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50 Cent Believes the NFL Supporting JAY-Z is ‘Good News’

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell revealed that the NFL would stand beside JAY-Z. 50 Cent, despite his trolling of HOV, supports the decision.

“This good news the NFL is gonna hold it down [football emoji],” 50 wrote. “Super Bowl is gonna be popping.”

Roger Goodell and the NFL are standing strong with JAY-Z and Roc Nation in the fall of a lawsuit alleging the rapper and mogul committed sexual assault.

Goodell acknowledged the situation at a press conference for the league’s partnership with Netflix.

“We are aware of the civil allegations and Jay Z’s really strong response to that,” Goodell said. “We know obviously that litigation is happening. But from our standpoint our relationship is not changing with them, including our preparations for the next Super Bowl.”

You can hear Goodell’s complete statement below.

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The NFL Is ‘Not Changing’ Its Relationship With Roc Nation In Light Of Jay-Z’s Rape Lawsuit, Roger Goodell Says

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Jay-Z is facing some a bump in the road at the moment: A few days ago, a civil lawsuit accusing the rapper and businessman of raping a 13-year-old girl alongside Diddy was filed. Despite that, the NFL does not currently plan to alter its relationship with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, the entertainment company that produces the Super Bowl.

As Variety notes, during a press conference yesterday (December 11), NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said, “We are aware of the civil allegations and Jay-Z’s really strong response to that. We know obviously that litigation is happening, but from our standpoint, our relationship is not changing with them, including our preparations for the next Super Bowl.”

He added, “I think they’re getting incredibly comfortable with not just the Super Bowl, but other events that they have advised us on and helped us with. They’ve been helpful in the social justice area to us on many occasions. They’ve been great partners that have provided a lot of value to us.”

As for the “really strong response” Goodell mentioned, Jay wrote in a statement, “My lawyer received a blackmail attempt, called a demand letter, from a ‘lawyer’ named Tony Buzbee. What he had calculated was the nature of these allegations and the public scrutiny would make me want to settle. No sir, it had the opposite effect! It made me want to expose you for the fraud you are in a VERY public fashion. So no, I will not give you ONE RED PENNY!!”

Roger Goodell Says the NFL’s Relationship with JAY-Z and Roc Nation ‘Is Not Changing’

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Roger Goodell and the NFL are standing strong with JAY-Z and Roc Nation in the fall of a lawsuit alleging the rapper and mogul committed sexual assault.

Goodell acknowledged the situation at a press conference for the league’s partnership with Netflix.

“We are aware of the civil allegations and Jay Z’s really strong response to that,” Goodell said. “We know obviously that litigation is happening. But from our standpoint our relationship is not changing with them, including our preparations for the next Super Bowl.”

You can hear Goodell’s complete statement below.

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DJ Akademiks Puts Jay-Z On Blast After Getting Dissed By Rapsody

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Recently, Rapsody appeared to call out DJ Akademiks during a freestyle over Kendrick Lamar’s “tv off” on Sway. “Feel like a Greek how I be stepping on these b****h n***as, Akademik / Affidavits, entertainment n***as who got open cases / Women charges, they say you violated,” she rapped. Of course, the internet personality didn’t waste any time before addressing the apparent jabs on stream. In a clip, he questions whether or not she’s aware of what kind of legal issues the owner of her record label Roc Nation has allegedly dealt with in the past.

“I do want to ask you this one question Rapsody,” he begins. “You signed to Roc Nation. I hope you go up there to the office. Do you ever do that? […] This is where my rap battle, where my diss song is gonna be at with you. When you talk about people with open cases, you know how many open cases your mans got? That run the label that you on? Do you know how many cases got settled that we didn’t hear about but I know about, even though the NDA is strong?”

