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Kanye West Declares Himself The GOAT In Unique Fashion

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Kanye West has been having a successful run as of late. After months of teasing his project Vultures, he finally came out with the album. Overall, the project is a bit of a mixed bag. Not everyone is a fan, however, there are still those out there who dig it quite a bit. After all, Ye is one of the most legendary hip-hop artists ever. Even when he creates some bad will for himself, there will still be people out there to defend him. One would just have to look at the Anthony Fantano situation to see what we mean.

Additionally, Ye is looking to make waves in the fashion world as he renews his efforts with Yeezy. On top of all of this, he is dropping Vultures 2 next month and Vultures 3 will be coming out in April. Needless to say, the Ye stocks are rising, and he wants to take full advantage of this. In fact, Kanye is leaning into his legendary status with a new update to his Tidal profile page. As you can see below, the artist has changed his photo to a GOAT. Of course, he is trying to say that he is the Greatest Of All Time.

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If you were to ask a lot of contemporary music fans, they would likely have Ye up there in the GOAT conversation. As far as MCs are concerned, he probably doesn’t crack the top 10. However, as an overall artist, he is certainly top 5. Considering his most recent output, there is no denying that the quality has fallen off compared to his early work. That said, his fanbase is so big that no matter what he drops, there will be people out there who love it. This is a phenomenon that is very unlikely to change.

Let us know what you thought of Vultures, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more 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. There is a lot of great stuff to come in 2024.

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Tidal Released a Playlist of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Most Iconic Speeches

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Today, we celebrate Martin Luther King Day, and people all over the country are honoring him with special events and acts of kindness to commemorate the day while honoring his legacy.

Among the many celebrators was the streaming platform Tidal. Seems like the perfect timing with everything going on in the world. Today, Tidal launched a playlist highlighting social injustice, change, and peace. The playlist features historical recordings, including the civil rights leader’s “I Have a Dream”‘” speech, as well as his comments protesting racism and the Vietnam War. Another popular speech added was his 1961 Lincoln University message and his latest speech in 1968. In total there are 30 recordings, with a special additional playlist, ‘Music from the Mountaintop’. The playlist features music inspired by Dr. King or reflective of his message by Jay-Z, Bob Dylan, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Lauryn Hill, and the late Prince.

If you have not had the chance yet to check out Tidal or need a little motivation today, This playlist may just be what you need.

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Jay-Z Dropped His Playlist Of His Favorite 2023 Songs, Including Tunes From Beyoncé (Obviously), Drake, And More

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For those who still use Tidal, Jay-Z dropped a new playlist of his favorite songs of 2023 on the app (revealed via a live session) — and some of the picks might be surprising. Of course, the rapper included his wife, Beyoncé, and her new “My House” track that appeared in her Renaissance Tour film.

He also gave a nod to some other close musicians. Drake was included on Jay-Z’s list, with his song “8am In Charlotte,” the second single from the Canadian rapper’s For All The Dogs album, according to HotNewHipHop.

Travis Scott and Playboi Carti’s “Fe!n” collaboration was also one of Jay’s favorites. He also included JID and Lil Yachty, who teamed up on the “Half Doin Dope” track.

In recent years, Jay-Z’s year-end playlist of his favorite songs has become a fun tradition. Through scrolling around on Tidal, it seems he has made the annual lists since 2018.

Continue scrolling to see a few other songs Jay-Z loved this year.

1. “Jennifer’s Body” by Ken Carson
2. “Kostas” by Westside Gunn
3. “FE!N” by Travis Scott & Playboi Carti
4. “Japanese Soul Bar” by Nas
5. “Not A Drill” by Veeze
6. “89 Earthquake” by Larry June & The Alchemist
7. “Spirit 2.0” by Sampha
8. “My House” by Beyoncé
9. “8am In Charlotte” by Drake
10. “Half Doin Dope” by JID & Lil Yachty

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

JAY-Z Wins Legal Battle In $300 Million Sale Of TIDAL

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A judge in Delaware has dismissed a shareholder class action lawsuit filed against Jack Dorsey and other Block, Inc. board members regarding the $300 million purchase of JAY-Z’s streaming service, Tidal. Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick determined that Block’s directors did not act in bad faith when making the purchase, although it “seemed, by all accounts, a terrible business decision.” The City of Coral Springs Police Officers’ Pension Plan brought forward the lawsuit.

Block, formerly known as Square, initially agreed to pay $306 million for an 87.5% stake in Tidal back in 2021. After adjustments, it was brought down to $237.3 million for an 86.2% stake. The lawsuit blamed the board for going forward with the buy while Tidal was losing money, had lost major contracts, and faced a Norwegian criminal investigation into its streaming numbers.

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JAY-Z At The Launch Of Tidal

NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 30: Usher, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Madonna, Dead Mouse, Kanye West, Jay Z, Jason Aldean, Jack White, Daft Punk, Beyonce and Win Butler attend the Tidal launch event #TIDALforALL at Skylight at Moynihan Station on March 30, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images For Roc Nation)

In the Coral Springs Police Officers’ complaint, they noted the troubling state of Tidal at the time. They also mentioned Jack Dorsey being a personal friend of JAY-Z: “Specifically, Dorsey is the founder, President, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and controlling stockholder of the financial technology company Square. TIDAL was, at the time, a troubled company: it had failed to accumulate meaningful market share in the streaming business, had cycled through five chief executives in as many years, and was beset by controversy including in connection with an ongoing criminal investigation into allegations that it had fraudulently inflated streaming numbers. It was also owned in substantial part by a close personal friend of Dorsey’s, the recording artist turned mogul Shawn ‘Jay-Z’ Carter.”

