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Jamal Crawford Says Jay-Z's Effect on Rap Surpasses Eminem's Album Sales

Jamal Crawford Says Jay-Z’s Effect on Rap Surpasses Eminem’s Album Sales

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Jamal Crawford, during an interview with Shaq and Nischelle, says that Jay-Z’s effect on rap outweighs any album sales by Eminem. The 3x NBA Sixth Man of the Year believes that the effect Jay-Z has in rap music far surpasses the impact of the millions of album Eminem has sold. 

Crawford altered a controversial statement that many of Eminem’s fans may not agree with. In his opinion, he believes that rap music doesn’t care much about how many album you sell. Rather, it’s about your influence in the industry and the authority you command. 

Don’t forget, Pimp C turned down ‘Big Pimpin’ appearance because of Jay-Z‘s masturbation mix-up according to Roc-A-Fella A&R Kyambo “Hip-Hop” Joshua. 

Joshua said, “But once he got past that, he thought Jay was saying that he was playing with his dick in the truck. So he’s like, ‘Man, I’m not getting on no song with another man talkin’ bout playing with hisself in the truck! Young Hop, you my boy, but what you tryna have me doin’, man?’ He said, ‘That’s like career suicide!

50 Cent didn’t agree with what Jamal said. He commented on the video post of the interview and wrote “Bullshit.”

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50 Cent Wishes Tony Yayo Would've Gone Off Instead of Him: "I could've Handled All The Business Deals"
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50 Cent Wishes Tony Yayo Would’ve Gone Off Instead of Him: “I could’ve Handled All The Business Deals”

 50 Cent wanted Tony Yayo to be assassinated instead of him.

During a recent appearance on Big Boy’s Neighborhood, 50 Cent discussed Tony Yayo and admitted that he wishes his G-Unit signee had taken off instead of him. 

” My solo album took off so big that I just brought them with me,” he said. “So it was clear that it was me creating opportunity for everybody else in the crew, but we was all together. I wish it would have been Yayo, because then I coulda did all of the business. If he woulda did what 50 Cent did, then I would have been running the whole thing.”

“It would still be two of us. He’d still be 50 cent as the artist and I’d be the largest asset to us,” he added.

Yayo recently praised Fifty and said Jay-Z doesn’t handle his artists as well as Fifty does. We have more of an assist, so that’s why I admire him, he added. “Since we have 50 CenOn the Set of “BMF” 50 Cent Contrasts the Styling of Snoop Dogg and Eminemt, I knew I was in good hands. I’m going to receive a portion of his fans because he sold 11 million records. I’m ok. He was better capable of handling it on his own. He had agreements with them and JAYWhen The Lox/Roc-A-Fella Feud First Broke Out, Styles P Recalls Wanting To Shoot Jay-Z And Beanie Sigel-Z, but JAY-Z isn’t ever going to… I constantly remind them that JAY-Z won’t treat them like this ni**a

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When The Lox/Roc-A-Fella Feud First Broke Out, Styles P Recalls Wanting To Shoot Jay-Z And Beanie Sigel

When The Lox/Roc-A-Fella Feud First Broke Out, Styles P Recalls Wanting To Shoot Jay-Z And Beanie Sigel

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When The Lox/Roc-A-Fella Feud First Broke Out, Styles P Recalls Wanting To Shoot Jay-Z And Beanie Sigel

Styles P has talked about the early 2000s  conflict between the LOX and Roc-A-Fella Records, when he intended to kill Beanie Sigel and Jay-Z.

The Ghost recently appeared on Math Hoffa’s My Expert Opinion where he discussed how the Roc-A-Fella feud went too far and became Personal, despite the fact that his, Jadakiss and Sheek Louch’s beef with 50 Cent and G-Unit was maintained exclusively on wax.

“We didn’t go to war with 50, I would’ve shot Beans and HOV at that time, I wouldn’t have shot 50. There was no emotional ties into it,” he explained.

“Beans was like us from Philly. You already know what HOV, Dame and them were doing, so that was more personal for me. Kiss and HOV kept being on the same remixes and something happened. It just felt like they were aiming at Kiss for me. Kiss is our Derek Jeter. Where we from, you fuck with one of us, you fuck with everybody.”

