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Displaying all articles tagged:
4:44
rankings
Dec. 6, 2019
All 285 Jay-Z Songs, Ranked From Worst to Best
All-time classics, unfortunate clunkers, and more.
By
John Kennedy
glaad media awards
May 6, 2018
Watch Jay-Z’s Mom, Gloria Carter, Accept a GLAAD Award for His Song ‘Smile’
Her poem about coming out and living openly as a lesbian was included in the
4:44
track.
By
Halle Kiefer
boom shakalaka
Jan. 7, 2018
Jay-Z Releases Animated ‘Blue’s Freestyle’ Video on Tidal
The cartoon dropped Sunday, which is, of course, Blue Ivy’s sixth birthday.
By
Halle Kiefer
jay-z
Nov. 29, 2017
Jay-Z Reveals He and Beyoncé Were Working on a Joint Album
“We were using our art almost like a therapy session. And we started making music together.”
By
Dee Lockett
right-click
Nov. 24, 2017
Jay-Z Releases New Videos for
4:44
’s ‘Legacy,’ ‘Smile,’ and ‘Marcy Me’
Jesse Williams, Susan Sarandon, and Ron Perlman number among his guest stars.
By
Halle Kiefer
4:44
Aug. 18, 2017
What We Learned From Jay-Z’s First Interview About
4:44
And it’s only “Part 1.”
By
Halle Kiefer
Aug. 11, 2017
Lupita Nyong’o Is Captivating in the New Video for Jay-Z’s ‘MaNyfaCedGod’
The
4:44
video game stays strong.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
videology
Aug. 11, 2017
Watch the Music Video for Jay-Z’s ‘Moonlight’ That Re-creates
Friends
After much anticipation, it’s finally here.
By
Tim McGovern
the jukebox
July 29, 2017
You Can Stream Some Bonus Songs From Jay-Z’s
4:44
Right Now
Of course, Blue Ivy makes an appearance.
By
Devon Ivie
music videos
July 28, 2017
How Many of Mahershala Ali’s Abs Can You Count in This Jay-Z Video?
Mahershala Ali squares up with our collective daddy issues.
By
Hunter Harris
conspiracy theories
July 26, 2017
4:44
Conspiracy Watch: No, the Address of the Standard Isn’t Actually 444
One elevator fight, three albums.
By
Hunter Harris
videology
July 21, 2017
The ‘Kill Jay-Z’ Video Kills No Jay-Zs, But Does Feature a Lot of Cardio
Jay-Z’s introspective lyrics come with footage of a boy running and a white flag.
By
Jackson McHenry
July 17, 2017
Jay-Z’s
4:44
Is Now His 14th No. 1 Album, Hitting the Top of the
Billboard
200
Hov is second only to the Beatles, who have 19
Billboard
chart-topping albums.
By
Halle Kiefer
top story
July 14, 2017
Jay-Z Actually Stars in His Latest Video for ‘Bam’
Jay-Z and Damian Marley tour Trenchtown.
By
Dee Lockett
July 10, 2017
Jay-Z on Marriage to Beyoncé: It Wasn’t ‘Built on the 100 Percent Truth’
“We just got to a place where in order for this to work, this can’t be fake. Not one ounce.”
By
Dee Lockett
tours
July 10, 2017
Please Let Blue Ivy Open Jay-Z’s
4:44
Tour
Boom shakalaka!
By
Dee Lockett
4:44
July 7, 2017
See the New Video for Jay-Z’s ‘4:44’
Tidal membership has its privileges.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
the streaming wars
July 7, 2017
Jay-Z Won’t End His War With Spotify Even for
4:44
Will his war on Spotify ever let up?
By
Dee Lockett
right click
July 7, 2017
Blue Ivy Adorably Raps on a Bonus Track of Jay-Z’s
4:44
“Boom shakalaka.”
By
Tim McGovern
controversies
July 6, 2017
The ADL Criticizes Jay-Z’s ‘The Story of O.J.’ Lyrics for Anti-Semitism
The Anti-Defamation League is concerned the song promotes damaging stereotypes of Jewish people.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
4:44
July 6, 2017
Jay-Z’s
4:44
Physical Edition Is Out Friday With the Songs Heard in the Teasers
One’s apparently called “Blue’s Freestyle / We Family.”
By
Dee Lockett
July 6, 2017
50 Cent Gives His Review of Jay-Z’s
4:44
: ‘Golf Course Music’
“I felt like I was supposed to be wearing glasses.”
By
Tolly Wright
going platinum
July 5, 2017
How Did Jay-Z’s
4:44
Go Platinum So Fast?
The certification might not tell the whole story.
By
Dee Lockett
snoop dogg
July 4, 2017
Snoop Dogg’s Review of
4:44
Turned Into a Hilariously Grumpy Admission of Piracy
“I’m on iTunes and shit, ‘cuz, I don’t understand that shit.”
By
David Canfield
4:44
July 3, 2017
Jay-Z Releases New
4:44
Short About Racism ‘Footnotes for ‘The Story of O.J.’’
Michael Che, Michael B. Jordan, Trevor Noah, and others discuss prejudice, success, and fame as black men in America.
By
Halle Kiefer
a musical journey
July 1, 2017
Beyoncé Was Even More Involved in Jay-Z’s
4:44
Than You Think
The album’s producer divulges it all.
By
Devon Ivie
July 1, 2017
Review: The Business of Being Jay-Z Gets Complicated on
4:44
Can Jay-Z still push the dial in mainstream hip-hop?
By
Craig Jenkins
June 30, 2017
The Best Beats from
4:44
Producer No I.D.
A guide to some other beats that have defined him as an artist to revere.
By
Sam Hockley-Smith
June 30, 2017
Jay-Z Plays a New Godfather on
4:44
’s ‘Family Feud’
On
4:44
’s “Family Feud,” Jay-Z explores and advances the Mafia imagery that’s been a part of his character since
Reasonable Doubt.
By
Frank Guan
desperation
June 30, 2017
Eric Benét Wasted No Time Responding to His Name-Drop on Jay-Z’s
4:44
“You almost went Eric Benét / let the baddest girl in the world get away.”
By
Dee Lockett
vulture guides
June 30, 2017
The Complete Guide to Jay-Z’s New Album
4:44
Which parts are about Beyoncé and which are about Kanye?
By
Dee Lockett
tea
June 30, 2017
All of Jay-Z’s
4:44
Lines That Directly Address Beyoncé’s
Lemonade
Hov name-drops Becky.
By
Hunter Harris
right click
June 30, 2017
Watch the Animated Video for Jay-Z’s New Song ‘The Story of O.J.’
The video was directed by Mark Romanek and Jay-Z.
By
Tim McGovern
right click
June 29, 2017
Stream Jay-Z’s New Album
4:44
Right Now
The album features Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, Frank Ocean, Jay-Z’s mom, and more.
By
Dee Lockett
teasers
June 28, 2017
Lupita Nyong’o Goes on an Impressive Emotional Journey in Jay-Z’s New
4:44
Promo
It’s already Oscar-worthy.
By
Dee Lockett
album watch
June 27, 2017
Jay-Z’s Upcoming Visual Album
4:44
Gets New Cinematic Teaser
Mark those calendars for June 30.
By
Halle Kiefer
4:44
June 25, 2017
New Images Offer a Few Hints About Jay Z’s Upcoming Visual Album
4:44
Great news for all you Ron Perlman fans out there.
By
Halle Kiefer