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[WATCH] Cam’ron And Mase Laugh At Artists Signing To Roc Nation Who Think They’re Getting A Verse From Jay-Z

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NBA star Lebron James recently launched his new “Mind The Game” podcast with JJ Reddick, which led Draymond Green to saying that he had “a bone to pick” with James. Draymond stated, “I’m a little upset that LeBron James is going on a podcast, and he still hasn’t been on ‘The Draymond Green Show.’ But when it’s your own thing, you kind of can’t say anything, so I guess I’ll live with it for now. Pick the bone with him that I got to pick with him later.” 

Cam’ron and Mase, the hosts of It Is What It Is sports podcast, reacted to Green’s statement, with Cam’ron comparing it to artists signing to Roc Nation and thinking they’re getting a verse from Jay-Z. Cam’ron and Mase laughed at the thought , with Cam adding that artists will get the Paper Planes hat and a “vintage pair of S. Dots.”

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Cam’ron & Mase Troll Draymond Green With Roc Nation & JAY-Z Comparison

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Cam’ron and Mase weighed in on Draymond Green’s recent comments on LeBron James not appearing on his podcast during their show, It Is What It Is. In doing so, they compared Green joining Klutch Sports to artists signing to Roc Nation and expecting a feature from JAY-Z.

Green had been discussing James teaming up with JJ Redick to launch a new podcast, Mind the Game. On his own eponymous podcast, Green explained: “I’m a little upset that LeBron James is going on a podcast, and he still hasn’t been on ‘The Draymond Green Show.’ But when it’s your own thing, you kind of can’t say anything, so I guess I’ll live with it for now. Pick the bone with him that I got to pick with him later.”

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 11: Cam’ron performs onstage during Hip Hop 50 Live at Yankee Stadium on August 11, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

Mase and Cam discussed the quote on the latest episode of It Is What It Is. “It’s almost like being on Roc Nation and you can’t get the verse,” Mase said, sparking Cam’ron to remark:” And, that happens a lot. You go to Roc Nation thinking you getting that Hov verse.” Mase added: “There’s a few n****s thought they was gonna get the Hov verse. You still waiting for that Hov verse.” From there, Cam’ron got more serious on the topic. “As far as Draymond is concerned, I know they good friends and Draymond’s been doing this for a long time– longer than we have anyway, and I think Draymond was one of the first athletes that was like, ‘New Media.’ I think what’s going on now is that the market– never for LeBron James. I’m just saying in general. It’s starting to get oversaturated,” he said.

Cam’ron & Mase Discuss Draymond Green & LeBron James

Check out the latest episode of It Is What It Is in full above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Cam’ron and Mase on HotNewHipHop.

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M.I.A. Blames Jay-Z And Roc Nation, Among Others, For Her US Visa Application Getting Denied

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During her ongoing tiff with Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj notably took a detour into conspiracy theorizing that Jay-Z and his company, Roc Nation, were sabotaging her career. This picked up a thread from a conspiracy that Tory Lanez propagated, that Roc Nation supposedly paid off the judge and jury in his assault case for shooting Meg in 2020.

The latest artist to blame Jay and the Roc for their troubles is former collaborator M.I.A., who took her complaints to Twitter for an ALL CAPS rant that began with her accusing Joe Biden (personally?) of holding up her visa application to come to the US. “BIDEN WON’T LET ME SEE MY CHILD,” she said, alongside a screenshot of an email specifically explaining why she can’t get a new visa due to past behavior. She also demonstrated how very little she pays attention to American politics, following up with, “I HAVE TO WAIT TILL A REPUBLICAN WINS. WOW.” Yeah. Okay. The “concentration camps at the border are perfectly fine” party. Sure.

M.I.A.’s rant continued as she accused her child’s caretakers of being convicted sex traffickers (again, not how that works), and blamed her visa application rejection on speaking out against genocide (again, not how that works — First Amendment people never seem to know what it’s for). She then made the claim that Jay-Z — who indirectly managed her career through Roc Nation — was paid off by the founder of the NXIVM cult. She also claimed after asking Jay for help gaining custody of her child, her domicile was invaded and her computers were stolen.