The feud only escalated with tempers flaring in person at shows when D-block and State Property along with Jay would cross paths, although there wasn’t a specific incident that caused the beef’s genesis. They would eventually exchange a plethora of disses on wax over various songs, remixes and freestyles.

“With Beans and HOV it was more like I got love for them and this is our story when we came up,” SP continued. “At that time, I had two guns on me every day, not because of them but because of life.”

This isn’t the first time the LOX have recounted the Roc-A-fella feud. Sheek Louch echoed a similar sentiment in 2017 in an interview with DJ Whoo Kid.

“Beans and them were saying some shit lyrically because they were slick-taking,” he said. “Them Philly niggas they be saying some shit. So that’s where I’d be like ‘Oh shit, Style get the gun! Where the fuck them n-ggas record at? Like it was that kind of situation.

“Our beefs were so dope man, you knew it was gonna be some ‘Fuck that, fuck you this and that.’ Some ill shit. You name whoever we got it on with, it was like some dope entertainment…

These beefs right now is not the same, man. I think the media is more turning them into beefs. Our shit was legitimate beefs.”

Cooler heads eventually prevailed for all parties as they all went on to enjoy lucrative careers. Ironically, The LOX ended up signing a partnership deal with JAY-Z’s Roc Nation in 2016 to release their first album in 16 years.

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Jay-z's Bacardi Dispute Reaches $2 Billion

Jay-z’s Bacardi Dispute Reaches $2 Billion

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Jay-z’s Bacardi Dispute Reaches $2 Billion

Jay-z’s lawsuit with Bacardi has reached level. According to reports, over $2 billion may be in dispute in Hov Bacardi court case in connection with their D’ssue business relationship. It was reported that Daniel Schimmel, a mediator in Jay-Z case, allude to $2 billion figure as part of his law firm’s site.

“Chair of an ICDR Tribunal with a seat in New York in an arbitration between members of a Delaware limited liability company. The amount in dispute exceeds $2 billion. “In court documents obtained by complex, Schimmel is listed as one of the original potential arbitrators in Jay’s 2018 litigation against Iconix Brand Group Inc.

Last month, Hov’s alcohol company, SC Liquor is questioning his partners at Bacardi regarding their financial relationship. Courts documents also show that Hov’s company wanted to “monitor the conduct of (Bacardi’s) business to protect SC’s right as” as a partner. But as a refutation, the major spirits

Company blast the Roc Nation founder for withdrawing his end of the deal.

According to TMZ, Bacardi’s subsidiary, Empire investments responded to Jay’s lawsuit, claiming that both parties actually had a “handshake deal” in December 2021, The empire agreed to buy Jay’s 50 percent stake in the cognac line. Howbeit, the liquor company accused Hov of “doubled demanded valuation and abruptly reneged on it’s agreement.”

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Jeezy Meets Former President Barack Obama For The First Time

Jeezy Meets Former President Barack Obama For The First Time

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Jeezy Meets Former President Barack Obama For The First Time

Jeezy has often expressed his admiration for former President Barack Obama. The classic mega single “My President,” from his third studio album The Recession, was released in 2008 as a tribute to Obama winning his first term. Nas is featured in the song, which was created the day Barack Obama won the Democratic presidential nomination.

Jeezy finally got to meet his beloved president at a Democratic gathering where Obama was a guest speaker at the Gateway Center last week.  Before taking a photo with Obama, the “Seen It All” rapper uploaded a video of themselves shaking hands. “If this doesn’t inspire you, nothing will” #SNOFALL, he said in the caption of the stirring video.

Although this was Jeezy’s first encounter with the former president in person, he had previously been invited to hang out with Obama. He admitted to Hip Hop DX in 2019 that the secret service had turned him down from attending an Obama dinner in New York City. “I was meant to attend a dinner in New York, but when I got there, the Secret Service wouldn’t let me in. They said I was still under investigation and reportedly because of my track record.” 

The 44th President of the United States offered the Snow Man love despite being unable to attend the meal. Obama stated at his Correspondents Association Dinner in 2012, “In my first term, I sang Al Green; in my second term, I’m going with Young Jeezy,” just before securing yet another victory for his second term. 

