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Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Big Sean and more have united to support a proposed New York state law that would limit prosecutors’ ability to use defendants’ rap lyrics as evidence of alleged crimes.As Rolling Stone reports, the rap giants have added their names to a letter calling on lawmakers to pass Senate Bill S7527 – which was first revealed in November and which passed through the Senate Codes committee earlier this week – into state law. Others who have signed on to the letter include Fat Joe, Kelly Rowland and Killer Mike.The bill, brought forward by Democrat senators Brad Hoylman and Jamaal Bailey and assembly member Catalina Cruz, would limit a defendant’s music or other “creative expression” being shown to a jury in criminal trials, requiring prosecutors to provide “clear and convincing evidence” that that expression is “literal, rather than figurative or fictional”.Highlighting the disparity between rap lyrics being used as evidence with other forms of expression, Hoylman provides two examples – no one, he says, believes Johnny Cash “shot a man in Reno just to watch him die“, nor that David Byrne is a “psycho killer“.“This is an issue that’s important to [Jay-Z, aka Sean Carter] and all the other artists that have come together to try to bring about this change.

Jay-Z might have 99 problems, but finding time to spend with his daughter ain’t one! The 52-year-old rapper took his 10-year-old daughterBlue Ivy Carter to the Los Angeles Rams game on Monday January 17. The dad and daughter duo looked like they had a sweet day spending time together in a photo of them watching the game, via The Shade Room. The pair were both dressed in black outfits, as they watched the Rams beat the Cardinals in an impressive 34 to 11 victory.

Blue Ivy Carter has been making history in music, with many assuming that she will follow her iconic mother and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer father into the industry. The star kid already has a Grammy to sip out of, and an MTV Video Music Award, BET Award and NAACP Image Award on the mantel. But Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s eldest child also seems to be a big sports lover. We were reminded of that when she was by the Roc Nation Sports founder’s side in the box seats on Monday. They attended the NFL playoff match between the LA Rams and Arizona Cardinals. The tween was photographed wearing a Roc Nation cap and showing off her chic personal style.

Jay-Z says there’s “not a chance in hell” someone could take him on in a VERZUZ battle.The comments came after Rick Ross recently said that it was “a possibility” for the pair to enter a battle.VERZUZ is the popular entertainment series created by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland that pits producers, songwriters and artists against each other in a rap battle style format that is broadcast via Instagram Live, Triller, YouTube, Facebook, and Fire TV.Competitors take it in turns playing a song from a list of 20 from their discography, as fans, friends and fellow artists watch on.In a new Twitter Spaces conversation with Alicia Keys and Rob Markman, Jay-Z was asked about the possibility of doing a VERZUZ battle.He replied: “No one can stand on that

Rick Ross has been discussing possible VERZUZ opponents, and he’s named friend and frequent collaborator JAY-Z as a possible matchup.The Miami rapper sat down with The Real this week to promote his new album, ‘Richer Than I Ever Been’, and he was asked which rapper he would like to go against in the battle series created by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland.“JAY-Z… Yeah! Why not?” Ross answered. “To me, that’s what makes VERZUZ special because it brings out the best in both parties.”He continued: “That’s a possibility, but I gotta give my flowers to the big homie.

Beyonce took to Instagram to share some photos from JAY-Z‘s birthday dinner earlier this month. Although she didn’t specifically reference the birthday in the snaps, there was one shot of the rapper smiling with a delicious-looking cake in front of him. Jay turned 52 earlier this month — on Dec. 4 — and his proud wife was clearly by his side to celebrate!

Pharrell has lifted the curtain on what it’s like working with JAY-Z, sharing details about the rapper’s creative process in a new interview.Speaking to Mark Ronson for The FADER Uncovered podcast, Pharrell revealed that one of the things Jay has done in the past while working together is repeat his bars back to him in falsetto because that’s how he’d think them up.“He’s not good because he’s just made good records, no, he’s really like a character,” Pharrell explained. “He’s an odd guy.

Like father, like daughter. Widely recognized as one of the greatest rappers of all time, Jay-Z recently got inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame--and who better to honor him than his firstborn child, Blue Ivy Carter?In a pre-recorded video released over the weekend, the 9-year-old joined her mom, Beyoncé, and other celebrities to recite some of the rapper’s most famous lyrics from over the course of the last couple decades.

Jay-Z has reportedly been warned by the FBI to delete any “sensitive emails” and put on alert of an “imminent hack”.A new report by Complex reveals that the rapper was recently “urged by federal officials to delete his emails over hacking concerns.”It comes after a judge ruled last year that the rapper had “destroyed evidence” relevant to a trial with Parlux Fragrances, where he was sued for breach of contract and alleged to not have properly promoted a new fragrance he launched with the brand, allegations he denies.The rapper has also been involved in a host of lawsuits this year.