She eventually lapsed into old talking points about vaccines (again, there NO PROOF that vaccines endanger kids any more than the actually diseases they prevent do, what with things like smallpox, yellow fever, tetanus, and more all being LIFE THREATENING). This is par for the course for someone who has been accused of making other controversial statements.

We live in the era of “alternative facts” and “fake news” so people will believe what they want, but someone here is baiting a libel charge, and if Jay-Z is really as powerful as everyone seems to think (he almost assuredly isn’t), you’d hope they would learn to stop poking the bear. In all likelihood, they call him out because he makes a convenient scapegoat as an unrepentant capitalist who also wants to be a revolutionary with a much higher profile than the people they’re really mad at.

M.I.A. Targets Jay-Z, Roc Nation & Beyonce In Twitter Rant Over Custody Of Her Son

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While the Carters wrapped up their Grammys escapade. M.I.A. just unleashed a storm on Twitter on Thursday (February 8). Moreover, she went at Jay-Z, Beyonce, Roc Nation, and many more in a tale of how she’s not allowed to see her son. Also, the 48-year-old spoke of how corporations, governments, and powerful individuals have silenced her. “BIDEN WON’T LET ME SEE MY CHILD. THE LONGEST PROCESSING IS MENT TO BE 2 MONTHS AND IT’S ALREADY BEEN THAT,” she began. “They basically saying I have to wait for a Republican to come to office because 9 months from now is the election. I’M NOT ALLOWED TO SEE MY CHILD FOR STEALING FOOD AT 18, WHEN I WAS POOR,YET UR GOVERNMENT IS OK WITH MY CHILD BEING WITH FAMILY CONVICTED FOR CHILD TRAFFICKING AND SEX CULTS OK.

“THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ME AND MIGRANTS COMING IN, IS THAT I CAN’T VOTE,” M.I.A. continued. Still, she didn’t mention Hov until clearing up other grievances. However, this related to her previous partnership. “I M PAYING U.S TAXES TOO. SICK. I HAVE SHOWN SUPPORT FOR [whistleblower Julian Assange] FOR 14 YEARS AND HAVE BEEN TO THE USA MANY TIMES. THE ONLY THING DIFFERENT THIS TIME IS, I CALLED FOR A CEASE FIRE AND SPOKE OUT AGAINST GENOCIDE AND ETHNIC CLEANSING. NOW I AM FORCED TO PICK BETWEEN MY CHILD AND SPEAKING UP FOR WHATS RIGHT BY GOD. MY FIRST CUSTODY BATTLE WAS 2O13. MY CHILD WAS FOUR. I WAS MANAGED BY JAYZ. WHO ULTIMATELY WAS PAID BY BRONFMANS [her child’s father is businessman Benjamin Bronfman].

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M.I.A. Goes Full Blast On Jay-Z & Roc Nation

“BE VERY CLEAR WHY MY MATHANGI RECORD WAS BURIED IN 2013,” M.I.A. went on. “I SACRIFICED MY CAREER FOR MY CHILD. THEY RIPPED ME OFF AND COPIED MY STYLE AND GAVE IT TO THEIR PUPPETS AND SHADOW BANNED ME ON EVERY PLATFORM. BUT IT WAS WORTH IT TO SAVE HIM FROM THE MADNESS OF WHAT YOU KNOW NOW. HILLARY CLINTON GAVE SARA BRONFMAN GADDAFIS OIL FEILDS AFTER KILLING HIM. I WAS PUNISHED FOR SAYING HE HELPED AFRICA. THEN THEY TRIED TO SEND MY CHILD TO ONE OF HER SCHOOLS. WHEN I WENT TO VISIT THE SCHOOL, THE CHILDREN LOOKED DOZY AND DRUGGED AND I COULDN’T TELL WHY. I REFUSED.

