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Breakthrough Entertainer: Megan Thee Stallion feels grateful

By GARY GERARD HAMILTON - Associated Press

This undated photo provided by shows reggae star Buju Banton. Jay-Z’s Roc Nation company has added Buju Banton to its jam-packed roster. On Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, Roc Nation announced the partnership with the reggae and dancehall king, whose comeback concert held earlier this year in his native Jamaica was one of the country’s largest shows. More than 30,000 people attended the concert. (Shawn Theodore/SMG via AP)

Roc Nation adds reggae star Buju Banton to its roster

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This combination photo shows actress-singer Jennifer Lopez performing at the Directv Super Saturday Night in Minneapolis on Feb. 3, 2018, left, and Shakira performing at Madison Square Garden in New York on Aug. 10, 2018. The NFL, Pepsi and Roc Nation announced Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, that Lopez and Shakira will perform at the 2020 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show on Feb. 2, 2020 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Photo by Michael Zorn/Invision/AP)

J. Lo, Shakira to perform at Super Bowl halftime show

By MESFIN FEKADU - Associated Press

This Aug. 22, 2019 photo shows Rapsody posing for a portrait in New York to promote her latest album &quot;Eve.&quot; (Photo by Brian Ach/Invision/AP)

With “Eve,” Rapsody gains traction in the best rapper debate

By GARY GERARD HAMILTON - Associated Press

This combination photo shows performers, from left, Meghan Trainor, Meek Mill and Rapsody, who will perform in a free pregame concert on Sept. 5 in Chicago's Grant Park before the Bears face off against the Green Bay Packers. (AP Photo)

Meek Mill, Meghan Trainor named NFL Inspire Change advocates

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. - Associated Press

In this Oct. 11, 2018, file photo, former NFL football quarterback Colin Kaepernick smiles on stage during W.E.B. Du Bois Medal ceremonies at Harvard University, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Colin Kaepernick urges kneelers to ‘stay strong’ as protests shift to getting him an NFL job

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Commissioner of the NFL Roger Goodell and Jay-Z attend a press conference at ROC Nation on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in New York. (Ben Hider/AP Images for NFL) ** FILE **

Jay-Z unfazed over criticism related to NFL, Colin Kaepernick

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, and Jay-Z appear at a news conference at ROC Nation on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in New York. A day after Jay-Z announced that his Roc Nation company was partnering with the NFL, the rap icon explained that he still supports protesting, kneeling and NFL player Colin Kaepernick, but he's also interested in working with the league to make substantial changes. (Ben Hider/AP Images for NFL)

Column: Jay-Z sells out Kaepernick, grabs big money from NFL

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 23, 2019, file photo, Jay-Z makes an announcement of the launch of Dream Chasers record label in joint venture with Roc Nation, at the Roc Nation headquarters in New York. The NFL and Jay-Z’s entertainment and sports representation company are teaming up for events and social activism.The league not only will use Jay-Z’s Roc Nation to consult on its entertainment presentations, including the Super Bowl halftime show, but will work with the rapper and entrepreneur’s company to “strengthen community through music and the NFL's Inspire Change initiative.” (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File)

Jay-Z defends NFL deal with Roc Nation, talks Kaepernick

By MESFIN FEKADU - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 23, 2019, file photo, Jay-Z makes an announcement of the launch of Dream Chasers record label in joint venture with Roc Nation, at the Roc Nation headquarters in New York. The NFL and Jay-Z’s entertainment and sports representation company are teaming up for events and social activism.The league not only will use Jay-Z’s Roc Nation to consult on its entertainment presentations, including the Super Bowl halftime show, but will work with the rapper and entrepreneur’s company to “strengthen community through music and the NFL's Inspire Change initiative.” (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File)

NFL teaming with Jay-Z on entertainment and social activism

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Jay-Z, left, and Meek Mill make an announcement of the launch of Dream Chasers record label in joint venture with Roc Nation, at the Roc Nation headquarters on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, in New York. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP)

Meek Mill launches new record label with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation

By Mesfin Fekadu - Associated Press

Jay-Z’s companies sue NYC licensing company for fraud

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FILE- In this April 22, 2018 file photo, Cardi B performs at the Coachella Music &amp; Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif. Cardi B and Travis Scott are heading to the City of Brotherly Love to headline Jay-Z’s annual Made in America festival in Philadelphia on Aug. 31-Sept. 1 for Labor Day weekend. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)

Cardi B, Travis Scott to headline Jay-Z’s Made in America

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Milwaukee officials invite Jay-Z to bring festival to city

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FILE - In this Nov. 26, 2017 file photo, Jay-Z performs on the 4:44 Tour at Barclays Center in New York. Jay-Z is on top of the music world this weekend as the leading Grammy nominee. So it was fitting that he held his annual Roc Nation brunch, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, on the top of New York City's World Trade Center. (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP, File)

Jay-Z, Beyoncé celebrate NY Grammy weekend atop Trade Center

By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 30, 2017, file photo, Beyonce and Jay Z watch during the first half in Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Utah Jazz in Los Angeles. Forbes reported on May 17, 2017, that it estimates the couple's combined wealth to be $1.16 billion. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Forbes: Jay Z and Beyonce worth a combined $1.16 billion

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Van Jones, host of "The Messy Truth with Van Jones," appears after an interview in New York, April 28, 2017. Jones is hoping to bolster his activist work by pairing with Jay Z’s management firm Roc Nation. The pundit announced the affiliation Thursday, May 4. He hopes the company’s expertise in cultural influence helps his work in green initiatives, getting poor youngsters involved in the tech sector and training prison inmates in media skills. (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP) ** FILE **

CNN’s Van Jones signs with Jay Z’s firm for activism

By DAVID BAUDER - Associated Press

Spotify’s Top 10 most streamed tracks

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Spotify’s Top 10 most viral tracks

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FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2016 file photo, Jay Z performs during a campaign rally for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in Cleveland. Court documents released Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, show that Roc Nation, the entertainment company founded by rap mogul Jay Z, tried but failed to get chosen to manage Prince's musical assets in the weeks after the rock superstar's death. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Documents: Jay Z’s company wanted to manage Prince’s music

By STEVE KARNOWSKI - Associated Press