New York City Considers Declaring JAY-Z's Birthday an Official Holiday
Legislation is underway to potentially establish Jay-Z's birthday as an annual holiday in New York City. We discuss it here!
Jay Z attends the "Men in Black 3" premiere at the Odeon Leicester Square, London. 16/05/2012
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By: Adonis Armstrong
There's a possibility that JAY-Z's birthdate might be designated as an official holiday in New York City. As per ABC 7 New York, New York City Council members have proposed legislation to declare December 4, the rapper and mogul's birthdate, as "JAY-Z Day" in recognition of his significant cultural and societal contributions.
“The global phenomenon that is JAY-Z—born Shawn Carter—is widely known as an artist, mogul, husband and father, wealth builder, and supporter of economic development and community causes.”
Louis and several other Councilmembers have forwarded the proposal to the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries, and International Intergroup Relations. This resolution is set for review during the 2024 session of the New York City Council, commencing on January 3.
“Dec. 4 as JAY-Z Day announces to the world how this Brooklyn son can be all things, including loved by his community. In the spirit of celebrating Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary, establishing an annual celebration to recognize a homegrown hero while proclaiming our municipal support is fitting.”
In the earlier part of this year, the Brooklyn Public Library unveiled the "Book of Hov" exhibit, showcasing a range of items and memorabilia linked to JAY-Z's remarkable career. Drawing in hundreds of thousands of visitors, this exhibit will continue to be accessible to the public until December 2023.
NYC councilwoman seeks to declare each December 4 "Jay-Z Day"
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The LOX Honored With Their Own Mural In South Bronx
The LOX have been honored with a mural in the South Bronx, recognizing their significant contributions to the world of Hip-Hop. We discuss it here!
The Lox
By: Joshua Martin
The LOX, who are considered to be Hip Hop royalty around NYC, may hail from Yonkers but soon they will get their own mural in the South Bronx.
On Wednesday, a clip showcasing the mural was shared on the group’s social media accounts, soundtracked by Jadakiss’ 2001 hit “We Gonna Make It”
The trio voiced their thanks for the honor and gesture with captions that read “The Lox Mural in South Bronx 🔥. We appreciate you.” The group also promoted their upcoming concerts in New York, adding “Got some shows at Irving Plaza and Rochester coming up. See you there.”
Signing with Bad Boy Records in 1996, The LOX are considered one of the greatest groups to come out of New York over the past quarter century and are well respected by generations of fans.
The group has appeared on albums by The Notorious B.I.G. (Life After Death), Diddy (No Way Out), and Ma$e (Harlem World) before unleashing their own platinum-certified debut, Money, Power, & Respect in 1998.
Departing from Bad Boy the following year, the trio signed with Ruff Ryders and returned in 2000 with their critically acclaimed sophomore album We Are The Streets.
After a hiatus of nearly two decades their third studio album Filthy America…It’s Beautiful was released in 2016. Their most recent project was released in 2020 entitled Living Off Xperience.
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