The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jay-z/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:34:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Jay-Z | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jay-z/ 32 32 Leonard Cohen wrote a poem called ‘Kanye West Is Not Picasso’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/leonard-cohen-wrote-a-poem-called-kanye-west-is-not-picasso/ Thu, 11 Oct 2018 21:57:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1940593 Newly released posthumous collection by Jewish singer includes a poem making fun of US rapper, colleague Jay-Z for comparing themselves to art legends

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]]> Jerusalemite produces Louvre-conquering video for pop royalty Beyonce and Jay-Z https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalemite-produces-louvre-conquering-video-for-pop-royalty-beyonce-and-jay-z/ Tue, 19 Jun 2018 11:46:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1873541 Natan Schottenfels laconically reveals in a Facebook post that he's the producer of 'Apeshit - The Carters,' a dazzling clip that has racked up 18 million views in its first 3 days

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]]> Jay-Z’s first inspiration was his Jewish 6th grade teacher https://www.timesofisrael.com/jay-zs-first-inspiration-was-his-jewish-6th-grade-teacher/ Thu, 07 Jun 2018 06:04:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1866107 Rapper, who has in the past been criticized for lyrics said to be anti-Semitic, says Ms. Lowden opened his eyes to a different world to aspire to

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]]> Ahead of Grammys, Jay-Z stings ‘superbug’ Trump https://www.timesofisrael.com/ahead-of-grammys-jay-z-stings-superbug-trump/ Sun, 28 Jan 2018 21:13:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1780728 President hits back on Twitter after rapper, leading award nominations, says Trump missing the point

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]]> Jay-Z defends ‘anti-Semitic’ lyric as gross generalization https://www.timesofisrael.com/jay-z-defends-anti-semitic-lyric-as-gross-generalization/ Thu, 24 Aug 2017 20:24:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1682180 Rapper says he knows Jews don't own everything, after being criticized by ADL for line on new album

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]]> Jay-Z Jewish lyric spurs criticism from ADL https://www.timesofisrael.com/jay-z-jewish-lyric-spurs-concerns-from-adl/ Sat, 08 Jul 2017 05:59:26 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1654445&preview_id=1654445 Concern that 'Jewish people own all the property in America,' feeds stereotype, but watchdog group doesn't believe rapper is anti-Semitic

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]]> Subdued enthusiasm, protest surround Trump inauguration planning https://www.timesofisrael.com/subdued-enthusiasm-protest-surround-trump-inauguration-planning/ Sun, 04 Dec 2016 20:38:44 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1513513 Crowd expectations down, fewer A-list celebrities likely to attend and hotel rooms vacant ahead of national ceremony

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]]> Clinton fans unite in ‘Pantsuit Nation’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/clinton-fans-unite-in-pantsuit-nation/ Tue, 08 Nov 2016 19:27:45 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1494974 Women supporting the Democratic nominee wear her signature outfit as they vote, in show of support

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]]> Springsteen and Beyonce lead stars in last Clinton push https://www.timesofisrael.com/springsteen-and-beyonce-lead-stars-in-last-clinton-push/ Tue, 08 Nov 2016 09:49:01 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1494299 Lady Gaga, Jon Bon Jovi, Madonna also lend their support to Democrat; Trump brings Ted Nugent, criticizes Jay-Z

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]]> Trump says no need for celebs, while Clinton hangs with Beyoncé https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-no-need-for-celebs-as-clinton-hangs-with-beyonce/ Sat, 05 Nov 2016 14:21:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1492575 Singer and her rapper husband Jay Z are among string of A-list musicians to perform in support of Democratic nominee

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]]> Clinton touts optimism against Trump’s grim warnings https://www.timesofisrael.com/clinton-touts-optimism-against-trumps-grim-warnings/ Sat, 05 Nov 2016 07:03:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1492478 Forecasts based on polling averages still give Democratic party nominee an edge over Republican property mogul ahead of Tuesday's vote

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]]> Clinton, Trump launch final blitz for undecided voters in battleground states https://www.timesofisrael.com/clinton-trump-court-undecided-voters-in-races-last-days/ Fri, 04 Nov 2016 17:30:30 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1492266 Democratic nominee slightly ahead in national polls with just four days left; both candidates ratchet up the negative ads

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]]> The Jerusalemite who became Rihanna’s muse https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-jerusalemite-who-became-rihannas-artist-muse/ Tue, 27 Oct 2015 17:29:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1272621 Roy Nachum created the art for Rihanna's latest album, 'Anti'

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]]> The best of Jewy pop culture in 5774 https://www.timesofisrael.com/best-jewy-pop-culture-outtakes-of-5774/ Thu, 25 Sep 2014 11:34:06 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1067563 Which power music couple paid respects to Anne Frank? Who thanked 'her Jews'? Highlights -- and lowlights -- below

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]]> Sabra Beyonce fans offered Paris package https://www.timesofisrael.com/sabra-beyonce-fans-offered-paris-package/ Mon, 30 Jun 2014 15:09:22 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1019628 If you can't bring the star to Tel Aviv, bring the Israeli devotees to the star

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