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Jay-Z Raises $1M For Innocence Project To Investigate Wrongful Convictions In Midwest
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Leon Bennett / Getty It seems philanthropic Hov is here for real. The Rap icon has used his celebrity to help raise funds for a cause that will help reverse wrongful convictions. As spotted on The Huffington Post Jay-Z has once again partnered with The Innocence Project. This time their focus is on the Midwest. According to the announcement Team Roc, the criminal justice division of Roc Nation, has helped raise over one million dollars for the non-for-profit organization. Tricia Rojo Bushnell, Executive Director of the Midwest Innocence Project, called the effort “a huge investment”. As per the press release the funds will ultimately strengthen their ability to look at these cases which is going to shine a light on what the group needs to do to provi...
Jay-Z Attends London Film Festival In Support of ‘The Harder They Fall’, Of Course Bey Was There
Source: David M. Benett / Getty Jay-Z has his hand in plenty of projects these days. One, in particular, that is getting his devoted attention is the forthcoming Netflix film The Harder They Fall, a Western with an all-star cast that merited the Brooklyn mogul taking a trip across the pond. Source: David M. Benett / Getty On Wednesday night (Oct. 7), the Roc-a-fella Records founder was on hand at the BFI London Film Festival at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall. The Evening Standard reports that it was a surprise appearance from Jigga and his accomplished wife Beyoncé as they made an appearance on the red carpet (Bey was AWOL for that part) for the premiere of the Western. The Jaymes Samuel-directed film stars Idris Elba and Regina King along with a litany of up and coming and tri...
The 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards Winners &; Best Performances
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bennett Raglin / Getty The 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards aired last night (Oct. 5) after being held in Atlanta late last week. “In Hip Hop We Stand” was the theme of this year’s awards show as the producers wanted to stress one culture that spans different generations, styles, and regions. The show stayed true to that mandate with performances Lil Jon & Bia, Baby Keem, Big Daddy Kane Tobe Nwigwe, Young Thug and more. St. Louis rap legend Nelly was honored as this year’s “I Am Hip Hop” recipient and he reminded everybody why with a medley of his greatest hits. Related Stories As far as the night’s winners, Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Tyler, The Creator, Drake and Lil Durk led the field with the most nominations but Lil Baby and Tyler, The Creator went home...
MICK And Chi Duly Blend Jay-Z’s ‘Blueprint’ Beats And Beyoncé’s Vocals On ‘B-Print’ Mixtape
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Noam Galai / Getty One of the culture’s best curators is leaving the mixtape game with a bang. MICK has partnered with Chi Duly on a project that merges Jay-Z’s The Blueprint beats to Beyoncé’s vocals. As spotted on Complex the acclaimed DJ has put his golden touch on some of the royal couple’s most iconic cuts. The B-Print features the iconic instrumentals from The Blueprint album and pairs it with B’s acapellas. While the two could have easily stuck to the traditional method of blending both elements together but clearly this effort is an elevated project on all angles. MICK, formerly Mick Boogie, detailed the approach in a press release. “Recently, I was blasting Jay-Z’s The Blueprint in honor of its 20th anniversary. My fiancé...
Team Roc Files For Clemency for Man Serving 20 Years On Weed Charge
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Shareif Ziyadat / Getty Jay-Z and Team Roc have made a formal plea to a judge in North Carolina to free a man serving a 20 year sentence for marijuana-related offenses. First reported by the New York Post, the legal group that comprises the criminal reform arm of the rapper’s label sent a plea to a judge in North Carolina asking them to reconsider an initial request for the compassionate release of Valon Valles. “Mr. Vailes has exhausted his administrative remedies with the [Federal Bureau of Prisons]; extraordinary and compelling reasons warrant compassionate release in his case; the relevant factors support release; and Mr. Vailes is not a danger to the community,” Alex Spiro, attorney for Team Roc argued in the filings on Wednesday (September 29th). Va...
JAY-Z & Beyonce Put Their Love For Each Other On Display In New “About Love” Tiffany & Co. Commercial
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mason Poole / Tiffany & Co. The Carters caught some serious flack for numerous reasons after the power couple’s involvement in Tiffany & Co.’s About Love campaign was announced by the famed jewelry company in August. Now, we know the full details about the key component of their partnership with the company and got the full commercial. Since the announcement of JAY-Z and his lovely wife, Beyoncé’s involvement, we have heard many complaints. Whether it was the use of a never before seen and privately owned Jean-Michel Basquiat painting that had friends of the late iconic figure calling foul. Others called Queen Bey wearing the famed Tiffany Diamond 128.54-carat yellow diamond in the advertising campaign and not shedding light on the troubled h...
