The internet woke up this week convinced that Jay-Z was officially seeking a U.S. Senate seat in New York. The posts spread quickly. Headlines were implied. Group chats lit up. Political Twitter did what political […]
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Kid Rock Calls Jay-Z an NFL “DEI Hire” — Hip-Hop History Says Otherwise
When Kid Rock recently referred to Jay-Z as an “NFL DEI hire,” the comment wasn’t just political noise. It was cultural irony at its loudest. Because before the country-rock rebrand… before the American-flag arena tours… […]
Benny The Butcher Spills The ‘Big Dog’ Vibes With Lil Wayne
Today, Benny the Butcher – Grammy-nominated artist and founding member of Buffalo’s acclaimed independent rap collective Griselda Records – releases his brand new single “Big Dog” via Def Jam Recordings/Roc Nation/ Agency78. “Big Dog” – featuring Lil Wayne andproduced by the Alchemist – is the prelude […]
New Roc Nation Signee Def Soulja Release New Single & Announces New LP With Companion Film ‘Moonlight Marauder’
South Carolina born, but Bronx-raised, Def Soulja caught the ears of execs last summer with the release of 42 Square Miles; his collaborative project with producer 183rd (also known for his work with Smoke DZA, […]
Unleashing Emotion: Choco Valens Addresses Jay Z And Roc Nation On Provocative ‘Cold Case’ Single
Choco Valens gives the middle finger to Jay Z and Roc Nation. On a daring and thought-provoking new single “Cold Case,” Miami artist Choco Valens fearlessly confronts one of hip-hop’s most prominent figures. With unapologetic […]
Reuben Vincent Releases New Single & Video “Geechie Suede” & Announces Roc Nation Debut Project
Reuben Vincent share his new video for “Geechie Suede.” Reuben Vincent makes intellectual, socially aware, and lyrically dexterous rap that promises to firmly plant him in the conversation for being “next up.” Though the Charlotte, […]
Another Record Label Not Paying Its Talent: Meek Mill Says His Record Label Is Not Paying Him
Meek Mill took to Twitter to air frustrations with his contract with his label. The Philadelphia rapper tweeted on October 25, “I haven’t get paid from music, and I don’t know how much money labels […]
Jay-Z Is Starting a ‘Roc Nation’ University for Music, Sports & Entertainment
Jay-Z is preparing to roll out a “Roc Nation School,†which will offer students accredited music, sports, and entertainment degrees. Roc Nation, the 50-year-old rapper and mogul’s entertainment company, recently detailed the college – officially […]