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U.S. judge tosses 'Big Pimpin' copyright lawsuit against Jay Z: report

3469 days ago
ReutersLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A federal judge on Wednesday threw out a copyright infringement lawsuit that accused rapper Jay Z and hip hop producer Timbaland of using an Egyptian musician's melody without permission in their hit song "Big Pimpin'," The Ho... more info

Judge Dismisses Copyright Infringement Case Against Jay Z

3469 days ago
StereogumA judge has dismissed the copyright infringement case against Jay Z over an allegedly uncleared sample in “Big Pimpin’.” The case, which was brought up by the nephew composer Baligh Hamdi, said that Jay and the track’s producer, Timbaland, di... more info

Watch Jay Z Get SUPER Embarrassed When Jimmy Kimmel Forces Him To Relive His Past With A Vintage Rapping Clip!

3469 days ago
Perez HiltonLike most of us, Jay Z is totally embarrassed by his younger self! The Empire State of Mind rapper appeared on Tuesday's Jimmy Kimmel Live to talk a walk down memory lane of his younger years. In the sit down, the Tidal mogul revealed that he went to... more info

Watch Jimmy Kimmel Embarrass Jay Z With an Old Rap Video

3469 days ago
TimeThe clip shows young Jay Z rapping alongside Big Daddy Kane more info

Beyoncé Wears a Very Low-Cut Dress, Performs "Feeling Myself" With Nicki Minaj and Gives Jay Z a Kiss

3469 days ago
E! OnlineBow down to Queen Bey. Jay Z assembled an all-star lineup for the TIDAL X: 1020 Amplified by HTC concert at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn Tuesday. Beyoncé was the final act to... more info

Jimmy Kimmel Honors Jay Z By Asking New Yorkers What Their 99 Problems Are — Check Out Their HIGHlarious Answers HERE!

3469 days ago
Perez HiltonWe all got problems! Last night was the AH-Mazingly epic Tidal X event in Brooklyn hosted by Jay Z with performances from superstars Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, and of course Beyonce! In honor of the rap icon, who also stopped by the show, J... more info

Beyoncé & Jay Z Have The Performance Of The Night Singing Holy Grail At The Tidal X 10/20 Concert — Check It Out HERE!

3469 days ago
Perez HiltonThere's a reason they're the king and queen of Tidal! Beyoncé and her man Jay Z took the stage last night for an epic performance! Sure Nicki Minaj and Bey teaming up was AH-Mazing, and Hova rapping with Rick Ross and Lil Wayne was incredible! But h... more info

Jay Z Brings The House Down With Lil Wayne & Rick Ross At The Tidal X 10/20 Concert! WATCH HERE!

3469 days ago
Perez HiltonConsidering Jay Z is the owner of Tidal, so it comes as no surprise that he absolutely KILLED his performance! But! Hova wasn't alone! Joining him on stage was Lil Wayne & Rick Ross! Talk about star power! The three rappers gave a stellar performance... more info

Like Mother, Like Daughter! Beyoncé & Blue Ivy Enjoy A Night Out At Janet Jackson's Los Angeles Concert!

3471 days ago
Perez HiltonMommy-daughter date! Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter enjoyed a Friday night out on the town supporting Janet Jackson during her Unbreakable World Tour. Photos: Beyoncé And Jay Z's 45 Most Adorable Moments Together! Queen B and baby Blue enjoyed dancin... more info

Jay Z says song licensing not his responsibility in copyright trial

3476 days ago
ReutersLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rapper Jay Z said in court on Wednesday that he had no responsibility for clearing the rights for music used in his recordings, testifying at the trial of a copyright lawsuit over his 1999 hit song, "Big Pimpin'."  more info

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