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Akademiks Claims Jay-Z Freestyle Targets Are Unbothered: 'He Needs Another Move'
The media personality has shared that be believes Hov isn't "getting the best response" after his viral Roots Picnic freestyle.
Jay-Z and Drake's Complicated Relationship Heats Up Again
Hov responded to Drake's 'Iceman' subs in his Roots Picnic freestyle, but I've been tracking this back-and-forth since 2009.
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 Says Jay-Z's Roots Picnic Freestyle Was 'Terrible,' Calls His Hair 'Funny'
The Roc-A-Fella co-founder said he was "embarrassed" for his former friend.
Mal Says Drake Texted Him About Jay-Z's Roots Picnic Freestyle: 'He Was Picking Out Certain Things'
"Drake is the one that told me about this freestyle," Mal said, adding that he was watching a Spurs game at the time.
Charlamagne Challenges Claims Jay-Z Used Drake and Nicki for Attention in Roots Picnic Freestyle
'The Breakfast Club' weighed in on Hov's freestyle.
Jay-Z’s Locs Reportedly Took Four Days and Four Bottles of Cécred to Comb Out
New details have emerged about Hov's hair transformation, which he debuted for his 2026 Roots Picnic performance.
Charlamagne Tha God Shares His Thoughts on Jay-Z's Roots Picnic Freestyle: 'Devastating'
The freestyle seemingly saw Hov dissing Drake, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, and Nicki Minaj, among others.
Bobby Shmurda Rips Jay-Z Over Roots Picnic Freestyle: ‘Sit Down Old Head'
Bobby Shmurda took aim at Jay-Z's Roots Picnic freestyle, mocking the rap icon on Instagram and comparing his performance to Shakespeare.
Jay-Z Roots Picnic 2026: 7 Takeaways From His Epic Performance
At his first solo U.S. headline show in over seven years, Jay-Z arrived with points he wanted to make.
Jay-Z Seemingly Calls Dame Dash a 'Chatty Patty' in Roots Picnic Freestyle
He also brought up someone's teeth falling out.
Jay-Z’s Roots Picnic Freestyle Has People Revisiting His Recent Comments on Rap Beef
After appearing to take shots at Drake, Ye, and Nicki Minaj at a recent show, Jay-Z has many people looking again at a recent interview.
Here's Who Jay-Z Dissed, and Why, in His Roots Picnic Freestyle
Drake, Nicki Minaj, Dame Dash, Tory Lanez, and Ye caught some bars.
LeBron James Cosigns Jay-Z's Roots Picnic Freestyle on Instagram
Bron posted a few emojis on his social media story.
Jay-Z Appears to Diss Nicki Minaj in Roots Picnic Freestyle: 'That Lady Back on That Stuff'
He alluded to her "Ken" and Kenneth Petty's status as a sex offender.
Jay-Z Seemingly Shades Drake, Kanye West in Roots Picnic Freestyle: 'A Rapper Can’t Be My Opp'
He also had words for Nicki Minaj.
Jay-Z Performs at Roots Picnic, Debuts New Hairstyle: Watch the Performance
Jay-Z appeared to shade Drake and Kanye West during the highly anticipated Roots Picnic performance.
Jay-Z Holds Warm-Up Show Before Headlining Roots Picnic Set
The 25-time Grammy winner performed an intimate show with The Roots at The Foundry in Philadelphia.