Stereogum — On Wednesday (Jan. 23), Meek Mill and Philadelphia 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin launched their REFORM Alliance Foundation at New York City's John Jay College to help raise awareness for criminal justice reform. On hand to join Meek and Rubin were... more info

Consequence of Sound — REFORM alliance will aim to "[advance] criminal justice reform and [eliminate] outdated laws that perpetuate injustice, starting with probation and parole." more info

Stereogum — There have always been two James Blakes. There's the one that's been behind the boards for a lot of famous people (Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, Jay-Z, to name a few), pumping their songs full of a welcome gravitas. And then there's the Blak... more info

411 Mania — Ciara is the latest artist to cut ties with R. Kelly in the wake of the sexual abuse allegations weighing against him. The post Ciara the Latest to Pull R. Kelly Collaboration, Songs From Jay-Z and More Still Available appeared first on 411MANIA. more info

New York Post — Jay-Z’s subscription music streaming service Tidal is being investigated in Norway over allegations that it intentionally inflated listening numbers. Tidal is under investigation by Norway’s economic crimes unit, Økokrim, after local media repor... more info

411 Mania — Bloomberg reports that TIDAL, the music subscription service owned by rapper Jay-Z, is currently under investigation in Norway for allegations of falsely inflating its numbers.[.........] The post TIDAL Streaming Numbers Under Investigation for Fraud... more info

Reuters — OSLO Reuters) - Norwegian police said on Monday they were investigating allegations that some listening numbers at Tidal Music, owned by Jay-Z, Beyonce and other stars, were artificially inflated. more info

New York Times — The tribute makes Elliott only the third rapper to be inducted into the organization, following Jay-Z and Jermaine Dupri. more info

411 Mania — Surviving R. Kelly, Lifetime’s documentary series on R. Kelly and the many women he allegedly abused, kidnaped, and/or had sexual relations with when they were[.........] The post Dame Dash Says Jay-Z Knew That R. Kelly “Violated” Aaliyah And W... more info

Dlisted — Did you really go to Paris if you didn’t look at the Mona Lisa and gorge on croissants, red wine, and brie? Apparently people have been focusing on the latter three and less on the Mona Lisa! Actually, tourism to Paris has been down since the 2015 ... more info