Beyoncé Wears a Historic 128.54 Carat Diamond for the “About Love” Film by Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co.‘s new campaign “About Love” celebrates one of the greatest modern love stories between JAY-Z and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. As a collaboration between the Carters and Tiffany & Co., About Love features Beyoncé wearing a historic 128.54 carat Tiffany yellow diamond with a ’60s-inspired Givenchy gown that references Audrey Hepburn’s character in Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961). The Carters also pose in front of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s never-before-seen “Equals Pi” (1982) painting for the couple’s first campaign together — and a new creative vision for the jewellery brand. “Beyoncé and JAY-Z are the epitome of the modern love story,” Tiffany & Co.’s executive vice president Alexandre Arnault said...
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Memphis Bleek Says Nas Doesn’t Want Any ‘Verzuz’ Smoke With Jay-Z [Video]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Theo Wargo / Getty While two of our greatest MC’s are not considering a Verzuz it continues to be a hot topic for fans. In a recent. interview Memphis Bleek says that Nas will not be able to compete with Jay-Z. The Brooklyn MC recently talked with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson. While the two discussed a variety of things one topic stood out from the rest. Midway during the Q&A, Scoop asked the “My Mind Right” rapper his thoughts on whether or not he would want to see Esco and Hova face off in a Verzuz. His answer should not surprise anyone, but of course it did. “No” he responded. He went to expand further on his stance. “Nas don’t have enough songs to compete,” he explained. “And it’s no disrespect to him, he just don’t – like, he just don’t. Jay c...
Jay-Z’s Made In America 2021 Coming Soon, Here Are 7 Of Our Favorite Moments Of MIA’s Past
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 In 2012, Hip-Hop legend and business mogul Jay-Z brought the Made In America music festival to Philadelphia, Pa., and every year since, the colossal musical extravaganza has brought us some of the biggest names across genres and has headlined artists who define the current culture. This month on Sept. 4 and 5 (aka Labor Day Weekend), the festival will be celebrating its 10th year with an exciting lineup of artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, Moneybagg Yo, Griselda, Roddy Ricch and, of course, the show’s headliners Justin Bieber and Lil Baby. So, in honor of 2021 being set to cap off a decade of breathtaking performances and cultural celebration, we have compiled 7 of the best Made In America moments that have take...
Beyoncé Wears a Historic 128.54 Carat Tiffany Diamond in Front of a Rare Basquiat Painting
Tiffany & Co.‘s new campaign “About Love” celebrates one of the greatest modern love stories between JAY-Z and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. As a collaboration between the Carters and Tiffany & Co., About Love features Beyoncé wearing a historic 128.54 carat Tiffany yellow diamond with a ’60s-inspired black gown that references Audrey Hepburn’s character in Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961). The Carters also pose in front of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s never-before-seen “Equals Pi” (1982) painting for the couple’s first campaign together — and a new creative vision for the jewellery brand. “Beyoncé and JAY-Z are the epitome of the modern love story,” Tiffany & Co.’s executive vice president Alexandre Arnault said in...
Jay-Z To Celebrate 18th Anniversary Of 40/40 Club With Star Studded Party
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Steven Ryan / Getty Jay-Z is about to bring the “Roc Boys” vibe back to New York City. Hova is planning a star-studded 18th anniversary celebration for the 40/40 Club. As spotted on Complex billionaire Hov is giving his nightclub a birthday party. On Saturday, August 28 he will host an event to commemorate the 18 year run of his Manhattan location of the 40/40 Club. The invite, which was leaked online, is a matte black with gold lettering reads as: Jay-Z invites you to celebrate The 40/40 Club 18th year anniversary. Saturday, August 28 2021 at eight o’clock in the evening”. Originally opened as a premium sports lounge in 2003, the spot quickly became one of the hottest destinations in New York City for nightlife experiences and partying. Carter, along wit...
Jay-Z & Fanatics Brand Bid To Expand Into Sports Gambling
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty Jay-Z continues to diversify his business portfolio. It has been revealed that he and Fanatics have their sights on the sports gambling category. As spotted on Forbes Magazine some of the reasoning why the Rap legend had recently invested into the sports memorabilia brand is starting to unfold. Apparently Fanatics intends the expand their services and will hope to offer betting in the near future. According to paperwork filed with the New York State Gaming Commission, Hov has submitted documentation applying for his license. The application lists him as Vice President of Fanatics Betting & Gaming with his long time friend and partner Michael Rubin as Chief Executive. “We’ve realized we have this incredible opportunity…to reall...
