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How Jay-Z Pulled Off His Roots Picnic Performance, According to Co-Musical Director Adam Blackstone
Adam Blackstone, the co-musical director behind Roots Picnic, breaks down how Jay-Z pulled off the performance of the year.
Dame Dash Believes Drake 'Can Beat' Jay-Z, But Not Kendrick Lamar: 'I Know That for a Fact'
Dame claims he wasn't impressed with his former Roc-A-Fella partner's headlines-making freestyle.
Jay-Z's Greatest Producer Pairings: Ranking The Beatmakers Who Bring Out the Best in Hov
From DJ Premier (who worked on 'Reasonable Doubt') to Kanye West (who helmed 'The Blueprint') here are the producers who have brought out the best in Hov.
Dame Dash Recalls Competing With Jay-Z for Aaliyah: ‘We’re Both Throwing In Our Bid’
The music executive recalled wanting to "smash" the late singer, not expecting to fall in love.
Dame Dash Believes 'Nobody Gives a F*ck' About Jay-Z's 'Reasonable Doubt'
The Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder has shared his thoughts on the impact and relevance of Hov's debut album.
Dame Dash Believes Kanye West 'Destroys' Jay-Z When It Comes to Catalog
Do you agree with the former Roc-A-Fella Records mogul — does Ye have the edge on Hov?
Dame Dash Challenges Cam’ron to a Teeth-Off: 'I Bet My Dentist Has More Ferraris Than Yours'
The Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder also took aim at Killa's sportscasting career, declaring that "fly n***as don't talk about sweaty men."
The 100 Best Jay-Z Songs
From crossover anthems like “Big Pimpin’” to ruthless diss tracks like “The Takeover,” Jay-Z has more great songs than he has problems. These are his absolute best.
Jay-Z's Albums, Ranked From Worst To Best
From 'Reasonable Doubt' to 'The Blueprint', which Jay-Z album is his best? We settle the debate in our ranking of his discography.
Jay-Z's Blueprint: A Style Evolution Without Doubt
A look back at the period that the Roc-A-Fella chain and Rocawear were born, when Jay-Z laid the foundation to be one of hip-hop's biggest style icons.
Why Jay-Z's 'The Blueprint' Is Better Than 'Reasonable Doubt'
Jay-Z is doing two concerts at Yankee Stadium—one celebrating 'Reasonable Doubt,' the other celebrating 'The Blueprint.' But which album is better?"
Every Name JAŸ-Z Has Ever Gone By—and What Each One Means
The dot, the dash, and now the umlaut: JAŸ-Z's name changes have always served a purpose.
Dame Dash on How 'Hustle' and 'Respect' Fueled Kanye West's Early Success
“He could fail and make it a learning experience,” Dame said.
Jay-Z Releases 1999 Jaz-O Collaboration on Streaming and Vinyl
The hip-hop legend dropped “N***a What, N***a Who (Originator 99)" from his third studio album, 'Vol.2... Hard Knock Life.'
Jim Jones Says Mase Once Asked Jay-Z for Cab Money After Roc-A-Fella Meeting
"We look like suckers walking outta here," Jim remembered.
NBA YoungBoy Allegedly Offered Dame Dash $2 Million to Purchase His Roc-A-Fella Stake
Cam'ron made the claim while blasting Dame over a failed Roc-A-Fella deal.
Paul Wall Says Jay-Z Didn't Charge Him to Include "Drive Slow" on His Album
"Drive Slow" appeared on Ye's album 'Late Registration' and Wall's debut 'The Peoples Champ,' both of which dropped in 2005.
Dame Dash Files for Bankruptcy in Florida, Says He Owes $25 Million and Only Has $100 Cash
According to a filing made in Florida, Dame Dash claimed that he only has $4,350 in personal assets.