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Jay-Z Explains “We Are The World 2010” Turn Down

(AllHipHop News) Jay-Z has revealed the motive behind his absence from last Friday’s (February 12) star-studded “We Are the World 25 for Haiti” record.   The charity single remake was executive-produced by the trio of Quincy Jones, Lionel Ritchie, and Wyclef Jean. Like the 1985 original, it was a prodigious gathering of over 80 musicians from various genres.   Hip-Hop artists such as Lil Wayne, LL Cool J, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Swizz Beatz, and Kanye West were featured p...

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18:06 on February 15 2010

Quincy Jones - Jay Z Wanted No Part In We Are The World Remake

ContactMusic — Rap superstar JAY-Z turned down the opportunity to join QUINCY JONES' star-studded remake of WE ARE THE WORLD - because he didn't want to touch the classic.Legendary... more info
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19:32 on February 15 2010

Jay-Z Explains “We Are The World 2010” Turn Down

AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) Jay-Z has revealed the motive behind his absence from last Friday’s (February 12) star-studded “We Are the World 25 for Haiti” record.... more info
Jay-Z Lionel Richie Wyclef Jean Lil' Wayne LL Cool J Snoop Dogg Busta Rhymes Kanye West
19:35 on February 15 2010

Jay-Z Wanted No Part In 'We Are The World' Remake

Starpulse — Rap superstar Jay-Z turned down the opportunity to join Quincy Jones' star-studded remake of We Are The World - because he didn't want to touch the classic.[...] Read mor... more info
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