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    Singer Adekunle Gold performs at the Platoon New Artist Showcase at The Vermont Hollywood on April 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
    Latest
    12 January 2024

    Adekunle Gold Joins Doja Cat and Kodak Black on "The Book of Clarence" Soundtrack

    Nigerian singer and songwriter Adekunle Gold is starting off his year with a major international music collaboration with Doja Cat and Kodak Black.

    No, Jay-Z Is Not Releasing an African-Themed Album Named 'Ascension'
    News
    01 April 2021

    No, Jay-Z Is Not Releasing an African-Themed Album Named 'Ascension'

    We thought pandemics cancelled out April Fools' jokes.

    Fela Kuti Named As Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominee
    Music
    10 February 2021

    Fela Kuti Named As Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominee

    In arguably the most diverse and inclusive ballot to date, the king of Afrobeat is joined by the likes of Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z and many more favorites.

    Stormzy Says He Turned Down a Collaboration With Jay-Z on 'Take Me Back to London'
    News
    03 December 2019

    Stormzy Says He Turned Down a Collaboration With Jay-Z on 'Take Me Back to London'

    The British-Ghanaian rapper says although Jay-Z is brilliant, it wasn't the right song for the two to work on together.

    Idris Elba to Star In Netflix's Upcoming All-Black Western 'The Harder They Fall'
    Film + TV
    19 November 2019

    Idris Elba to Star In Netflix's Upcoming All-Black Western 'The Harder They Fall'

    The film also stars Jonathan Majors and is being produced by Jay-Z.

    Here Are 10 Times Beyoncé's Work Has Drawn From African Culture
    Popular
    13 March 2018

    Here Are 10 Times Beyoncé's Work Has Drawn From African Culture

    All of your favorite artists look to the continent for inspiration.

    This On the Run Tour II Promo Poster References a Vintage Senegalese Film You Need to Check Out
    Film + TV
    12 March 2018

    This On the Run Tour II Promo Poster References a Vintage Senegalese Film You Need to Check Out

    The image of Beyoncé and Jay-Z on a motorbike is inspired by a scene from Djibril Diop Mambéty's 1973 film Touki Bouki.

    Jay-Z Comments on 'Shithole' Remark, Trump Responds
    Popular
    29 January 2018

    Jay-Z Comments on 'Shithole' Remark, Trump Responds

    The rapper said the remarks were "disappointing" and "hurtful."

    Black Coffee Kept Jay-Z Waiting For A Beat on '4:44'
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    27 October 2017

    Black Coffee Kept Jay-Z Waiting For A Beat on '4:44'

    "It freaked me out. I couldn't sleep. How do you produce a song for Jay -Z?," the South African star DJ mentioned.

    Lupita Nyongo'o Stuns In the Music Video For Jay-Z's 'MaNyfaCedGod'
    Video
    18 August 2017

    Lupita Nyongo'o Stuns In the Music Video For Jay-Z's 'MaNyfaCedGod'

    Lupita Nyong'o stars in the music video for Jay-Z's ''MaNyfaCedGod'

    People are Split on Whether Beyonce's 'African-Themed' Baby Shower is Appropriation
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    22 May 2017

    People are Split on Whether Beyonce's 'African-Themed' Baby Shower is Appropriation

    Folks weigh in on Beyoncé's African-inspired baby shower.

    DJ Khaled Just Dropped a New Song Featuring Beyoncé and Jay Z
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    13 February 2017

    DJ Khaled Just Dropped a New Song Featuring Beyoncé and Jay Z

    Listen to "Shining" featuring Beyoncé and Jay Z.

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