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Meanwhile, the British artist continued to call out Roc Nation. “THE DAY I WAS SERVED, 4 MY CHILD, ROC NATION STOPPED ALL COMMUNICATION WITH ME AND ALL MY EMAILS TO JAYZ ASKING FOR HELP WAS WIPED FROM MY INBOX,” she added. “MY WAS BROKEN INTO AND EVERY LAP WAS TAKEN. I WAS TRAPPED IN BROOKLYN ON ORDER SERVED THAT RESTRICTED ME LEAVING BKLYN FOR 15 YEARS.” Check out other tweets she sent out about Beyonce, Solange, her vaccination stance, and more above. Regardless of whether you agree, this should open up important conversations on these topics. In addition, it’s a lot of heavy allegations to address. Hopefully, they resolve soon. Following years of these battles, though, it must be hard to keep it all in. Furthermore, for the latest updates on M.I.A. and more news on Jay-Z, Beyonce, and Roc Nation, keep checking in with HNHH.

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The History Of The Roc Nation Brunch

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The Roc Nation brunch has been a fixture in the pop culture community since it began in 2011. The pre-Grammy party is a highly coveted event. It extends invitations exclusively to a select few A-listers and prominent figures in the music, film, and sports industries. The event’s exclusivity is so notable that some celebrities are marked with the symbolic Scarlet Letter of never receiving an invitation. This has led popular entertainers like Marlon Wayans to humorously suggest the idea of initiating a brunch for the Roc Nation rejects. Here’s a look back at the history of the exclusive event and the significance the brunch holds to hip hop and pop culture.

Roc Nation Formed In 2008

Jay-Z launched Roc Nation as a multidisciplinary entertainment company. It acts as a record label, production studio, and venture capital firm. The label has signed top-billed artists such as J. Cole, Rihanna, Megan Thee Stallion, and Kanye West. Under Jay-Z’s leadership, the label aimed to be more than just a home for prolific hip hop musicians. It prompted execs at Roc Nation to focus on culture at large. The pre-Grammy Roc Nation brunch tradition formed with the intent of networking with some of pop culture’s most magnanimous socialites. Moreover, it also doubled as a high-class gala. This further allowed media outlets to take note of the lavish ball and the eccentric styles on display.

The event additionally serves as a platform for Roc Nation signees to boost their star power. Securing an invite to this highly-coveted gathering is an exclusive affair. It requires a personal invitation from someone associated with the label. Invitations to the brunch also bill the gathering as “a celebration of the highest elevation of self.” The result is a social ladder thinly veiled as a casual pre-Grammy party. Here, stars lavish attention on their favorite singers, athletes, and executives, while financial backers aim to align talent with their upcoming projects.

A Private Residence Typically Hosts The Event

The Roc Nation brunch has occurred each February since 2011, with the exception of 2021 and 2022 due to COVID-19 safety regulations. The event typically takes place at a rotating establishment of private mansions. This includes those in Los Angeles, New York City, and Boston. The press frequently remains uninformed about the time and location of the brunch. Most individuals learn about the event from celebrities on social media. Once the invites begin flying out, the hottest influencers often share sneak-peak glimpses into their wardrobe and aesthetic before the big day.

Further, throughout the years, Roc Nation has launched partnerships with Universal Music, Three Six Zero Entertainment, and even the NFL, due in no small part to connections formed at the illustrious brunch.

The Event Was Canceled For 2024

After making a significant impact with a return in 2023, the Roc Nation brunch was canceled in 2024. Some sources indicated the brunch would take place on Saturday, February 3, though it was later clarified that hosts Jay-Z and Beyoncé would not be able to attend. The couple apparently decided to attend Clive Davis’s annual gala. They learned that Jon Platt, a long-time creative partner of the Carters and CEO of Sony Music Publishing, would receive the Grammy Salute to Industry Icons Award. With Platt slated to attend the Clive Davis gala, the music magnates agreed to bump the exclusive brunch to join the festivities and honor their friend.

For now, there’s no word on whether this event was a one-off cancelation. Some fear it could be the beginning of the end for the illustrious gathering. The 66th Grammy Awards have just concluded, and Beyoncé currently holds the record for the most wins of all time at the esteemed ceremony. Meanwhile, Jay-Z received the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, an honor shared only with the eponymous rap icon at this time.

