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Urban Magazine’s June issue features a diverse group of artists, leaders, and changemakers making an impact in entertainment, music, literature, and community service. Covering the issue is recording artist and entrepreneur Drea Dominique. Known to many from Oxygen’s Bad Girls Club, Dominique discusses her latest music, upcoming album Romantic Tragedies, and her journey as an…
Following a widely praised performance at The Roots Picnic, JAŸ-Z and Roc Nation have announced two stadium shows in Paris and Los Angeles as part of a series of performances scheduled for later this year. The rapper and entrepreneur will perform Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, at Stade de France in Paris and Friday, Oct. 23,…
A festival built on surprise appearances, collaborations, and musical celebration delivered one of its most memorable moments yet this weekend when Jay-Z returned to the stage at the Roots Picnic, capping the opening day with a performance that reminded fans why he remains one of hip-hop’s defining live performers. Appearing alongside Philadelphia’s own The Roots…
Rapper JAY-Z has announced a third performance at Yankee Stadium following strong ticket demand that led two previously scheduled shows to sell out within minutes. The newly added concert, titled “JAŸ-Z EXTRA INNINGS,” is set for Sunday, July 12. The show follows earlier events branded “JAŸ-Z 30” and “JAŸ-Z 25,” which celebrate the anniversaries of…
Grammy Award-winning hip-hop group The Roots and Live Nation Urban announced the 2026 installment of Roots Picnic, a two-day festival set for May 30-31 at the Belmont Plateau. Presale tickets are available. General ticket sales begin March 17 at 10 a.m. Eastern. The May 30 lineup features Jay-Z headlining, marking his first performance with The…
Media personality DJ Vlad said he posted a satirical message about Roc Nation to test how quickly online users would accept false claims that support conspiracy theories. “My point for posting this was to show how people will believe any outrageous lie that someone says to prove their own conspiracy theory,” Vlad wrote. “I proved…
Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Kehlani and Leon Thomas were among the Black hip‑hop and R&B artists honored at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards Sunday night, with the acclaimed hip‑hop artist leading the field with multiple wins at the Crypto.com Arena. Kendrick Lamar and SZA won Record of the Year for their collaboration “luther,” a track that…
Grammy-nominated songwriter Kel Spencer released a new music video, “IP5000,” on Oct. 29. The track serves as his creative interpretation of Jay-Z’s 1997 single, “Imaginary Players.” Spencer, known as the “Warrior Poet,” said the release is a statement on today’s music landscape. He is part of a group of artists working to restore lyrical skill…