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Jay Z
Dec. 11, 2017
The 10 Best Music Videos of 2017
Dee Lockett picks the best music videos of the year.
By
Dee Lockett
jay-z
Nov. 29, 2017
Jay-Z Reveals He and Beyoncé Were Working on a Joint Album
“We were using our art almost like a therapy session. And we started making music together.”
By
Dee Lockett
right-click
Nov. 24, 2017
Jay-Z Releases New Videos for
4:44
’s ‘Legacy,’ ‘Smile,’ and ‘Marcy Me’
Jesse Williams, Susan Sarandon, and Ron Perlman number among his guest stars.
By
Halle Kiefer
the industry
Nov. 21, 2017
Report: Mariah Carey to Be Managed by Jay-Z’s Roc Nation in Christmas Miracle
Give us a “Heartbreaker” sequel!
By
Dee Lockett
Nov. 7, 2017
Jay-Z Voices Support for Meek Mill Following ‘Unjust and Heavy Handed’ Sentence
“We will always stand by and support Meek Mill, both as he attempts to right this wrongful sentence and then in returning to his musical career.”
By
Halle Kiefer
Oct. 2, 2017
Ryan Gosling Giggles His Way Through the ‘SNL’ Season Premiere
Saturday Night Live began its 43rd season with a silly, silly show for a decidedly un-silly time. Puerto Rico continues to suffer through […]
By
Bethy Squires
Sept. 29, 2017
Check Out This Week’s ‘SNL’ Promos with Ryan Gosling and Jay-Z
Saturday Night Live’s 43rd season premieres tomorrow, and on top of three new cast members and seven new writers, the show will welcome […]
By
Megh Wright
the stars they’re just like us
Sept. 22, 2017
Even Jay-Z Couldn’t Resist Watching a Leaked
Game of Thrones
Episode
“What you want me to do? People bootleg my albums. I’m old a little bit.”
By
Dee Lockett
bbc live lounge
Sept. 22, 2017
‘With All Disrespect,’ Jay-Z Thinks Trump Is a ‘Joke’
“I just think he’s not a very sophisticated man.”
By
Dee Lockett
benefit concerts
Sept. 21, 2017
Beyoncé’s First Post-Twins Performance Is a Hurricane Benefit Concert With Jay-Z
She’ll be back onstage on October 17.
By
Dee Lockett
birthdays
Sept. 4, 2017
Watch Jay Z Lead Fans in Singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Beyoncé
“This is a special moment,” Jay Z tells the crowd at the Made in America Festival.
By
Trupti Rami
babies
Aug. 26, 2017
Jay-Z Finally Shares Why He and Beyoncé Named Their Twins Sir and Rumi
“He just came out, like, Sir.”
By
Devon Ivie
Aug. 25, 2017
Season 43 of ‘SNL’ Premieres on September 30th with Ryan Gosling and Jay-Z
Season 43 of Saturday Night Live now has a premiere date, host, and musical guest. Last night, the show revealed that Ryan Gosling will host […]
By
Megh Wright
roll clip!
Aug. 20, 2017
Jay-Z Breaks Out a Live Version of ‘Numb/Encore’ to Honor Chester Bennington
“Linkin Park, one time, tonight.”
By
Devon Ivie
4:44
Aug. 18, 2017
What We Learned From Jay-Z’s First Interview About
4:44
And it’s only “Part 1.”
By
Halle Kiefer
Aug. 11, 2017
Lupita Nyong’o Is Captivating in the New Video for Jay-Z’s ‘MaNyfaCedGod’
The
4:44
video game stays strong.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
Aug. 11, 2017
Jerrod Carmichael, Issa Rae, Hannibal Buress, and More Star in Jay-Z’s […]
In case you missed it, Jay-Z recently released the music video for “Moonlight” from his album 4:44, and with some help from Master of None’s […]
By
Megh Wright
videology
Aug. 11, 2017
Watch the Music Video for Jay-Z’s ‘Moonlight’ That Re-creates
Friends
After much anticipation, it’s finally here.
By
Tim McGovern
Aug. 8, 2017
Alan Yang on Directing the
Friends
Parody for ‘Moonlight’ and Making Jay-Z Cry
And how he came up with the
Friends
concept.
By
Dee Lockett
music videos
Aug. 4, 2017
All the GIFs You Need From Jay-Z’s
Friends
Parody Video for ‘Moonlight’
They’ve got the coordinated umbrella opening down.
By
Jackson McHenry
videology
Aug. 4, 2017
Jay-Z’s New Video Stars Issa Rae, Jerrod Carmichael in a Black
Friends
Parody
Issa Rae, Jerrod Carmichael, Lil Rel, Tessa Thompson, Tiffany Haddish, Lakeith Stanfield, and Hannibal Buress are all there.
By
Dee Lockett
beefs
Aug. 3, 2017
How Jay-Z Helped Kendrick Lamar Get the Best of Drake
It’s a long, tumultuous road to reach the No. 1 spot.
By
Frank Guan
dads
July 31, 2017
Will Smith Learned to Let His Kids Be Free Spirits When Willow Shaved Her Head
“I wasn’t paying any sort of attention to what was going on emotionally with this beautiful little creature in front of me.”
By
Halle Kiefer
the jukebox
July 29, 2017
You Can Stream Some Bonus Songs From Jay-Z’s
4:44
Right Now
Of course, Blue Ivy makes an appearance.
