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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DJ Kay Slay Gets Top Honor With Street Named After Him in Harlem
Legendary DJ Kay Slay honored in Harlem celebration, remembering his impact on hip hop and influence on artists. We discuss it here!
DJ Kay Slay
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By: Adonis Armstrong
The legendary DJ Kay Slay name was forever stamped on 105th Street and First Avenue in his hometown of Harlem, New York this past Sunday. A celebration took place on the late hip-hop pioneer’s old stomping ground where a large group of family and friends filled up the streets between 109th and 105th street and First Avenue in NYC. Some of Kay Slay’s peers were also in attendance including Busta Rhymes, Terror Squad, Papoose and more.
DJ Kay Slay died last April due to complications with COVID-19. He began his hip-hop career as a graffiti artist under the name “Spade”. Once graffiti became less popular within hip-hop culture, Kay Slay turned to DJing where his career went to another level.
Kay Slay rose to prominence following the release of his first major label project entitled Streetsweepers Vol. 1 on Columbia Records. That project allowed him to play a part in the rise of some of the most iconic MCs in Hip Hop. 50 Cent, Dipset, Kendrick Lamar and so many more were able to hop on Kay Slay’s mixtapes, get radio play and open shows for him.
Slay’s impact still lives on till this day. Papoose took to Instagram to honor his longtime friend and collaborator as well.
During a heartfelt speech to the crowd, Papoose let listeners know how much of an impact Kay Slay had on his career. The head of Hip-Hop at TuneCore also dropped a release date for his latest project.
“Slay gave me my first opportunity. Now that I’m head of Hip-Hop at TuneCore I’m going to make sure that happens. September 15th, we releasing 200 Deep.”
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Jay-Z Bids for Caesars Palace in New York City
Jay-Z's Roc Nation has submitted a proposal to establish a casino in Times Square as part of their bid for a gaming license in New York City. We discuss it here!
Las Vegas, NV, USA: September 23, 2011 - Jay-Z performs at the inaugural iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
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By: Adonis Armstrong
Billionaire JAY-Z, renowned for his numerous performances in New York City, is now seeking to present a fresh form of entertainment upon the city's most vibrant plaza.
A plan has been presented by the Grammy Award-winning artist through Roc Nation on May 11th, proposing the establishment of a casino at Times Square. This announcement coincides with Roc Nation's revelation that a gaming license would soon be granted to New York City, as confirmed by a letter from the company, which cites the passage of a bill in the state legislature.
JAY-Z's company provided a comprehensive statement to New York, outlining the reasons why it deserves to be granted the license in preference to other contenders. In a statement, “The winning licensee must always put the well-being of New Yorkers at the top of their agenda and do right by its residents. This is too important of a moment in our city illustrious history."
— Roc Nation (@RocNation) May 11, 2023
Caesars Palace, the resort that Jay-Z is seeking to bring to New York City, is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike in Las Vegas. Known for its luxurious amenities and top-notch entertainment offerings, the resort has become a hallmark of the Las Vegas Strip.
Should they be granted the license, Roc Nation unveiled their proposal to attract more tourists to NYC, enhance public transportation, support local businesses, and provide opportunities for all. The company emphasized that their bid includes a commitment of $115 million towards diverse theater programs, such as offering childcare services for Broadway employees and their families.
While the bid is still pending approval and anticipated to be chosen by the state of New York by the end of the year, many New Yorkers should feel excited about the prospect of having a world-class casino resort in their city. However, as usual, there may be some who don't want the casino due to concerns about increased traffic in an already busy area. If Roc Nation is granted the license, it could signify a new chapter in the city's entertainment history, with Jay-Z leading the industry's expansion into the world of gambling.
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