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Jay-Z Defends Himself Against Allegations, Calls Them Heartbreaking
culture17 days ago

Jay-Z Defends Himself Against Allegations, Calls Them Heartbreaking

In a wide-ranging GQ interview, Jay-Z addresses the 2024 anonymous lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault, calling the allegations 'heartbreaking' and insisting they are not true, noting he never considered a settlement. The piece also recounts a prior civil case involving Diddy and another man over a 2000 MTV VMAs after-party, with Jay-Z named in an amended complaint; he denied the claims and filed a defamation suit (which remains ongoing) after countersuits and dismissals. He also describes a poignant moment at the Mufasa premiere with Beyoncé and Blue Ivy, emphasizing his family's support.

Jay-Z: Kendrick–Drake Feud Went Too Far, He Won’t Settle Lawsuit
music18 days ago

Jay-Z: Kendrick–Drake Feud Went Too Far, He Won’t Settle Lawsuit

In a lengthy GQ interview, Jay-Z weighs in on the Kendrick Lamar–Drake beef, saying the feud crossed lines by dragging people’s kids into it and suggesting that collaborations could heal the culture. He also explains why he refused to settle a sexual‑assault lawsuit, insisting settlement isn’t in his DNA and that he had to protect his family, with strong support from Beyoncé and his partners as he navigates the storm.

Jay-Z: Creating Ownership, Defying Narratives, and Staying Curious
culture18 days ago

Jay-Z: Creating Ownership, Defying Narratives, and Staying Curious

In a rare, wide-ranging interview, Jay-Z reflects on 30 years in music, building a business empire, independence and ownership, his high-profile projects (Roc Nation, D’Ussé, Armand de Brignac, Tidal, and the NFL halftime show), and his evolving views on fame, family, and controversy, emphasizing owning the narrative and staying curious as he navigates culture and commerce.

JAŸ-Z Reunites With The Roots at Roots Picnic 2026
music24 days ago

JAŸ-Z Reunites With The Roots at Roots Picnic 2026

Jay-Z will headline the Roots Picnic 2026 with The Roots on May 30 at Philadelphia’s Belmont Plateau (two-day festival May 30–31); it’s his first live show with The Roots in over a decade and coincides with the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt. Presale is live, with general on-sale starting March 18 at 10 a.m. ET; more lineup details are to be announced. The appearance comes amid his JAŸ-Z rebranding and recent Paris 2025 moments with Beyoncé, with no album release announced.

Sky-High Escape: Bay Area Jets Flee Post-Super Bowl Scene
business2 months ago

Sky-High Escape: Bay Area Jets Flee Post-Super Bowl Scene

About 95 private jets left Bay Area airports within two hours of the Super Bowl ending, including Kim Kardashian’s Gulfstream G650 and Jay‑Z & Beyoncé’s Bombardier Global 7500, most heading to Van Nuys or Las Vegas. The broader event saw roughly 1,000 jets arrive in the area ahead of the game, with a few still airborne hours later; JetSpy data also noted a Friday spike in business-jet traffic compared to usual levels.

A-List Frenzy at Fanatics’ Super Bowl 2026 Bash
entertainment2 months ago

A-List Frenzy at Fanatics’ Super Bowl 2026 Bash

Tom Brady, Kendall Jenner, Jay-Z and a star-studded guest list including Alix Earle, Joe Burrow, Ciara, Nelly, Ashanti, SZA and Travis Scott turned out for Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Super Bowl Party at Pier 48 in San Francisco, a high-profile prelude to Super Bowl LX that featured Cardi B’s performance and ample photo ops as celebrities and athletes rolled through Big Game Weekend.