Following Block’s purchase of Tidal, JAY-Z joined the company’s board and remains a director. The Brooklyn rapper originally purchased Tidal alongside other recording artists back in 2015. The company name was previously Aspiro.

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Gunna, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Uzi Vert & More Featured On Jay-Z’s 2022 “Year End Picks”

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Rap superstar Jay-Z has released a list of his favorite tracks from the year, and some of the most popping artists are included. Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, SZA, Drake, and more made the playlist’s cut, which is currently available to stream on TIDAL.

Showcasing his diverse taste in music, the “Big Pimpin’” rapper’s picks for 2022 featured a mixture of genres. From Bad Bunny and Burna Boy to Vince Staples and Glorilla, it’s clear that Jay-Z is keeping up with the latest music trends and styles.

Showing love to his wife, the Brooklyn native listed multiple songs from Beyoncé’s latest Renaissance album. “AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM” and “PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA” earned their spots on the list, proving to be Jay-Z’s favorites.

Giving a nod to himself, the billionaire included his collaboration with Pusha T and Pharrell WIlliams “Neck & Wrist.” Released this past April, the single spent two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 11: Jay Z and Pusha T attend 2017 Roc Nation Pre-GRAMMY brunch at Owlwood Estate on February 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation)

Jay-Z also took notice of SZA’s S.O.S. and Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, with songs from both projects featured on the playlist.

Tapped into the current rap scene, he also listed several 2022 hip-hop hits like Gunna’s “Pushin P” and Lil Uzi Vert’s viral social media single “Just Wanna Rock.”

READ MORE: 50 Cent Reacts To Awkward Jay-Z Encounter

In 2019, Lil Uzi Vert signed with Roc Nation after having a dispute over the release of Eternal Atake. Fans launched a “Free Uzi” campaign that year after DJ Drama and Don Cannon allegedly blocked the album’s release.

The Philadelphia rapper has often shown his gratitude for Jay-Z, who he appears to consider a mentor. In 2020, Lil Uzi Vert revealed that he helped him get to the bag. 

“Jay-Z and Des helping me get 100 million dollar deals Forreal.” he wrote at the time.

Do you agree or disagree with Jay-Z’s 41-track list for 2022? Check it out here and share your take in the comments.

Jay-Z’s Year-End Tidal Playlist Of His 2022 Faves Features Some Surprises And Three Songs Off Of One Album

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Jay-Z has once again shared his playlist on Tidal of his favorite songs of 2022. And while it might not be as downright expertly curated like Barack Obama’s always popular seasonal playlists, it’s nonetheless filled with heaters.

Let’s admire Jay-Z’s early sequencing for a moment: The playlist begins with Beyonce’s “Plastic Off The Sofa,” and then Drake and 21 Savage’s “Jimmy Cooks,” Lil Yachty’s “Poland” and then SZA’s “Shirt.” He really sets a chill vibe at the top of this playlist and it keeps going for a while. It isn’t until the playlist shifts over to Burna Boy’s “Last Last,” Bad Bunny’s “Tití Me Preguntó,” and Rosalia’s “Bizcochito” that the party turns up.

But for the most part, Hov plays it safe. There’s a lot of certified hits from 2022 and not a lot of new discoveries. Not that that’s a bad thing, just know that you’re not coming to Jay-Z to find about who’s “next up” in hip-hop. Most every artist in his 40 tracks is well-established, including his wife, Beyoncé, who claims three spots in the mix off of Renaissance (also including “America Has A Problem” and “I’m That Girl.”) Save your nepotism claims though, because 2022 might very well go down as the year of our Queen Bey come Grammy time.

One gripe though. There’s no rock and roll. Like, not even a casual Phoebe Bridgers nod my dude? That’s cool though, you don’t get to become one of the most influential people in hip-hop, by bigging up rock music I suppose. Hov clearly did his thing on this one and it’s a solid collection of this year’s most ubiquitous hip-hop joints.

Check out Jay-Z’s 2022 playlist on Tidal here.

Jay-Z Highlights Babyface Ray, Kodak Black, And More In His New Memorial Day Playlist For Tidal

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Another holiday, another chance for Jay-Z to re-up his rap nerd credibility. This time around, Jay’s new Tidal playlist is called “Montecito” and landed on the streaming app on Memorial Day with the description “(Mostly) ’22 vibes.” The one exception that prompts the qualifier is Kodak Black’s 2021 hit “Super Gremlin,” which extended its run far beyond its October 2021 release date as one of the more popular recent singles in rap.

Kodak also appears multiple times on the playlist, with Jay including “Purple Stamp” and “I Wish” from the Floridian’s 2022 project Back For Everything. Other artists Jay included multiple times are Detroit upstart Babyface Ray, whose Face track “A1 Since Day 1” leads off the playlist, and 42 Dugg & EST Gee, the dynamic duo whose joint mixtape Last Ones Left was the brainchild of their CMG team captain, Yo Gotti. Speaking of Yo Gotti, the Memphis mainstay also gets multiple selections from his own new project CM10: Free Game.

Of course, Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers gets a few entries, as do Future and Lil Durk, while Boldy James, Pusha T, and Vince Staples are all represented with a track apiece. And because having one problematic entity in Kodak Black apparently wasn’t enough, Jay gave some “True Love” to his musical younger brother Kanye West’s new track with XXXTentacion. If anything is missing, it’s some female representation; you’d think Jay would love the throwback vibe of Megan Thee Stallion’s new track “Plan B.”

As always, though, the new playlist proves that Hov keeps his ears to the street, even if he’s not actively recording any new music himself. And for the newer or more underground artists receiving some spotlight, it’s a chance to tap in with new fans who recognize Jay’s nearly impeccable taste. You can listen to the playlist on Tidal below.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.