’s “Rich Spirit,” Sno Aalegra’s “Do 4 Love,” 42 Dugg and Est Gee’s “Thump Sh*t,” and Kodak Black’s “Purple Stamp.” Related Storie...
Jay-Z Joins Bid To Bring A Casino To Times Square
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty If Jay-Z‘s proven anything over his career it’s that he loves to roll the dice on big projects, and now he’s attempting to get in on the gambling game as he prepares to bid on a new casino in Midtown Manhattan. Page Six is reporting that Jay-Z and Roc Nation have joined the efforts of SL Green and Caesars Entertainment to open up a brand spanking new casino in Times Square, New York, and now we want that project to actually happen. The new partnership is expected to be announced on Monday (Dec. 12) as a half-dozen other teams are expected to submit their own proposals for a full-scale operating casino at SL Green’s 1515 Broadway office tower in Midtown, Manhattan. Related Stories Although details have yet to be spelled out, Jay-Z ...
DJ Khaled – GOD DID Ft. Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend, Fridayy
It breaks my heartThey ain’t believe in usWe the Best MusicThey played themselvesWhile you hatin’ and being jealousYou could be over here embracin’ that loveMore love, more blessings, more lifeGOD DIDYou either win with us, or you watch us winDJ Khaled They wanted us down, ooh-whoaBut look at us now, ohThey counted us out (time to say a prayer)They didn’t think that we would make it, ohThey didn’t believe in us (may we bow our heads)Oh, but I know God did, God did (oh, yes, He did)Oh, God did (Khaled)Oh, yes, God did (Khaled)Oh, God did (God is great)But I know God did Nosedive, they just prayin’ that I crash (huh)Those guys, they don’t wanna see you lastThey’ll jack up three million dollars up on your taxA tub full of money, I still can’t relaxTires spinnin’Lord forgive me, I’m a sinner, ...
Jay-Z Put Up $1.5 Billion to Buy Bacardi’s Share of D’USSE Cognac
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ezra Shaw / Getty Jay-Z is currently embroiled in a legal tussle with Bacardi regarding the D’USSE Cognac brand. According to court documents, the artist born Shawn Carter attempted to purchase Bacardi’s stake in the brand for a reported $1.5 billion. Jay-Z and the battle over D’USSE made waves earlier in the year after it went wide that the rapper and mogul sued Bacardi this past October alleging that the company failed to be transparent about its finances in connection with the cognac brand. Digital Music News shared in a report that unsealed court documents reveal that Jay-Z’s SC Liquor company offered to buy Bacardi’s share of D’USSE. Still, it was rejected and Bacardi shared a lower value of the company at $460 million, far past its previous estimate...
Nas Ties Jay-Z for Most Top 10 Albums on Billboard 200 Among Rappers
Former rivals Nas and Jay-Z find themselves on equal footing in one regard on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart, as Nas’ King’s Disease III debuts at No. 10 on the chart dated Nov. 26. With the arrival, the Queens MC lands his 16th top 10, tying Jay-Z for the most among rappers in the chart’s history. King’s Disease III opens with 29,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the week ending Nov. 17, according to Luminate; 20,000 units of the starting sum derive from streams, equaling 26.5 million official on-demand streams of the album’s songs. Of the remaining units, 8,500 are in traditional album sales, with the outstanding balance owed to track-equivalent album units. (One unit equals the following levels of consumption: one album sale, 10 individual tracks sold from an album, or...
Oh: Beyoncé Is Rumored To Have Two Albums On The Way, One With Jay-Z
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Tim Nwachukwu / Getty Just when you thought Beyoncé was done she might just be getting started. It is rumored she has two albums on the way. As per Madame Noire the Houston, Texas native might have more music coming our way; faster than we all thought. The speculation comes from a New York Times journalist who claims he was given an insider scoop to her supposed forthcoming projects. Kyle Buchanan took to social media to share hearsay. “Before Twitter goes down, instead of making you follow me somewhere else, I’ll just tell you what I’ve heard about the other 2 acts of Beyoncé’s 3-part ‘Renaissance’ project,” his post read. He also give some further details on these soon to be released installments saying “2nd act is an acoustic album, 3rd ...
Jay-Z & Beyoncé Tie The Record For Most All-Time Grammy Nominations
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Tim Nwachukwu / Getty Sometimes competition in a marriage can hurt the relationship of a man and his wife, but when it comes to Jay-Z and Beyoncé, a little healthy competition might just push them to achieve greater success. On Tuesday (Nov. 15), the nominees for the upcoming Grammy Awards were revealed, and Beyoncé received nine nominations for her latest album, Renaissance, and in the process tied her with hubby Jay-Z for most Grammy nods ever as he collected five nominations of his own. In total, both artists have been nominated for the coveted award 88 times a piece. According to Variety, if Beyoncé snags just three of those nine, she’ll tie the record for the most Grammy trophies in the history of the game which belongs to Georg Solti who sits atop w...
Jay-Z & Jeff Bezos Are Rumored To Be Exploring Buying Washington Commanders NFL Team
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ezra Shaw / Getty It seems Jay-Z and Jeff Bezos might be business partners in the near future. The two are rumored to be bidding to buy The Washing Commanders. As spotted on CNN the two moguls are reportedly are eyeing the football organization as their newest venture. The news publication spoke to a source who is close to the situation this week. The unnamed individual says that the Amazon founder is considering purchasing the team. Another source also claims that Jay-Z has also expressed interest in owning the team as well. The speculation is plausible as the current owners of The Washington Commanders, Dan Snyder and his wife Tanya, have hired Bank of America to help with the sale. Forbes Magazine reports that the couple will “consider potential t...
Bacardi Claims Jay-Z Is Trying To Inflate The Value Of D’ussé Prior To Sale
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevin Winter / Getty The legal battle between between Bacardi and Jay-Z continues to unfold. Hov is being accused of inflating the value of D’ussé prior to selling off his percentage. As spotted on TMZ, the Hip-Hop mogul might be in for another high profile legal battle. Earlier this month the Brooklyn, New York native filed a lawsuit against the spirits conglomerate. He alleges that they were being less than forthcoming with regards to the expression’s sales performance and profitability of the dark liquor. In addition, his SC Liquor company inquired about the production process including “the location of all warehouses storing D’Ussé barrels, bottles and accessories.” Furthermore Carter wants Bacardi to fully detail their inventory process in an ef...
Diddy & Jay-Z Are The Richest Rap Artists, Ye’s Rank Drops
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevin Winter / Getty While they might not be this generation’s favorites Jay-Z and Diddy are still moving accordingly. A long time financial writer has ranked them as Rap’s wealthiest acts. As spotted on Variety Magazine, the list for Hip-Hop’s biggest money makers have shifted this year. According to former Forbes journalist Zack O’ Malley Greenburg Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs are now the genre’s top earners; in order. The writer detailed his findings on his Zog Blog website. “Jay-Z reclaims the top spot on the list as his fortune increases to $1.5 billion—a personal best—buoyed by the success of a diversified empire, with investments in everything from records to real estate and spirits to startups,” he wrote. Greenburg also gives further context ...
