In a since-deleted post on X, West said a lyric Jay-Z recited about him and his political affiliation on their song "Jail," released in 2021, hurt his "soul." “Why did Jay Z have to say ‘no ...

According to West, he gave JAY-Z an ultimatum — remove the lyric or be removed from the song entirely. “Why did Jay Z have to say ‘no red hat’ on Jail,” West posted on April 20.

The rapper began a working relationship in 2000 when the Chicago-born emcee produced a track for Beanie Sigel, who was signed to Jay’s Roc-A-Fella Records.

Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jay-Z have long been lauded as hip-hop royalty. The rappers rose to fame in the ’90s and have maintained a close friendship over the years.

Diddy featured Jay-Z on the track “Do You Like It, Do You Want It” from his “No Way Out” album, while Combs appeared on “In My Lifetime, Vol 1,” Carter’s second album.

Like the exhibit, the new tome, The Book of HOV: A Tribute to Jay-Z, will be divided into eight chapters, each one inspired (and named after) a different Jay-Z lyric.

Jay-Z supported both his wife Beyoncé and daughter Blue Ivy at the "Mufasa: The Lion King" premiere in Los Angeles following allegations of rape against him.

Jay-Z at the 2024 UEFA Champions League final in London. ... Book of HOV: A Tribute to Jay-Z, will be divided into eight chapters, each one inspired (and named after) a different Jay-Z lyric.

In the immediate aftermath of the news of a civil lawsuit accusing Jay-Z of raping a minor more than 20 years ago, we asked the NFL for a comment, given his relationship with the league. ... In ...