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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...
Beyoncé And Jay-Z Announced As The Newest Tiffany & Co. Ambassadors
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: James Devaney / Getty Hip-Hop’s royal couple will now lend their likeness to the most famous jewelry brand. Beyoncé and Jay-Z have been slotted as ambassadors for Tiffany & Co. As spotted on Hype Beast the Bey and Hov will the new faces of the famed American luxury accessory house. During her recent and very rare interview with Harper’s BAZAAR for their September issue it was revealed that she and her husband have signed the dotted line and will represent their pricy ornaments in their signature fashion. In an Instagram post the jewelry brand pointed that she was of course sporting Tiffany & Co. earrings. “Icon. Legend. @beyonce wears an internally flawless Tiffany diamond of over 21 carats on the cover of the @harpersbaza...
Beyoncé Talks Sacrifices and Struggles with ‘Harper’s Bazaar’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: CAMPBELL ADDY / Harper’s Bazaar Beyoncé is arguably one of the top entertainers in the world, but during her recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the mother of three revealed she didn’t always feel that way. After more than two decades in the spotlight, Beyoncé has become much more than a pop icon, but Queen Bey shed light on the obstacles she faced to get to her current level of success before adding that she feels she’s only “scratched the surface.” “My teenage years were about the grind,” she recalled during the interview, citing a scripture passage — “Faith without work is dead” — that motivated her. “Vision and intention weren’t enough; I had to put in the work, I committed to always being a student and always being open to growth. My energy went i...
Jay-Z And Roc Nation Invest Into Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Company
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Steven Ryan / Getty Jay-Z continues to boss up in big fashion. His most recent move slots him as a major investor in Michael Rubin’s Fanatics brand. As spotted on Revolt TV the Brooklyn, New York native just pulled yet another power pley. The owner of the Philadelphia 76ers is aiming to scale his sports merchandise business even further with a huge influx of cash. Jay-Z, Roc Nation and other entities are contributing a total of $325 million dollars. In return all parties involved will receive equity. Existing investors include Major League Baseball, SoftBank Group Corp.’s Vision Fund, and private-equity giant Silver Lake. Rubin detailed that Fanatics wants to show up in different sales channels in the near future thus the recent fund raising. “W...
New ASCAP Listing Signals Super-Collab From Skrillex, JAY-Z, Beyoncé, Future and DJ Khaled
The tide of new Skrillex material doesn’t appear to be diminishing anytime soon—especially after details of the superstar producer’s next high-profile collaboration quietly appeared on ASCAP. The formidable lineup of Skrillex, Future, JAY-Z, Beyoncé, and DJ Khaled are all listed together under a recent ASCAP entry simply called “Tip.” Two accomplished songwriters—ConeyGurl and three-time Grammy Award nominee Denisia Andrews—are also mentioned along with producer Joseph Zarrillo, whose credits span the hip-hop spectrum from Lil Wayne to Post Malone. Details about “Tip” are scarce, but the recording’s ASCAP listing displays Skrillex, Future, JAY-Z, Beyoncé, and DJ Khaled as collaborating artists. [Screenshot by EDM.com] ASCAP It’s difficu...