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Fans Believe Megan Thee Stallion Is Taunting Nicki Minaj With Her Roc Nation Affiliation Amidst Their Ongoing Beef

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The countless references to anime in her music make it abundantly clear that Megan Thee Stallion is a manga nerd (an otaku, if you will). But yesterday (February 1), the “Cobra” rapper showed off her deep Rolodex of reality television moments. While on the set of a secret project, Megan quickly caught up with her biggest Hottie fans on the internet radio broadcast app, Stationhead.

During the stream, Megan revealed that she’s finding herself in a much healthier mental space since the tumultuous obstacles she faced last year. After revealing that she’s working on a documentary about her life, she went on to say that she’s gotten reprimanded for giving away too much content online. However, users online believe that Megan subtly taunted her foe, Nicki Minaj, in the closing moments by leaning into her Roc Nation affiliation.

“Don’t make me call Porsha,” Megan joked about her management team getting reinforcements to stop her from oversharing. The reference to Bravo’s Real Housewives Of Atlanta then turned into, “Don’t make me call Roc Nation.”

After the clip hit social media, users online took the line to be shade toward Minaj based on her recent jabs at the company. On January 29, during the height of their (“Hiss” versus “Big Foot“) sparring season, Minaj slammed Roc Nation on X (formerly Twitter) for promoting Megan’s diss record toward her.

“Spending so much money,” she wrote. “But she’s the lil broke independent artist. Desiree, you gotta let it go, baby. The world knows she’s ass & can’t rap. Stop f*cking trying to make fetch happen. #BigFOOT. I just put out a song with no promo, no video, and it’s already #2. ”

Is it shade? It very well could be, and given Megan’s clever use of double entendres (that recently almost led to a potential lawsuit), you certainly can’t put it past her.

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Megan Thee Stallion Laughs Off Nicki Minaj Beef: “Don’t Make Me Call Roc Nation”

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Megan Thee Stallion has been the biggest topic in music over the last week or so. Overall, it is very easy to see why. Her new song “Hiss” is currently on track for a number-one debut. Furthermore, she has been entrenched in a feud with none other than Nicki Minaj. Although many say she won the fight, Nicki has continued to throw shots on Twitter and Instagram. Despite all of this, Meg has remained cool, calm, and collected as she is more confident than ever before. Clearly, her strategy of late is working.

Last night, Meg decided to celebrate her success with her fans on Stationhead. It was a Twitter Spaces type of vibe in which fans could listen in as Meg spoke with friends and other supporters. Overall, it sounded like a whole lot of fun, and Meg was having a grand old time. In fact, she couldn’t help but laugh at also mock her opponent. Nicki has been heavy on the Roc Nation conspiracies, and Meg is well-aware of that. As you can see below, it prompted Meg to say, “Don’t make me call Roc Nation.”

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It was said in a joking manner and you could tell that Meg thought it was very funny. She and her fans were laughing, and the clip subsequently went viral on social media. In the tweets below, you can see how fans were excited by Meg’s humor. At the end of the day, she has taken a lot of flack over these past few days. However, she is clearly still fighting and taking it all in stride. Besides, her song is doing extremely well and will likely continue to do so for quite some time.

Fans Can’t Help But Laugh

Let us know your thoughts on “Hiss,” in the comments section below. Do you think Meg has won her beef with Nicki? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming releases.

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Nicki Minaj Reveals Her Next Target Is Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez

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Nicki Minaj has been on a tear over the last few days. Overall, it is being widely debated whether or not this tear has been a good thing. No matter the case, it is clear that she is angry. The reason for her anger stems from the track “Hiss,” in which she and Kenneth Petty are dissed by Megan Thee Stallion. In fact, it seems like Meg may have also taken shots at Tory Lanez and Drake. Either way, Nicki is upset about all of this, and she has been taking to social media to reveal her hatred for Meg.

