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EXPLAINED: Jayz - The Real Truth

30 years after ‘Reasonable Doubt,’ Jay-Z’s career embodies hip-hop’s biggest contradictions

“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 own money. More importantly, it was the first one I studied as a young writer who aspired to become a rapper, a dream that eventually came true.

The Conversation

Knicks Championship Parade: Everything to Know About Attending Event, TV Info, Route Map

The parade will take the Knicks from Battery Park up Broadway through the Canyon of Heroes to City Hall, where they will receive keys to the city.

Sports Illustrated

Ranking Every Single Match at the 2026 World Cup

There are so many games at this summer’s World Cup, it can be heard to keep up with what’s happened and how.

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Jay-Z and Eminem Finally Reunite After 25 Years: The Truth About Their New Track Surprises Fans

Jay-Z and Eminem reunite after 25 years, but their new track isn't what fans expected as details about the collaboration emerge.

International Business Times UK

Why is Jay-Z watching Ivory Coast vs Ecuador at World Cup 2026?

The rapper and entrepreneur was spotted in the crowd at the Lincoln Financial Field

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‘My mayor Muslim, my bagel’s Jewish’: who’s behind the Knicks chant uniting New York?

As the Knicks edge closer to winning the NBA finals for the first time in decades, a viral chant has become New York City’s anthem

The Guardian - US

Jay‑Z and Eminem receive first joint credit in 25 years on starry new Rakim album

Jay‑Z and Eminem appear together on a new interlude for Rakim’s upcoming album, marking their first shared track listing since 2001’s Renegade.

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Beyoncé, Jay-Z Alleged S** Tape Explained: Viral Clip Exposed as AI Fake Using Degraded Quality

False online rumours linking Beyoncé and Jay-Z to an alleged Diddy sex tape have spread widely, despite no credible evidence supporting the claims.

International Business Times UK

Jay-Z slams Nicki Minaj over MAGA ties during rare solo performance

‘A rapper can’t be my opp, I got MAGA Republicans,’ he rapped

The Independent UK

Fact Check: Did Nicki Minaj Expose Jay-Z's 'Blood Illuminati Contract' in Viral Live Video?

A viral claim suggesting Nicki Minaj accused Jay-Z of proposing an Illuminati contract is debunked, as no evidence supports this rumour. The claim is based on misinterpreted footage.

International Business Times UK

JAY-Z Says Rap Beef Has 'Gone Too Far' Then Disses Drake, Nicki Minaj and Kanye West at Roots Picnic

JAY-Z's freestyle targeting major rap figures like Drake and Kanye West at the Roots Picnic reignited debate on rap beef, contrasting with his earlier comments on lyrical competition.

International Business Times UK

'A Rapper Can't Be My Opp, I Got Maga Republicans': Jay-Z Fires Shots at Nicki Minaj in Fiery Onstage Comeback

Jay-Z's return to the stage has brought back speculations about his long-standing feud with Nicki Minaj with lines about his 'opps' being 'MAGA.'

International Business Times UK

"It’s about those times when you’ve got no feeling left or you just don’t care." The song that helped Linkin Park kiss goodbye to the nu metal era - and that got a new lease of life courtesy of one rap megastar

Few bands have two separate versions of one song celebrated equally as classics, but Linkin Park did that

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Who did drake diss in his new album? Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z and more

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The Independent UK

All the people Drake shades on his three new albums, from Kendrick Lamar to LeBron James

The Canadian star’s new music is packed full of dismissive references to the likes of A$AP Rocky, J.Cole and Dr Dre

The Independent UK

Nicki Minaj explains support for MAGA after declaring herself Trump’s ‘number one fan’

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The Independent UK

Nicki Minaj says Obama and Jay-Z are the reason she turned MAGA

Rapper said she’s ‘never felt happier’ and more herself since coming out as a Donald Trump supporter

Sports Illustrated

‘Soccer, Music, Culture’—Why Chelsea Have Teamed Up With Jay-Z

This is the latest example of Chelsea’s BlueCo ownership trying to think outside the box.

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International Business Times UK

Bhavitha Mandava's Met Gala 2026 Chanel 'Jeans' Look Sparks Backlash as Designer Intent Is Revealed

Indian model Bhavitha Mandava's Met Gala 2026 outfit, inspired by her subway discovery, sparked online backlash against Chanel for its simplicity, yet she defended it as a reflection of her identity.

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Insider Reveals What Was Going Down Between Rihanna & A$AP Rocky In *Those* Viral Met Gala Clips

The musician pair were caught looking rather tense at the fashion event this week.

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“Frantic” Clip Of Jay‑Z And Blue Ivy At Met Gala 2026 Is Going Viral, And Fans Can’t Stop Talking About It

While posing for the cameras, Blue Ivy ignored Jay-Z’s instructions and gave the internet one of the most relatable father-daughter moments.

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Blue Ivy Carter Stunning in $4,900 Jimmy Choo Heels at Met Gala Debut With Beyoncé

Blue Ivy Carter made a striking Met Gala debut with Beyoncé, wearing a Balenciaga gown and Jimmy Choo heels, capturing global attention and marking a milestone in her rising career.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Blue Ivy Carter? What to Know About Beyoncé and Jay-Z's Daughter as the Youngest Met Gala Star

Blue Ivy Carter, at 14, made a historic Met Gala debut, breaking age rules and showcasing her fashion prowess alongside Beyoncé, marking her rise as a Gen-Z icon.

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The Met Gala 2026 Afterparties Raged On ‘Til 7am, Here’s What All The Celebs Got Up To Inside

We’ve gathered all the info we can find from the 2026 Met Gala afterparties, from surprise appearances to unexpected celeb link-ups.

Evening Standard

Beyonce in skeletal couture and 11 of the most eye-catching Met Gala outfits

Beyonce was joined by Kim Kardashian, Madonna and Rihanna on what is often dubbed fashion’s biggest night.

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