What Would You Do If You Met Jay-Z?

How do you think it would feel or how would you act if you met one of the biggest and richest hip-hop stars in our generation Jay-Z?

We all know him as Jay-Z or Hova, but his real name is Shawn Corey Carter. Did you know? Jay-Z is the third best-selling rap artist of all time, after Eminem and Tupac with over 28m sales worldwide. Jay Z is one of the most well-known and highly-regarded rappers in the industry.

He’s also an extremely successful investor and businessman who’s a co-owner of the New York 40/40 Club, the clothing line Rocawear and is the former president of Def Jam Recordings, co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records and founder of Roc Nation. On top of all this, he’s also a certified NBA and MLB sports agent.

Whats Your #FavoriteSong By Meek Mill?

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Meek Mill is one of the best rappers in the industry. Although the media say that Meek Mill music career was killed by the internet, fans sure endure him as he keeps pushing on.

Meek Mill is in a Jay-Z state of mind: The Philadelphia rapper-turned-entrepreneur is launching a new record label in a joint venture with Jay-Z's Roc Nation.

What Roc Nation And The NFL Is Doing For Hadiya Pendleton

It's a good thing how Jay-Z is getting involved in our African American culture. It's time we slow down gun violence in our black communities. He is really using his voice to stand out behind his music while having the NFL to back him up.

Jay-Z's Team Roc and the NFL debuted a public service announcement that honors the life of Hadiya Pendleton, a young girl who was fatally shot in Chicago in 2013.

Hadiya Pendleton's family has continued to keep her legacy alive. The Chicago teen is the subject of Team Roc's latest PSA about putting an end to gun violence.

Pendleton is one of many stories of kids being killed by gun violence from all over the world. Pendleton was gunned down as she was spending time with friends at the city's Harsh Park.

The video titled "Hadiya's Promise" is narrated by her mother Cleopatra Cowley-Pendleton, who shared her daughter's hopes and dreams as well as her own efforts at social justice in her young years.

The Super Bowl Halftime Show Will Mean More Music, Less Football!

This year will make history for the NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show. The ringing of the latin community has been heard loud and clear as they prepare to set stage for what is said to be the biggest event in history.

Shakira will open the Pepsi halftime show, performing hits including “Hips Don’t Lie” and “Whenever, Wherever.” She’ll then be joined on stage by Bad Bunny for “I Like It Like That”.

Gansta Marcus Talks Yo Gotti, Roc Nation, And Mississippi Prisons

In case you haven't heard, Jay-Z and Yo Gotti is out to sue Mississippi prison systems for all the wrong doing the system has encountered throughout the years.

Yo Gotti and Jay-Z's Team Roc, Roc Nation's social justice department, announced they joined forces in order to hire legal representation for 29 inmates in Mississippi. Those inmates criticized the prison conditions they and others have to endure and have called for change.

Ohio rapper Gansta Marcus instantly praised this notion and for good reason. Read the questions and how he answered each one with a home run answer.

Will Yo Gotti And Roc Nation Be The Change Of Mississippi Prisons?

Jay-Z and his Roc Nation artist Yo Gotti are teaming up in an attempt to improve prison conditions in Mississippi. The pair reportedly sent a letter to two top officials in the state on Thursday (January 9) demanding change.

A recent outbreak of deadly gang violence in Mississippi prisons has left five dead and brought the state’s long-running institutional problems under scrutiny and into the national spotlight.Related Article

Desiree Perez Named CEO of Roc Nation

Perez was most recently chief operating officer of Roc Nation; she will be taking over the role from the previous CEO, Jay Brown, who was named vice chairman. Both roles are effective immediately.

What NFL Team Is Jay-Z Buying? And Why Is Everyone Mad?

I'm seeing a'lot of bad talk around Jay-Z purchasing a NFL team of his own. People have been talking bad since Colin Kaepernick did not get mentioned to the point it would reinstate him.

In my eyes, If Jay-Z owns the team, that could mean he is calling shots right? So that mean he has the opportunity to give Colin Kaepernick another round at stardom.

Meek Mill Releases Dream Chasers Records Under Roc Nation

The two hip-hop players celebrated the launch of Dream Chasers Records at the Roc Nation headquarters in New York City, signing contracts at a small press conference and popping champagne to celebrate the partnership.

Jadakiss Top 5 Music Videos

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American hardcore rapper Jadakiss, known for his distinctive gravelly voice, made his mainstream debut in 1994 as a member of the East Coast rap trio the LOX. He has also been apart of Roc Nation and Ruff Ryders.

So you know The Wrap Up Magazine had to make a Top 5 for one of the greats in the game. Take a look at Jadakiss best music videos and leave a comment below!

