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Jay-Z Says He Won’t Mind Paying Higher Taxes
Rap mogul Jay-Z says he’s cool with paying higher taxes just as long as the monies are allocated to worthy causes. During an interview with CNN, a reporter asked the ‘Throne’ rapper about his feelings on President Obama’s battle with the Republican Congress to raise taxes on the rich to help extend the payroll tax cut for American workers.
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Educators Concerned About Jay-Z Course at Georgetown University
A class about Jay-Z is raising some concerns by educators who feel that the rap mogul may not be culturally relevant for academia. The course, ‘Sociology of Hip Hop: Jay-Z,’ is being taught at the prestigious Georgetown University by hip-hop scholar/author Michael Eric Dyson. The curriculum explores the New York rapper’s “lyrical prowess” and how it correlates with American society.
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Jay-Z to Perform at Carnegie Hall to Fund College Scholarships
Jay-Z is set to rock the mic at the historic Carnegie Hall in New York next year in conjunction with the United Way of New York and The Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation. The rap mogul will headline two concerts at the Stern Auditorium, which is being billed as the first-ever hip-hop focused series at the venue.
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Astro Tells MTV He’s Not Signed With Jay-Z’s Roc Nation
Ousted ‘X Factor‘ rapper Astro and hip-hop mogul Jay-Z are both of an ‘Empire State of Mind,’ being Brooklyn exports and all. But that’s as far as the association goes. For now. Those rumors that the Hova had already scooped up Astro for a record deal immediately following his exit from the show? Not true, so says Astro.
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Jay-Z 101 at Georgetown University [VIDEO]
December 6, 2011 Author and educator Michael Eric Dyson is decoding the rhymes of rapper Jay-Z to teach students at Georgetown University about race, gender and poverty. But critics argue lyrics about swag and hustle have no place in higher education
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Jay-Z and Beyonce Eyeing Ricky Martin’s $12 Million Home
J-Hud isn’t the only dream girl looking at real estate. Beyonce and Jay-Z are reportedly looking at a home base in Miami — for sale by Ricky Martin!
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Astro Reportedly Signs to Jay-Z’s Label
Don’t be feeling sorry for teenage rap dynamo Astro, who was voted off ‘X Factor‘ straightaway last night for having the lowest amount of votes from the viewing audience. The kid has reportedly signed to Jay-Z‘s Roc-Nation label already.
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And The Grammy Nomination Goes To:
December 3, 2011 
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The Tanning of America – Book Of The Week
November 15, 2011 
Being in graduate school is great but one down fall is that it has been difficult for me to read for leisure due to the many chapters I have to read in one week! I’m really looking forward to walking across that stage next year so I can get into my library collection! And of course follow my dreams…..But back to the library collection.
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Jay-Z’s Occupy T-Shirts Back Up on Rocawear Website
Jay-Z‘s controversial “Occupy All Streets” T-shirts are back occupying Rocawear’s online store. The much-maligned tees were removed from the website Saturday morning (Nov. 12) but are now available for $22 in sizes medium to 2XL.
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The Occupy Wall Street Movement Inspired Jay-Z TO MAKE MORE MONEY !
November 11, 2011
Looking for some Occupy Wall Street swag? Jay-Z has got all the Occupy Wall Street swag you need ! He has launched a line of Occupy Wall Street inspired shirts to be sold on the rocawear website. According to the Huffington Post Jay-Z has 99 problems but the 99% isn't one.
