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  1. vulture guides
    The Complete Guide to Jay-Z’s New Album 4:44Which parts are about Beyoncé and which are about Kanye?
    By Dee Lockett
  2. tea
    All of Jay-Z’s 4:44 Lines That Directly Address Beyoncé’s LemonadeHov name-drops Becky.
    By Hunter Harris
  3. right click
    Watch the Animated Video for Jay-Z’s New Song ‘The Story of O.J.’The video was directed by Mark Romanek and Jay-Z.
    By Tim McGovern
  4. right click
    Stream Jay-Z’s New Album 4:44 Right NowThe album features Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, Frank Ocean, Jay-Z’s mom, and more.
    By Dee Lockett
  5. teasers
    Lupita Nyong’o Goes on an Impressive Emotional Journey in Jay-Z’s New 4:44 PromoIt’s already Oscar-worthy.
    By Dee Lockett
  6. album watch
    Jay-Z’s Upcoming Visual Album 4:44 Gets New Cinematic TeaserMark those calendars for June 30.
    By Halle Kiefer
  7. 4:44
    New Images Offer a Few Hints About Jay Z’s Upcoming Visual Album 4:44Great news for all you Ron Perlman fans out there.
    By Halle Kiefer
  8. what’s my motherfuckin name?
    Sorry, Copy Editors: JAY-Z Is Bringing Back the Hyphen, Going All CapsHe’s changed the official stylization of his name yet again.
    By Dee Lockett
  9. Jay Z Publishes Time Op-Ed Calling for Reform of ‘Exploitative’ Bail Industry“If you’re unable to afford a private attorney, then you can be disappeared into our jail system simply because you can’t afford bail.”
    By Halle Kiefer
  10. Jay Z, Confused by Twitter, Thanked All the Rappers Who’ve Inspired HimBlue Ivy will promptly delete these tweets.
    By Hunter Harris
  11. the industry
    Obama Inducts Jay Z Into the Songwriters Hall of Fame“Jay and I are also fools for our daughters. Although, he’s going to have me beat once those twins show up.”
    By Tim McGovern
  12. album watch
    Jay Z Is Probably Putting Out a New Album Soon, Whether You Want It or NotKeep a close eye on Tidal.
    By Dee Lockett
  13. the meadows festival
    Jay Z Is Coming Home to Headline the 2017 Meadows FestivalGorillaz and Red Hot Chili Peppers are also headlining.
    By Dee Lockett
  14. last night on late night
    Chris Rock Recaps the Final Obama White House Party’s Star-Studded Glory“I’m not really supposed to be alone with Michelle Obama.”
    By Tolly Wright
  15. race in america
    Jay Z’s Six-Part Docuseries Race Heads to National Geographic ChannelRace joins Jay Z’s other documentary projects Time: The Kalief Browder Story and Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story.
    By Halle Kiefer
  16. the streaming wars
    Well, It Just Got Harder to Stream Jay Z’s MusicSteering Hova fans ever Tidal-ward.
    By Halle Kiefer
  17. right-click
    Frank Ocean Drops New Song ‘Biking,’ Featuring Jay Z and Tyler the CreatorListen up.
    By Karen Brill
  18. bey
    Beyoncé Reveals More Pregnancy Shots in Her New ‘Die With You’ VideoSlay.
    By Devon Ivie
  19. racial justice
    Jay Z and Weinstein Company to Team Up on Trayvon Martin ProjectsThe rapper-mogul and film giant bought the rights to two books about Martin’s life and legacy.
    By Kaitlin Fontana
  20. exclusive clip
    See Footage From Rikers Island in a Clip From Time: The Kalief Browder StoryThe first part of the six-part docuseries airs tonight on Spike.
    By Hunter Harris
  21. apple music
    Frank Ocean Debuts Apple Music Radio Show Out of the Blue, As UsualHe’s played Prince twice and interviewed Jay Z.
    By Dee Lockett
  22. songwriters hall of fame
    Jay Z Becomes First Rapper Inducted Into the Songwriters Hall of FameThe stacked 2017 class also includes Max Martin, Babyface, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, and more.
    By Dee Lockett
  23. videology
    CeeLo Wants to Make Beyoncé His Valentine in ‘Jay-Z’s Girl’ Music VideoGet it? It’s like “Jessie’s Girl.”
    By Tolly Wright
  24. songs of the week
    8 Best New Songs of the WeekBeyoncé takes a victory lap in spite of the Grammys.
    By Vulture Editors
  25. lemonade
    Beyoncé and Jay Z Overruled the Grammys With Their New Song“Shining” is a miniature awards show of its own, proof that black artists set their own standards of winning and own their own records.