Read More: Rapsody Disses DJ Akademiks During Her Sway Freestyle Over Kendrick Lamar’s “tv off”

DJ Akademiks Reacts To Rapsody Seemingly Dissing Him In Freestyle

“You’re gonna look like a f*cking hypocrite,” Akademiks continued. “You’re on Roc Nation, and all y’all n****s in the 90s was all doing dirty d*ck diddler sh*t. You ain’t signed to Jesus baby girl, you signed to Jay-Z. Let’s keep that fact up there because I’m always down to talk.” At the time of writing, Rapsody has yet to respond. It also remains unclear when exactly fans can expect to hear Akademiks’ diss track.

This is far from the first time DJ Akademiks has been called out as of late, however. Earlier this month, social media users noticed that Kendrick Lamar landed a top spot in his Spotify Wrapped. “Normally Kendrick Lamar wouldn’t sniff my spotify wrapped.. but he’s #2 on mine,” he tweeted at the time. “The explanation for that is thats what happens when u beef with every1 favorite rapper.. we gotta listen to ur s**t too cuz of the beef. Beefing when its just musical competition helps both artists.”

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MIA Accuses Jay-Z Of Telling Her To Get Plastic Surgery

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Recently, MIA hopped online to open up about her experience working with Jay-Z. According to her, once she signed a deal with Roc Nation, he allegedly advised her to get plastic surgery. Ultimately, she decided not to, as she felt secure with herself. “Even when I met Jay-Z and I signed to Roc Nation, the first thing he told me to do is get plastic surgery,” she began.

MIA continued, shutting down claims that she was insecure, arguing that she would have changed her appearance if she had been. “I’m not insecure because I would have got plastic surgery,” she said. “So their argument of ‘Maya’s insecure, that’s why she needs to massage her ego,’ fails. It fails because you turn around and ask… What women do you know who hasn’t had plastic surgery around you? All of them have. I’m the only one who didn’t.”

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MIA Explains Decision Not To Get Plastic Surgery

“If I was insecure, I would have done that a hundred times over,” she added. “I’m totally fine with the fact that I am [50], because guess what? I f*cking took off when I was 30. It took 10 more f*cking years than any other f*cker because I was the first and I was the new. I was making something interesting happen that wasn’t f*cking happening before.” Fans are praising MIA for sticking to what she felt comfortable with, and not conforming despite the pressure allegedly placed on her by people in power. At the time of writing, Jay-Z has not addressed these accusations.

MIA isn’t the only artist to look back on their early experiences with Jay-Z recently, however. In a new episode of J Cole’s Inevitable series, he accused the mogul of telling Drake to give him a hit in front of both of them and others. “We’re all like ‘what?’” Cole recalled. “I even remember Future’s face being like, that’s embarrassing.”

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J Cole Officially Releases The Song That Got Him Signed To Jay-Z, “Lights Please”

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J Cole has been fulfilling fans’ aspirations over the last few days since dropping his audio series, Inevitable. People were hoping that the North Carolina luminary would reissue some of his earliest works of his career once they saw the titles of some of the episodes. “The Come Up” went on to spawn his first mixtape that same day. Then, on Friday, he would drop off want many view to be his first true classic project, The Warm Up (2009). It’s also one of his most important releases of his journey to superstardom thanks to some key tracks.

“Lights Please,” also one of his earliest hits, was essentially the record that convinced the almighty JAY-Z to sign J Cole to Roc Nation. We can see why this was the one to win him over, as the wordplay and storytelling are top notch. The frustrating accounts of the Dreamville boss being with a woman who only wants her desires met while he tries to develop the relationship by sharing his dreams and stresses is heartbreaking. Because of this, it’s one of Cole’s best “love” records too, if you even want to call it that. There’s no wonder why he put this on The Sideline Story just two years later.

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“Lights Please” – J Cole

Quotable Lyrics:

I told her all about how we been livin’ a lie
And that they love to see us all go to prison or die
Like, “Baby, look at how they show us on the TV screen”
But all she ever want me to do is unzip her jeans
Then all I really want is for her to get on top
Before you know it, she workin’, jerkin’ it nonstop

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The Opposing Lawyer In Megan Thee Stallion’s Hostile Work Environment Lawsuit Has Reportedly Been Sanctioned

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Back in April, Megan Thee Stallion was named in a salacious lawsuit by a former employee. In the filing, the “Bigger In Texas” rapper’s ex-videographer Emilio Garcia accused Megan Thee Stallion of lost wages, harassment, and fostering a hostile work environment.