This morning, Nicki even dropped off her diss track “Big Foot.” Unfortunately for Nicki, this new diss track is not getting the reaction she probably would have hoped for. Instead, people are clowning the diss track, saying that it has some of here worst bars yet. Furthermore, Safaree has begun trending as some think he really did ghostwrite for her. Regardless, Nicki does not care. She is making it clear that she has more gas in the tank, and is not afraid to piss more people off. In fact, in the tweet below, she revealed who her next target will be.

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Nicki Minaj Picks Her Next Move

Desiree Perez is the CEO of Roc Nation, and she is someone who has been name-checked by Nicki in the past. There is clearly some tension there, and Minaj may just fire off a diss track about her, very soon. “On the next song I delve into all the ppl Desiree allegedly fired for unknown reasons…other things as well,” Nicki said. “So many ppl were blind sighted & hurt by her. Allegedly. She’s willing to go broke to try to replace me…? Fix it JESUS.” For now, a release date for this Perez diss is unknown.

Whether or not Nicki releases this track, remains to be seen. However, she seems dead set on going after every single person who has ever wronged her. If nothing else, Nicki is showing us she still has a lot of fire. Tell us your thoughts on Nicki and her recent actions, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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Is Jay-Z Dropping A New Album In 2024?

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The Carters are one of music’s most secretive families.

It is often joked that they must have an iron-clad non-disclosure agreement because when Beyoncé or Jay-Z are working on a new professional endeavor, it is kept under tight seal. Or at least it used to be. Over the past few days, behind-the-scene footage of Beyoncé’s seemingly scrapped visuals for her Grammy Award-winning album, Renaissance, has surfaced online. Jay-Z appears to be battling the same issue in his camp.

Is Jay-Z Dropping A New Album In 2024?

According to a viral rumor initiated by AWGE-affiliated Hidji, the “God Did” rapper has a new album in the works and visuals to support it. On January 28, the director took to his Instagram Stories to share two posts confirming that he had been tapped to bring part of Jay-Z’s vision to light. The only problem is Roc Nation quickly took to its official X (formerly Twitter) page to shut down the rumor.

As Hidji uploaded a picture of a clapboard labeled “Jay-Z – 2024 Album,” fans began to build up excitement for the forthcoming visual. Roc Nation replied to the images shared on the NFR Podcast’s page that even they were unaware their founder was working on a new body of work. “That’s news to us,” wrote the company.

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So, is Jay-Z releasing a new album or not? It surely feels like it. Back in November, during an interview with Gayle King, when discussing his The Book Of HOV exhibit, he implied that he wasn’t quite ready to walk away from music just yet. Jay-Z’s last album, 4:44, was released in 2017. This would be a great time to drop something fresh.

Roc Nation Denies The Viral Rumor That Jay-Z Has Plans To Release A New Album Soon

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There is a bevy of artists on Uproxx’s most anticipated album releases set for 2024 list. However, Jay-Z isn’t on the list. The reasoning is that the “I Want You Forever” rapper hasn’t expressed any inkling that he’s looked in on a new solo studio project. From his 2023 public playlist to The Book Of Clarence soundtrack, these days, it seems like his focus has been on curating works for other projects.

Well, according to AWGE-affiliate Hidji, Jay-Z is ready to drop something new very soon. In a series of uploads to his Instagram Stories, the director suggested that Jay-Z has begun to film visuals to support the rumored project. However, Roc Nation swiftly jumped in to shut down the reports.

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“That’s news to us,” wrote the company on its official X (formerly Twitter) page.

With the rumor quickly quashed, Roc Nation’s follow-up post drew attention to the management signee Megan Thee Stallion’s latest single, “Hiss.”

“‘Hiss’ by Megan Thee Stallion is the #1 music video on iTunes,” wrote the page. “Download the song now.”

So, what is the public to take from this flub? Either Jay-Z’s creative NDA isn’t as potent as it used to be. Or the visual in question isn’t for an album but a one-off music project. But with fans still waiting for Beyoncé’s Renaissance visuals, Hidji might’ve just forced another member of the Carter family to scrap their music videos.

Megan Thee Stallion is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.