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JAŸ-Z is returning to music with major performances and a new interview, celebrating anniversaries of his classic albums.
"It's almost like a cop-out. You get to demonize this group of folks without fixing the actual system that exists, that's in play."
Jay-Z expressed that following the sexual assault allegations, he experienced 'uncontrollable anger,' which he believes would negatively influence any new music he creates. He stated, 'I'm not sure with the amount of negativity in the world that people needed me to add to that with my feelings.'
JAŸ-Z will celebrate the anniversaries of two albums - 30 years of his 1996 debut LP, Reasonable Doubt, and 25 of 2001's The Blueprint - at a pair of NYC shows this summer. He'll play Yankee Stadium on Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11. 7/10 is labeled as "JAŸ-Z 30" and 7/11 is "JAŸ-Z 25."
Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, has long mentioned his love of luxury timepieces in his songs. You can find references to Rolex, Audemars Piguet, and Hublot throughout his decades-long music catalog. He doesn't only flash watches in his lyrics, though. The billionaire rapper, who has a $2.5 billion net worth, has amassed quite a collection of statement timepieces. The $1,075,652 Patek Philippe Grand Complication 5304-301R he wore at the 2025 Grammys was just one of them.
(Image credit: Getty Images) Beyoncé and Jay-Z are set to expand their property empire with a move into the English countryside. Reports confirm the couple are close to buying a 58-acre site near Wigginton in the Cotswolds, a region known for its rolling hills and privacy. The site already comes with planning permission for a large luxury home, giving the stars a ready-made opportunity to build their UK home.