After a few legal hiccups, there appears to have been an update in the case. According to documents (viewable here) obtained by legal journalist Meghann Cuniff, Garcia’s lawyer, Ronald Leonardo Zambrano, has been sanctioned by the presiding judge, US District Judge Gregory H. Woods.

Within the court documents, Woods called out Zambrano for missing the in-person pretrial conference despite receiving proper notification. Although Zambrano attempted to have to avoid the decision, ultimately the judge didn’t agree with his arguments.

Now, Megan has the chance to recoup legal fees for the missed conference. Through her lawyer, Alex Spiro, Megan can file the formal request before the December 2 deadline. According to Cuniff, these tally up to $6,000.

As far as Garcia’s lost wages, harassment, and fostering a hostile work environment case is concerned it will move forward. In addition to the filing, Garcia alleged that he was force to witness a sexual encounter with Megan and a woman as they were trapped in a moving car. However, Megan’s attorney has denied the accusation.

“This is an employment claim for money — with no sexual harassment claim filed and with salacious accusations to attempt to embarrass her,” he said. “We will deal with this in court.”

Flau’jae Drops Deluxe Version of Best of Both Worlds and New Video for “Master Plan”

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Hip-hop artist and NCAA basketball star Flau’jae has released the deluxe edition of her acclaimed EP Best of Both Worlds via Flauge Entertainment/Roc Nation Distribution. The expanded project includes four new tracks that showcase her lyrical prowess and versatility, along with the previously released anthem “Big Bag,” a celebration of her relentless ambition.

Accompanying the deluxe release is the music video for her new song, “Master Plan.” Filmed in Brooklyn, the visual captures flashbacks of young girls embodying Flau’jae’s journey from a dreamer to a powerhouse in both music and sports. The video highlights her dedication to sticking to her “master plan” and achieving success in both fields.

Flau’jae’s momentum has been unstoppable, following her electrifying performance with Lil Wayne at Lil WeezyAna Fest, where they performed their collaboration “Came Out A Beast.” She also dazzled audiences at the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards and earned accolades for her viral performance at the ESPYs in July.

The original Best of Both Worlds EP dropped in June 2024 and featured collaborations with Lil Wayne, NLE Choppa, and 2Rare. Flau’jae continues to inspire, balancing her basketball career, academics, and thriving music journey—a true embodiment of the EP’s title.

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Tory Lanez Files Ethics Complaint Against Former Attorney Over Alleged Roc Nation Ties

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Tory Lanez may be behind bars, but he isn’t done fighting. According to TMZ, the rapper filed an ethics complaint on Monday, October 28. The complaint is being leveled at Shawn Holley, a California attorney who briefly represented Lanez during his trial. The rapper feels as though he was not properly informed about Holley’s business associations prior to hiring her. Furthermore, Tory Lanez alleges that Holley purposely quit representing him without giving him enough time to find a replacement.

In the complaint obtained by TMZ, Tory Lanez points to Shawn Holley’s entertainment career. He noted that the attorney serves as a producer on the hit series Reasonable Doubt. Megan Thee Stallion’s song “Savage (Remix)” was featured in the second season. Lanez believes that Holley’s connections to Roc Nation and Megan Thee Stallion denotes a conflict of interest. especially since Megan was the person that Tory Lanez was convicted of shooting. The rapper’s complaint alleges that Holley had Roc Nation’s best interest in mind when she agreed to represent him.

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Tory Lanez Wants His Attorney Fees Reimbursed

Tory Lanez alleges that Holley withdrew when he refused to make a plea deal. The attorney walked away from Lanez a mere five days before he was sentenced. Lanez alleges that her official reason for quitting was due to a bribery, and the rapper claims that no such bribery took place. Shawn Holley, however, gave a different reason, according to Legal Affairs and Trials. The attorney claims that she quit after Lanez decided to go for the “Kelsey defense” in court. This defense posits that Megan Thee Stallion’s friend, Kelsey Harris, was the real shooter.