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Dr. Dre, Jay-z And Other Musicians' Net Worth In 2022. According To A Former Forbes Editor

Dr. Dre, Jay-z And Other Musicians’ Net Worth In 2022. According To A Former Forbes Editor

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Dr. Dre, Jay-z And Other Musicians’ Net Worth In 2022. According To A Former Forbes Editor

Zack O’Malley Greenburg, the former Forbes Editor Published a list of the richest rappers in 2022 on Friday, October 28. The biggest rappers in the game are making massive sums of money because hip-hop is a big industry. .

According to expectations, a lot of the typical suspects are on the list, including Jay-Z, who is still expanding his empire thanks to his Armand de Brignac champagne, Roc Nation entertainment company, and other significant assets.

Dr. Dre is on the list once more, even though his net worth has reportedly decreased by roughly half since 2014, when his financial momentum peaked following the $3 billion sale of his Beats brand to Apple Music. Since then, Dr. Dre has reportedly paid his ex-wife $100 million as part of their divorce settlement and cashed out on a series of multimillion dollar purchases.

This year, Diddy gains momentum by formally joining the billionaires’ club. The majority of his wealth comes from his business dealings, which include alliances with Revolt, DeLeón, and Cîroc vodka.

Berner is one of the entries that may surprise many people. The highly successful Cookies’ marijuana brand has helped the California rapper and cannabis king amass an astonishing number of riches.

The musician Kanye West also appears on the list, but his value is far lower than the $6 billion he claimed to be worth in March, assertions that Forbes questioned. According to reports, Ye’s cash flow has decreased significantly. His enormously lucrative, recently ended Adidas agreement is primarily to blame for losing him his billionaire title. 

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Jay-Z and Kevin Hart Talk About His Retirement: "I'm Just Going To Leave It Open"

Jay-Z and Kevin Hart Talk About His Retirement: “I’m Just Going To Leave It Open”

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Jay-Z and Kevin Hart Talk About His Retirement: “I’m Just Going To Leave It Open”

In a recent interview with Kevin Hart for the second season of the comedian’s show, Hart to Heart, Jay-Z talked about the direction of his music career and if he views himself as retired. The renowned rapper also discussed his initial attempt at retirement following the release of The Black Album.

Jay replied, “Nah, I tried that,” referring to his 2003 album, The Black Album, which was touted as Jay- Z’s last effort before retirement, in response to Hart’s direct inquiry about if he was retiring.

He talked about that period of his career.: “I just needed a break. But I really thought that I was really burnt out at that time. I was releasing an album every year. ’96, ’97, ’98, and in between that, soundtracks, other people’s albums, Roc-A-Fella, touring, back to back. I just looked up one day and I was like ‘I’m tired.’ I had never been on vacation until like, I want to say 2000, my whole life. I was just really burnt out at that moment.”

Jay Speaks On His Career’s Future

Regarding his career’s future, Jay acknowledged that he isn’t currently creating any music and doesn’t have any plans for a new album, but he claims he is uncomfortable with the notion of calling himself entirely retired.

“I don’t know what happens next,” he stated. “I’m not actively making music or making an album or have plans to make an album, but I never want to say that I’m retired. It’s a gift, so who am I to shut it off. And it may have a different form or interpretation. Maybe it’s not an album, maybe it is. I have no idea, but I’m just going to leave it open.”

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Megan Thee Stallion Get Signed To JAY-Roc Z's Nation Label With The Help Of Flamin' Hot Cheetos

Megan Thee Stallion Get Signed To JAY-Roc Z’s Nation Label With The Help Of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos

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Megan Thee Stallion Get Signed To JAY-Roc Z’s Nation Label With The Help Of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos

Flamin’ Hot Cheetos were instrumental in JAY- Z’s success in bringing Megan Thee Stallion to Roc Nation.

According to Page Six, Tina Snow visited France earlier this week and participated in the “If You’re Not First, You’re Last” panel discussion at Cannes Lions. The 27-year-old admitted during the conversation that her favorite spicy snacks were a major factor in her choice to join the RN family.

