Jay-Z said he was inspired by the power of Kuti's work and his life story, which resulted in his interest to help produce the musical. [99] Fela! is a story about an African pioneer and political activist who made his first moves on the scene during the 1970s. [99] Jay-Z performing at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2010

Jan 29, 2025 · JAY-Z, American rapper and entrepreneur, one of the most influential figures in hip-hop in the 1990s and early 21st century. His songs included ‘Izzo (H.O.V.A.),’ ‘99 Problems,’ ‘Empire State of Mind,’ ‘No Church in the Wild,’ and ‘Holy Grail.’

Feb 3, 2025 · Despite the fact that he hasn’t released an album of his own since 2017’s 4:44, Jay-Z hasn’t been away from the Grammys for very long. His last win was in 2022 for Best Rap Song, as “Jail ...

Dec 27, 2024 · Jay-Z’s efforts to dismiss a case accusing him of raping a then-13-year-old girl in 2000 have been denied by a judge, who also granted the “Jane Doe” accuser the ability to...

1 day ago · Jay-Z has been the co-producer of the Super Bowl halftime show since 2019, which means he’s a part of the team that selects the halftime performers each year.

Feb 4, 2024 · During his speech Sunday night, Jay-Z quipped, “Some of you are going to go home tonight and feel like you’ve been robbed.” “Some of you may get robbed,” he said. “Some of you don’t belong in...

Dec 4, 2019 · With a rhyme career going since the late Eighties, Jay-Z's songs have been reflective, pop, confessional, hard-edged and indelible. Here are his best.

As of December 2024, Forbes reported Jay-Z's net worth to be $2.5 billion. Here's everything to know about how Jay-Z amassed his fortune.

May 12, 2021 · American rapper, songwriter, and producer Jay-Z is one of the best-selling artists of all time. He has won 24 Grammy Awards throughout his career, which includes 14 No. 1 albums and hit...

Since 1996, 21-time GRAMMY award-winner, Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter has been a dominant force in popular culture. With multiple businesses and accolades across the various entertainment and lifestyle...