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Jay-Z Magna Carta Holy Grail Ads

During the NBA Finals yesterday, Samsung aired their second commercial for Jay-Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail. Seems as if Timbaland’s still got that bounce. Album drops July 4th. UPDATE: Included in yesterday’s app release is this third ad with Hov breaking down his “Holy Grail” track. Hear it in full when it drops tomorrow. UPDATE 2: There’s gonna be some good picnics on this July 4th.

Kevin Durant Joins Roc Nation Sports

After much speculation, Hovi Maguire added Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant to Roc Nation Sports. Last week, Jay-Z was was cleared by the NBPA to sign league players. In the photo taken by jjmonster, he says of Durant: “He has a 90.5 free throw shooting rate, the youngest player in NBA history to join the 50-40-90 club, a giving individual and a legend in the making. What more can I say?”

Jay-Z Magna Carta Holy Grail Tracklist

On the corner of Carlton Ave in Brooklyn, Jay-Z fans were handed binders containing the tracklist to Magna Carta Holy Grail. No word on features, but known producers include: Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, Rick Rubin, and Pharrell. Want more info? Hit up jjmonster. Album drops downloads on July 4th. 1. Picasso Baby 2. Heaven 3. Versus 4. Tom Ford 5. Beach Is Better 6. FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt 7. Oceans 8. F.U.T.W. 9. Part II (On The Run) 10. BBC 11. La Familia 12. Jay-Z Blue […]

Jay-Z Now Licensed NBA Agent

It’s official. Two months after forfeiting his Brooklyn Nets ownership, Jay-Z and partner OG Juan Perez, have been cleared by the National Basketball Players Association to represent NBA players. Rumor has it that Hov is trying to recruit Oklahoma City Thunder star, Kevin Durant. And 1. espn

40/40 Club 10 Year Anniversary Party

Welcome to the party life. Last night, Jay-Z hosted the 40/40 Club’s 10 year anniversary party. Some of the guests included Beyonce, Robert Kraft (above), Bill Thompson, Geno Smith, T.I.,  Robinson Cano, Amare Stoudemire, Memphis Bleek, Meek Mill, Fabolous, Trae Tha Truth, Busta Rhymes, Victor Cruz and yours truly. The Carters stuck around until 2:45 am and danced the night away to Elvis Crespo’s “Suavemente”. If you couldn’t get passed the velvet rope, here’s a gallery of pics from the […]

Jay-Z Announces Magna Carta Holy Grail

How’s this for Independence? Jay-Z is set to release his 12th solo album, Magna Carta Holy Grail on July 4th exclusively through Samsung. The album will be available for the first million users on Samsung Galaxy III, Galaxy S 4, and Galaxy Note II devices. The download app for the project will be ready on June 24th via magnacartaholygrail.

Geno Smith Joins Roc Nation Sports

Hovi Magurie does it again. Today, it was announced that New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith has signed with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports firm. When asked about joining the agency, Geno told the press: “I think it’s just his agency. When you talk about being in New York from a standpoint of what they can do in the city, the connections that they have, I think it’s a good move. My mother and my family is comfortable with it, I’m […]

Obama’s DJ Khaled Intro; Jokes On Jay-Z

President Obama held his annual White House Correspondents Dinner last night in our nation’s capital. After being introduced by “Hail To The Chief”, he dropped the beat and played, “All I Do Is Win”.  Funny stuff. Later on (4:12 mark), he cracked a joke about Jay-Z’s trip to Cuba.

Jay-Z Relinquishes Brooklyn Nets Stake

It’s official. Days before the Brooklyn Nets make their playoff debut, Jay-Z renounced his ownership of the team. Don’t get it twisted though, he’s still keeping his seat. Being a member of the Nets organization surpassed some of my greatest ambitions. It was never about an investment; it was about the NETS and Brooklyn. My job as an owner is over but as a fan it has just begun. I’m a Brooklyn Net forever. It’s been an honor to work […]

Jay-Z Covers TIME

“TIME’s most influential was impressive’, specially since I wasn’t in the artist section…” Hov’s back with builders and titans. As one of seven covers, Gloria’s Warrior rubs elbows with the 99 most influential people on Earth. You can check out his feature written by New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg here. Y’all gon’ read today.

Barack Obama On The Carters’ Cuba Trip

Our president appeared on Today this morning. When asked about Jay and Bey’s trip to Cuba, he reiterates that the Carter’s followed the proper protocol. “I wasn’t familiar that they were taking the trip. My understanding is, I think they went through a group that organizes these educational trips down to Cuba. This is not something the White House was involved with. We’ve got better things to do.” Lesson learned. People can’t take lyrics or clever wordplay literally. Sheesh. Besides, this isn’t the […]

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