“I thought I was coming to meet the leader and it was just going to be Roc Nation staff like showing me around,” Thee Stallion recalled a previous trip to JAY-management Z’s company.

She was surprised when the 4:44 hitmaker entered the space, though. “I’m like, ‘I didn’t know JAY-Z was coming to my meeting! But he comes in the room and he has like six platters of Hot Cheetos and he’s like, ‘I heard you like Hot Cheetos!’ And I was sold.”

You may recall that during this year’s Super Bowl, our resident Hot Girl appeared in an advertisement for and wrote a song about the delectable snack. At the time, she referred to her experience working with Cheetos as “authentic” because she is genuinely fascinated with their offerings.

“When I go to a photo shoot or a video shoot I have to have Hot Cheetos,” the native of Houston said “I always need to really genuinely love it because I need to be authentic. I need to be Megan because if I can’t be Megan, who am I?

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21 Savage Reveals How Meek Mill & Jay-Z Helped Him Out Of ICE Custody

21 Savage Reveals How Meek Mill & Jay-Z Helped Him Out Of ICE Custody

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21 Savage Reveals How Meek Mill & Jay-Z Helped Him Out Of ICE Custody

There were a few insights from 21 Savage’s conversation with Math Hoffa and Co. that stood out. We’ve covered the Atlanta-based rapper’s comments on Young Thug, Gunna, and their suspected YSL associates being hit with RICO charges, as well as parts in the lengthy piece where 21 talks NBA YoungBoy and Lil Durk’s ongoing dispute and whether or not he believes he could assist stop the issue.

Another event that drew attention was when 21 Savage discussed his arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in 2019. Many people were surprised to hear that Savage was born in London and was not a US citizen at the time.

The rapper spent a week in a detention institution before getting out on bond. ICE officials attempted to portray Savage as a criminal who was avoiding the proper chain of command in order to remain in the United States at the time. However, the rapper’s lawyers quickly rebutted, claiming that they had been trying to renew his Visa for years and that the government was well aware of his situation.

Meek Mill and Jay-Z were crucial in 21 Savage’s release from custody, he said in an interview with Math Hoffa.

“They detained me ’cause they said I had felony conviction, but the felony conviction got dismissed,” Savage spoke about his 2014 case. “And I called Meek while I was in jail and told Meek, ‘Bro, I just got locked up.’ He called Jay-Z, and Jay-Z put a lawyer on my case.” He added, “[Jay-Z] ain’t just doing that sh*t for anybody.”

21 Savage Reveals How Meek Mill & Jay-Z Helped Him Out Of ICE Custody. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments section.

 

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Watch: DJ Khaled Was Joined By Jay Z, Diddy and Fat Joe As He Receives A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

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Watch: DJ Khaled Was Joined By Jay Z, Diddy and Fat Joe As He Receives A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

DJ Khaled was joined by loved ones and celebrity pals as he was honored with a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The We The Best CEO was joined at his induction into the exclusive club by renowned hip-hop icons. During the ceremony on Monday, Jay-Z, Diddy, and Fat Joe applauded DJ Khaled (Apr. 11).

During one of the longest handshakes ever, Jay-Z and Khaled exchanged pleasantries. While accepting the award, he was joined by his family, which included his wife Nicole and their two kids Asahd and Aalam.

DJ Khaled On What The Star Means To Him

While Jay-Z and Diddy looked on from the front row, DJ Khaled gave an emotional speech about what the star means to him. “I’m not a regular type of person, I’m a different type,” he said. “There’s only one Khaled… I want my star to represent the light, the love that shines on everyone. God put me on earth to be a light.” 

Khaled added: “The room can be pitch dark and when I walk in it’s bright. When it’s dark I’m the light and when it’s the light I’m a brighter light… So I want everyone to take this star light and know that this is forever and this is for all of us… That’s why I always say we’re the best and scream and keep going because it’s not just me, it’s we.” 

Meanwhile, ahead of Monday’s celebration, the DJ and sneakerhead revealed his cooperation with Jordan Brand. Kanye West gave his blessing to DJ Khaled as he showed off the new Jumpman colours and designs.

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