Barack Obama helped induct Jay-Z into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last night (October 30) and gave a speech about the rapper’s influence on him.The former US president installed him as the latest rap star to receive the honour, who joins previous hip-hop inductees including The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac, N.W.A.

Blue Ivy Carter, 9, crashes her famous parents’ date night in their latest ad for Tiffany’s. The short film, which is less than two minutes long, features Beyonce and JAY-Z in a scene inspired by Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The “Date Night” ad follows the couple as they show off their playful sides on a night out in the Big Apple. The lovebirds are in the back of a car for the duration of the footage, and Blue hops in and joins them at one point.

Beyonce, 40, and Jay-Z, 51, jetted out of Venice, Italy in style. The “Halo” singer turned heads in a light yellow suit, consisting of a slightly oversized blazer and tapered dress pant as she headed to the airport on Sunday, Oct. 17. The look was all ’80s, as she paired the canary colored set with a patent leather power pump and pastel green purse made of pearls.

Jay-Z made a rare public appearance together at the premiere of The Harder They Fall at BFI’s London Film Festival.The singer posted pictures with her rapper husband in the back of a car on Instagram, along with shots from the red carpet at the event.The pair attended the premiere for The Harder They Fall, an American western directed by Jeymes Samuel in his feature film debut.The film stars Jonathan Majors as Nat Love, who reassembles his former gang to seek revenge against those who murdered his parents.

Jay-Z and Kid Cudi song soundtracks the newest trailer for upcoming Netflix film The Harder They Fall.The official trailer for the film, which was produced by Jay-Z, was unveiled by the streaming platform last night (September 28). A teaser of the track emerges midway through the clip, where Jay-Z delivers a rap verse and Kid Cudi sings in Auto-Tune.

Beyonce, 40, is a widely-talented superstar who is beloved by her loyal legion of fans, known as the ‘Behive.’ But off the stage, Beyonce sticks to a super private life as she raises her three children, daughter Blue Ivy Carter, 9, and twins Rumi and Sir, 4, with husband (and fellow megastar) JAY-Z, 51. Bey and Jay, who wed in 2008, mostly keep their kids out of the public eye, especially the twins. But as the ‘Beyhive’ knows, Blue Ivy, Rumi and Sir are all rising superstars in their own rights!

Beyonce, 39, and her husband JAY-Z, 51, have been soaking up the final days of summer. The A-listers were spotted on Amazon boss Jeff Bezos‘ yacht off the coast of Ponza, Italy on September 10 — see all the snaps here. The couple embraced each other while taking in the scenic ocean views from a hot tub on the megayacht named Flying Fox.

Beyonce, 39, recently went on a rare public outing and looked incredible! The singer enjoyed a dinner date with her husband JAY-Z, 51, at Lucali in Brooklyn, NY while wearing a black mini dress under a neon pink jacket and neon pink platform heels. She topped the look off with sunglasses and green jewelry, including necklaces and rings.

Kanye West finally dropped his long-awaited ‘DONDA’ album today (August 29).West released his long-awaited and repeatedly delayed 10th album ‘DONDA’ on streaming services this afternoon.Fans have been reacting to the album’s long awaited arrival, as well as its running time, which comes in at a lengthy 1 hour 48 minutes in total.Fans have also reacted joyfully with news that second track ‘Jail’ does indeed feature a guest verse from Jay-Z after earlier reports that it wouldn’t remain on the album.Other early reaction has seen fans reacting to Kid Cudi’s guest appearance and the fact the album seemingly contains no swearing.You can see some of the first reactions here:omg Kanye kept Jay-Z on Donda thank you LAWD.— why you being weird to ME?!

Ed Sheeran revealed that he and wife Cherry Seaborn ended up on a double date with Beyoncé and Jay-Z! The British singer, 30, shared details of the wild tale during an interview with Apple Music 1’s Rebecca Judd — revealing it was just after his first date with Cherry! “I learned [Jay-Z’s song ‘Empire State Of Mind‘] for a Live Lounge. And then Jay-Z and Beyonce came to a gig that I did in Brooklyn. And they were like, ‘Come out to this restaurant with us afterwards,” Ed began.

fans have long identified as “the Beyhive,” but the legendary singer now has her own real-life beehives at home, she told Harper’s Bazaar for its September issue. “Now I’m building a hemp and honey farm.

 Beyoncé is one of those celebrities who keeps her personal life private. In a recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar for their September cover, the 39-year-old spoke more intimately about her upbringing, her life at home with husband  Jay-Z and their three children, and her recent projects.A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce)The award-winning singer spoke about being shy as a child and how it shaped her to be who she is today.