By
Devon Ivie
music videos
July 28, 2017
How Many of Mahershala Ali’s Abs Can You Count in This Jay-Z Video?
Mahershala Ali squares up with our collective daddy issues.
By
Hunter Harris
conspiracy theories
July 26, 2017
4:44
Conspiracy Watch: No, the Address of the Standard Isn’t Actually 444
One elevator fight, three albums.
By
Hunter Harris
videology
July 21, 2017
The ‘Kill Jay-Z’ Video Kills No Jay-Zs, But Does Feature a Lot of Cardio
Jay-Z’s introspective lyrics come with footage of a boy running and a white flag.
By
Jackson McHenry
July 17, 2017
Jay-Z’s
4:44
Is Now His 14th No. 1 Album, Hitting the Top of the
Billboard
200
Hov is second only to the Beatles, who have 19
Billboard
chart-topping albums.
By
Halle Kiefer
top story
July 14, 2017
Jay-Z Actually Stars in His Latest Video for ‘Bam’
Jay-Z and Damian Marley tour Trenchtown.
By
Dee Lockett
July 10, 2017
Jay-Z on Marriage to Beyoncé: It Wasn’t ‘Built on the 100 Percent Truth’
“We just got to a place where in order for this to work, this can’t be fake. Not one ounce.”
By
Dee Lockett
tours
July 10, 2017
Please Let Blue Ivy Open Jay-Z’s
4:44
Tour
Boom shakalaka!
By
Dee Lockett
4:44
July 7, 2017
See the New Video for Jay-Z’s ‘4:44’
Tidal membership has its privileges.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
the streaming wars
July 7, 2017
Jay-Z Won’t End His War With Spotify Even for
4:44
Will his war on Spotify ever let up?
By
Dee Lockett
right click
July 7, 2017
Blue Ivy Adorably Raps on a Bonus Track of Jay-Z’s
4:44
“Boom shakalaka.”
By
Tim McGovern
controversies
July 6, 2017
The ADL Criticizes Jay-Z’s ‘The Story of O.J.’ Lyrics for Anti-Semitism
The Anti-Defamation League is concerned the song promotes damaging stereotypes of Jewish people.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
4:44
July 6, 2017
Jay-Z’s
4:44
Physical Edition Is Out Friday With the Songs Heard in the Teasers
One’s apparently called “Blue’s Freestyle / We Family.”
By
Dee Lockett
July 6, 2017
50 Cent Gives His Review of Jay-Z’s
4:44
: ‘Golf Course Music’
“I felt like I was supposed to be wearing glasses.”
By
Tolly Wright
songs of the week
July 5, 2017
5 Best New Songs of the Week: Jay-Z, St. Vincent, Tyler, the Creator, and More
Jay-Z has made a new blueprint for aging in rap.
By
Vulture Editors
going platinum
July 5, 2017
How Did Jay-Z’s
4:44
Go Platinum So Fast?
The certification might not tell the whole story.
By
Dee Lockett
snoop dogg
July 4, 2017
Snoop Dogg’s Review of
4:44
Turned Into a Hilariously Grumpy Admission of Piracy
“I’m on iTunes and shit, ‘cuz, I don’t understand that shit.”
By
David Canfield
4:44
July 3, 2017
Jay-Z Releases New
4:44
Short About Racism ‘Footnotes for ‘The Story of O.J.’’
Michael Che, Michael B. Jordan, Trevor Noah, and others discuss prejudice, success, and fame as black men in America.
By
Halle Kiefer
beefs
July 2, 2017
Kanye Has Reportedly Split From Jay-Z and Tidal, Claiming He’s Owed Millions
Tidal is threatening to sue Kanye, Kanye is threatening to sue Tidal, and the beef is alive and well.
By
David Canfield
a musical journey
July 1, 2017
Beyoncé Was Even More Involved in Jay-Z’s
4:44
Than You Think
The album’s producer divulges it all.
By
Devon Ivie
lgbtq
July 1, 2017
Jay-Z’s Mom Comes Out in Track for His New Album,
4:44
“Mama had four kids, but she’s a lesbian / Had to pretend so long that she’s a thespian.”
By
Lisa Ryan
July 1, 2017
Review: The Business of Being Jay-Z Gets Complicated on
4:44
Can Jay-Z still push the dial in mainstream hip-hop?
By
Craig Jenkins
baby news
June 30, 2017
We Might Know The Names of Beyoncé And Jay-Z’s New Twins
Always follow the trademarking receipts.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
June 30, 2017
Jay-Z’s 4:44 and 6 Other Albums to Listen to Now
Jay-Z, Calvin Harris, Beach House, Washed Out, and more soundtrack for your summer.
By
Vulture Editors
June 30, 2017
The Best Beats from
4:44
Producer No I.D.
A guide to some other beats that have defined him as an artist to revere.
By
Sam Hockley-Smith
June 30, 2017
Jay-Z Plays a New Godfather on
4:44
’s ‘Family Feud’
On
4:44
’s “Family Feud,” Jay-Z explores and advances the Mafia imagery that’s been a part of his character since
Reasonable Doubt.
By
Frank Guan
desperation
June 30, 2017
Eric Benét Wasted No Time Responding to His Name-Drop on Jay-Z’s
4:44
“You almost went Eric Benét / let the baddest girl in the world get away.”
By
Dee Lockett
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