“Reasonable Doubt” was not the first rap album I ever owned. But Jay-Z’s debut was the first hip-hop album I bought with my ...

In the midst of a nationwide boycott, Target is switching gears to appeal to hip hop and music lovers. Rapper Jay-Z has ...

JAY-Z's freestyle targeting major rap figures like Drake and Kanye West at the Roots Picnic reignited debate on rap beef, ...

Jay-Z's Roc Nation scores a major legal victory as a Texas judge dismisses all claims against the company, citing lack of ...

To honor the 30th anniversary of the rapper's debut album, the Brooklyn Public Library will release special Jay-Z library ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo by Savion Washington/WireImage), (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA/AFP via Getty Images) Cash Cobain couldn't believe that he had ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Cardi B’s new single “Imaginary Playerz” is reviving interest in ...

Jay-Z is concerned technology and “negative stuff” are ruining the fun of rap battles — especially the highly publicized Kendrick Lamar and Drake feud. The “99 Problems” emcee admitted he loves the ...

Jay-Z returned to the stage Saturday for night one of the 2026 Roots Picnic, giving fans a preview of what to expect when the Empire State of Mind rapper headlines his own three-night concert series ...

*A rare pairing of Jay-Z and Eminem has surfaced on a new hip-hop project, marking their first shared appearance since their ...

Rapper and entertainment mogul Jay Z was vocal in support of a Caesars Entertainment-owned casino in New York City. The music legend, whose real name is Shawn Carter, held a Caesars Palace Times ...

Grammy-winning rapper Jay-Z was sentenced to three years probation on Wednesday after pleading guilty to charges of stabbing a record producer during a fight in a nightclub. The millionaire rapper, ...