Whats Next For Wayne And His Empire

Lil Wayne just got a 10 million dollar check cut t him on behalf of a lawsuit with Birdman, he is also cut free from Cash Money Records. So What's next for the greatest rapper of all time?

Will Wayne go to Roc Nation or begin his own thing? Lil Wayne fans threw their lighters up last week when news broke that the New Orleans rap icon reportedly settled his dispute.

R&B singer and Cash Money signee Jacquees has another side to that story, though. “I just talked to Stunna the other day,” Jacquees confirmed. “He told me Wayne Cash Money. He said everything good.”

Baby even said he’d arrange for Weezy to hop on a record with the 24-year-old, too. Another Cash Money vet, and New Orleans emcee, Mack Maine, affirmed this after letting Jacquees know that Wayne “always rocked with [him].”

Shezi Rosewood - "Space Island" @SheziRosewood

Shezi Rosewood (formerly J-Lie) has an important message for all those who have just had a breakup or are trying to forge a new life after romance is over. The new voice of music has signed a new distribution deal with Roc Nation, and is all set to release his new R&B/Soul single this summer, called ‘Space Island’, which will give solace through melodies and transport listeners into a new world by leaving the past behind.

Drake's Leaving Young Money For Apple

Rumors are, that Jay J may be picking up a new entertainer. Sources say, Drake plans to leave Young Money for The Roc Nation. Really: Who did not see that one coming. Its not yet official, but the deal may involve Young Money receiving close to $50 MILLION for the rights to Drake.

Rumors about Drake switching up management team has been flying around all this week and even him considering to leave Young Money. It has been confirmed that Drake and Pharrell will be a part of Apple's brand new streaming service!

Perform For Roc Nation A&R Rep @RocNation

Attention Artists, Producers, AND Songwriters: Are you a “Polished” Hip Hop or R&B Act or Music Producer? Play and Perform your music directly for an A&R Rep from Roc Nation this May. You will perform one on one in a private session with the A&R Rep at a New York Recording Studio.

Supa Dupa Humble - Steppin Ft Mills Supreme

Roc Nation artist Supa Dupa Humble joins Mills Supreme for their latest releases titled "Steppin".

Lil Wayne Signs To Roc Nation

Now, Wayne has taken to the stage to tell fans that he is now a member of Roc Nation. The rapper had a show at Slippery Rock University, and told fans he is joining the company, saying, "Is it cool if I just say it? It's the Roc. You know I'm a member of that team now." Once Wayne said that he threw up the Roc sign, then went back to performing for the packed out show.

While there is no way of knowing if the rapper is serious, only time will tell. This past January, Wayne took to the stage and teased fans about his alleged union with Roc Nation, saying "When you see me, it's YMROC." The rapper also teased the union at Tyler the Creator's Camp Flog Gnaw Festival last year.

#LilWayne reveals he's part of the #RocNation team now.

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Fat Joe Signs With Roc Nation

The Terror Squad MC Fat Joe has joined JAY Z and Roc Nation. Fat Joe is the latest artist to sign with Roc Nation management, announced in a press release by Joe’s publicist on Wednesday (Jan. 18).

The Bronx veteran joins a loaded lineup over at Roc Nation who recently added Yo Gotti and The LOX to their label/management company that also has Rihanna, J. Cole, Big Sean, The-Dream, Nick Jonas, Vic Mensa, Meek Mill and Fabolous.

Other Jay Z News:

Jay Z Splits From Longtime Business Partner

Sprint To Buy Parts Of Tidal

Jay-Z Not Buying Tupac Shakur’s Unreleased Music

Is Lil Wayne Thinking Of Signing To Roc Nation

At the end of 2016, Wayne made a similar statement when the told the crowd at the Camp Flog Gnaw festival, "I'm a motherfucking Cash Money millionaire and I'm a motherfucking Roc-A-Fella millionaire." 

Before that, the Young Money rapper revealed that he signed a deal as an artist/owner at Jay Z's Tidal, leading many to believe that there was a partnership between the two superstars on the rise.

Diddy Reigns Supreme As Hip-Hop Cash Kings

Forbes is back with their Hip-Hop Cash Kings list, and for the second consecutive year, Diddy reigns supreme. The hip-hop mogul sits atop the list, raking in a cool $62 million over the past year. Much of the money isn't from music, but rather his very lucrative Ciroc vodka deal and other ventures. However, he hasn't let the stage entirely as his Bad Boy Reunion Tour runs through the fall.

Rita Ora Suing Jay Z

Rita Ora is suing Roc Nation. The singer filed a complaint  this morning in Los Angeles Superior Court seeking a judgment that the recording contract she signed with Jay Z’s company in 2008 at the age of 18 violates California law, and is therefore not viable, according to The Hollywood Reporter.