Jay-Z at Hackney Weekend: but does hip-hop degrade or enhance?
As BBC hosts the Hackney Weekend, a Google-sponsored debate on Tuesday will ask: is hip-hop the voice of the oppressed, or just the glorification of bling?"Success never smelled so sweet, I stink of success." The lines by rapper and music mogul Jay-Z, who topped the bill at the BBC's Hackney Weekend festival on Saturday, are no vainglorious boast. From dealing crack on a Brooklyn housing project to an estimated personal worth of $450m (£288m), the rapper embodies the modern rags-to-riches tale....
Guardian Music — As BBC hosts the Hackney Weekend, a Google-sponsored debate on Tuesday will ask: is hip-hop the voice of the oppressed, or just the glorification of bling?"Success never ... more info
ContactMusic — Rapper Jay Z was on fine form last night as he delivered hit after hit and surprise appearance after surprise appearance at the first headlining slot of the BBC Hackney W... more info
ContactMusic — Rapper Jay Z thanked Rihanna for her star turn during his Saturday 23Jun12 set at Londons Hackney Weekend festival by returning the favour as she headlined on Sunday nigh... more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Rapper Jay-Z thanked Rihanna for her star turn during his Saturday set at London's Hackney Weekend festival by returning the favour as she headlined on Sunday night. more info