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Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York), is an American rapper and former president and CEO of Roc A Fella Records. He is more commonly known by a variety of stage names including S. Carter, Jigga, Hova, J-Hova, Hov, and Young Hov. He is regarded as one of the most prolific and successful American blend artists of the mid-90s and early 2000s and is known for his use of metaphors, freestyling abilities, word play, flow, and blending of street and popular hip hop. |
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News in english
about Jay Z
(July / 2009)
Jay-Z nixes Chris Brown's plans to perform at BET Awards Date: 01 Jul 2009
New Kerala -
New York, July 1 : Jay-Z thrashed Chris Brown's hopes of returning on stage at the BET Awards, in a bid to pay tribute to late King of Pop Michael Jackson.
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Memphis Bleek Goes For Dolo, "I Don't Want To Be Under Jay-Z's Shadow Forever" Date: 01 Jul 2009
SOHH.com -
Memphis Bleek recently spoke on his current relationship with Jay-Z and how Hov will have a large hand in his upcoming album, The Process. [Visit SOHH.com for more information]
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JAY-Z OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES SONY PACT: Rapper confirms distribution deals for Roc Nation. Date: 01 Jul 2009
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*Jay-Z's Roc Nation label will be distributed through Sony, the rapper confirmed to Billboard on Friday, while his recent deal with Atlantic is only a one-off situation for his upcoming album, "Blueprint 3," due Sept. 11.
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Former Jay-Z protege pleads not guilty to stabbing murder Date: 01 Jul 2009
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A rapper formerly signed to Jay-Z's Roc-A-Fella Records has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge, in connection to a fatal stabbing in New York.
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Jay-Z Clears Air On Roc Nation Deals, "I Can't Just Sit Here & Make Records" Date: 01 Jul 2009
SOHH.com -
Jay-Z recently revealed the details behind his Roc Nation deal with Sony, his Blueprint 3 album distribution with Atlantic Records, and how he was initially turned down by Def Jam for the same proposal. [Visit SOHH.com for more information]
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Jay-Z & Diddy "Furious" Over Controversial Michael Jackson Mag Cover Date: 02 Jul 2009
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Jay-Z and Diddy have reportedly reacted to the controversial OK! Magazine Michael Jackson cover which features the late singer being rushed to the hospital. [Visit SOHH.com for more information]
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Killer Mike Calls Out 50 Cent & Jay-Z, "N*ggas Who Got Millions Talking About Bringing Sh*t Back" [Video] Date: 03 Jul 2009
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Grand Hustle's Killer Mike has called out both 50 Cent and Jay-Z for their recent attempts to spark a "return" to hardcore hip-hop and said he has already paved the way. [Visit SOHH.com for more information]
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Live review: Jay-Z keeps his friends close Date: 04 Jul 2009
Los Angeles Times -
LeBron James and Memphis Bleek join the rapper in Las Vegas.
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