In an email obtained by Legal Affairs and Trials, Shawn Holley claimed that she not wish to pursue this angle. “I am not comfortable advancing the Kelsey Defense,’” she explained to Tory Lanez. “Primarily because I don’t find it to be a viable strategy.” Lanez wants the money he paid Holley to be returned. He also wants the attorney to be reprimanded by the California State Bar, according to TMZ. Holley has dismissed Lanez’s accusations as “meritless,” however. She told the outlet that the rapper tried and failed to level similar accusations a year ago.

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Roc Nation & Reform Affliance’s Job Fair in Richmond Connects Over 2,000 Job Seekers with 1,500 Opportunities

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In a significant step towards enhancing employment opportunities for individuals impacted by the criminal justice system, REFORM Alliance and Roc Nation successfully hosted a job fair in Richmond, Virginia. The event connected job seekers with over 1,500 open positions across various sectors, focusing on dismantling barriers to employment for those on probation or parole.

The free event welcomed over 36 employers, including major national brands such as Amazon, Starbucks, Foot Locker, Goodwill, and Crunch Fitness. Local employers from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors also participated, with hundreds of positions available from government agencies like the Virginia Department of Corrections and the City of Richmond.

With over 2,000 attendees, the job fair provided a unique platform for on-site interviews and essential reentry support services. Participants received complimentary services, including hair and makeup, professional attire, and resume reviews. Reed Smith law firm offered expungement education with assistance from law students at the University of Virginia and community organization Nolef Turns Inc. Additionally, 13 community organizations supported job seekers, empowering them as they approached potential employers.

Virginia is facing a workforce shortage, with nearly twice as many job openings as available workers, according to the US Chamber of Commerce. This job fair aimed to match untapped talent, including many individuals locked out of the workforce due to criminal records, with employers committed to second-chance hiring.

Jessica S., a recently released inmate who interviewed with Amazon and Foot Locker, shared her experience: “It’s been a struggle to find work since I came home, but this was an incredible event—one of the best things I’ve done.Since my release in August, I’ve been actively looking for a job and struggled to get hired. I was amazed to see so many employers ready to give opportunities to formerly incarcerated people here. My journey hasn’t been easy, especially having been recently incarcerated and on probation, but I’m determined to show employers that I’m ready for a fresh start. This opportunity means everything to me. I’m looking forward to staying involved with REFORM and its coalition in Virginia.”

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The Richmond job fair is part of REFORM’s broader mission to create employment pathways for those on probation or parole in Virginia and nationwide. Beyond job fairs, REFORM allocates funds to local organizations that provide essential services to individuals re-entering society. The organization has also established the Virginia Safety Coalition, a diverse group focused on improving the supervision system and increasing access to second chances.

Jessica Jackson, CEO of REFORM Alliance, emphasized the importance of these initiatives, stating, “Increasing access to employment opportunities is key to building safe, thriving communities. REFORM is proud to be a part of the community here in Virginia and open doors for justice-impacted individuals. When we invest in people, especially those who have faced barriers due to probation, parole, or a criminal record, we strengthen not just individual lives but entire communities. Every job secured today is a step towards breaking the cycle of recidivism and creating more just and safe communities.”

Dania Diaz, Managing Director of Philanthropy at Roc Nation, reiterated the partnership’s commitment, stating, “Roc Nation is dedicated to amplifying voices that have been silenced and driving positive change in communities that need it most. Today was about empowering individuals to reclaim their futures and build a better tomorrow. Partnering with REFORM, we are helping to create real opportunities for those who have been historically shut out of the workforce. This event is a testament to the power of second chances and the potential within every person when barriers are removed.”

With 80 million Americans living with a criminal record and a staggering unemployment rate for formerly incarcerated individuals hovering around 27%, REFORM Alliance and Team Roc remain dedicated to addressing these challenges through their nationwide efforts.

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