    By Frank Guan
  26. surprise!
    Beyoncé and Jay Z Both Featured in DJ Khaled’s New Surprise Single ‘Shining’DJ Khaled dropped the song right after the Grammys.
    By Tolly Wright
  27. activism
    Jay Z Would Much Rather Talk About Activism Than Donald Trump“That display of woman power the other day was so amazing and we saw the effect: That no matter what, no matter who’s in office, we are the people that’s in power.”
    By Dee Lockett
  28. whitewashing
    WikiHow Apologizes for Whitewashing BeyoncéThe site says it wasn’t intentional.
    By Dee Lockett
  29. the streaming wars
    What Does Sprint Now Owning 33 Percent of Tidal Mean for You?You may wake up one morning with Tidal on your phone.
    By Dee Lockett
  30. Watch the Trailer for Jay Z’s Kalief Browder DocumentaryThe first installment will air Wednesday, March 1.
    By Hunter Harris
  31. public forums
    Kanye West Harshly Addresses Beyoncé and Hillary Clinton in Cut-Short Concert“If your old ass keeps following old models, you’ll be Hillary Clinton.”
    By Devon Ivie
  32. the streaming wars
    Prince’s Estate Sues Jay Z Over Tidal StreamsPrince allegedly only authorized Tidal to stream his final albums.
    By Dee Lockett
  33. facts and figures
    How Trump’s Crowds Are Like Phish ConcertsConsider it fact-checked.
    By Halle Kiefer
  34. 2016 election
    Beyoncé, Jay Z, and More Ask You to Vote Clinton“She’s running this battle right now. She’s killing this race. But she needs our help.”
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  35. bey’s with her
    Watch Beyoncé Perform at the Clinton Campaign’s GOTV Concert in Cleveland“I want my daughter to grow up seeing a woman lead our country.”
    By Kaitlin Fontana
  36. rock the vote
    Beyoncé Reportedly to Perform at Hillary RallyFinally, something to turn the tide.
    By Karen Brill
  37. rock the vote
    Jay Z Will Perform in Ohio to Get Black People to Vote for Hillary ClintonIt’ll go down November 4 and it’s free!
    By Dee Lockett
  38. obscure beef
    Kanye Says ‘Some Apple/Tidal Bullsh*t’ Has Killed Watch the Throne 2“I wasn’t on the song because of Hov.”
    By Halle Kiefer
  39. so bad it’s bad
    From Kendrick Lamar to Jay Z: The Best Rappers’ Worst Guest VersesKendrick’s new verse on Maroon 5’s “Don’t Wanna Know” is merely the latest entry in a subgenre so exclusive that it’s actively repellent.
    By Frank Guan
  40. documentaries
    Spike TV to Air Kalief Browder Doc From Jay ZIt’s under Jay Z’s first-look deal with the Weinstein Company.
    By Dee Lockett
  41. alert the beyhive
    Beyoncé to Perform at Tidal Charity ConcertStart shaking those piggy banks.
    By Devon Ivie
  42. watch the throne
    Which A-list Couple Will Ascend Brangelina’s Throne?Kimye, your move.
    By Dee Lockett
  43. the war on drugs
    Jay Z Calls War on Drugs an ‘Epic Fail’ in Op-ed“Got it?”
    By Dee Lockett
  44. less money mo’ problems
    Tidal Reports a $28 Million Net Loss in 2015, More Than Double Its 2014 DeficitJay Z’s streaming service could use some more Lemonade.
    By Tolly Wright
  45. how to succeed in business without really going through appropriate channels
    Kanye West Wants Apple to Hurry Up and Buy Tidal Already“Apple give Jay his check for Tidal now and stop trying to act like you Steve.”
    By Karen Brill
  46. songs of the week
    7 Best New Songs of the WeekJay Z releases an unexpected, stunning protest song.
    By Vulture Editors
  47. black lives matter
    Jay Z, Miguel, and Swizz Beatz Pen Protest SongsThe tracks are in response to the deadly shootings of Alton Sterling, Philando Castile, and police officers in Dallas.
    By Tolly Wright and Dee Lockett
  48. police brutality
    Jay Z Drops ‘Spiritual’ About Police Brutality“I trust God and know everything that happens is for our greatest good, but man … it’s tough right now.”
    By Karen Brill
  49. music
    Jay Z Releases Reasonable Doubt DocumentaryHappy birthday, Brooklyn’s Finest!
    By Kit Steinkellner
  50. made in america festival
    Jay Z’s BFFs Rihanna and Coldplay Will Headline Made in America Festival 2016No lemonade for us, sigh.
    By Dee Lockett
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