JAY-Z

In an exclusive interview, JAY-Z talks about the Grammy performance of “GOD DID,” hip-hop's challenging relationship with the awards show, ...

For him to do this for me and to do it for the people and to do it for hip-hop — that’s the biggest blessing. And for the culture and for hip-hop, we got to do that. He is a co-host of the Rap Radar Podcast and a former editor-in-chief of XXL Magazine. For this year to be the It was the first time cameras came into the studios and just lived with us. I was waiting for the extended beat so I was rapping over what was there. I thought about it, I was in my head and I just broke down and said, “You know, it’s a four-minute verse.” Again, for the culture, for hip-hop, we got to do that. It got to the point where I was like, it’s just a marketing thing. The DJ put Bey’s vocals over this at a party and it went crazy. For the culture, I love this shit so much I want them to get it right. I want to experience those moments when it’s the culmination of when Michael popped off. That’s the way it goes, so I actually had a party.

JAY-Z closed out the 2023 Grammy Awards with a star-studded performance of “God Did” alongside DJ Khaled, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, John Legend and Fridayy.

[Future’s](https://hiphopdx.com/artist/future) “Wait For U” collaboration with [Drake](https://hiphopdx.com/artist/drake) and [Tems](https://hiphopdx.com/artist/tems) [took home Best Melodic Rap Performance](https://hiphopdx.com/news/drake-wins-grammy-2023-despite-snubbing-awards). Morale & The Big Steppers](https://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.3867/title.kendrick-lamar-mr-morale-the-big-steppers-album-review) LP. [making her the most decorated act in Grammys history with 32](https://hiphopdx.com/news/beyonce-breaks-grammy-record-most-wins), Hov was unable to add to his collection. The nods pushed JAY-Z’s career total to 88, tying him with his wife [Beyoncé](https://hiphopdx.com/artist/beyonce) as the most nominated artist in Grammys history. The song debuted at No. And I finally found imperfection with this album so I appreciate y’all.” This for the streets!” he yelled triumphantly. [Kendrick Lamar](https://hiphopdx.com/artist/kendrick-lamar) added to his haul by [winning Best Rap Album](https://hiphopdx.com/news/2023-grammy-awards-winners) thanks to his chart-topping, critically-acclaimed [Mr. “God Did” lost out in the aforementioned rap categories to [Kendrick Lamar’s](https://hiphopdx.com/artist/kendrick-lamar) “The Heart Part 5,” while Song of the Year went to Bonnie Raitt’s “Just Like That.” This is for Hip Hop! [nominations in three categories](https://hiphopdx.com/news/grammy-nominations-2023-full-list): Song of the Year, Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance. [JAY-Z](https://hiphopdx.com/artist/jay-z) put his stamp on the 2023 Grammy Awards by closing out the show with a star-studded performance of “God Did” alongside [DJ Khaled](https://hiphopdx.com/artist/dj-khaled), [Lil Wayne](https://hiphopdx.com/artist/lil-wayne), [Rick Ross](https://hiphopdx.com/artist/rick-ross), [John Legend](https://hiphopdx.com/artist/john-legend) and [Fridayy](https://hiphopdx.com/artist/fridayy).

JAY-Z, Lil Wayne, John Legend, DJ Khaled, Rick Ross and Fridayy performed Khaled's nominated hit God Did to conclude the 65th Grammy Awards held on Sunday.

The award went to Harry Styles for Harry's House just before Khaled's performance. Salute to the Academy." So we did an eight-minute show on the Grammys.

Bacardi now owns at least 75.01% of the brand, Shawn Carter, known professionally as Jay-Z, retains a “significant ownership stake.” D'Ussé is a multi-billion ...

And in 2021, Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton [bought half of the brand](https://www.fooddive.com/news/moet-hennessy-buys-50-stake-in-jay-zs-premium-champagne-brand/595494/). In 2021, Constellation Brands’ venture capital unit [bought a minority stake of Dos Hombres](https://www.fooddive.com/news/constellation-takes-minority-stake-in-breaking-bad-actors-dos-hombres-me/601981/), the artisanal mezcal brand created by “Breaking Bad” stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, for an undisclosed amount. While the terms of the sale have not been disclosed, Jay-Z still has a sizable stake in the company, meaning his influence and the cachet it brings to D'Ussé are not likely to go away any time soon. [hip-hop’s first billionaire](https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackomalleygreenburg/2019/06/03/jay-z-billionaire-worth/?sh=4040abe43a5f) in 2019, made his fortune mostly through business deals. The entertainer and businessman had been interested in selling part of his stake to the liquor company, and found himself stonewalled. - D’Ussé is a multi-billion dollar brand, according to a release announcing the deal.

A lawsuit between rapper Jay-Z and spirits giant Bacardi over joint Cognac venture D'ussé has finally been resolved.

The settlement, reached on Friday 3 February 2023, states that Empire Investments must buy out Jay-Z’s stake in the Cognac company, leaving Bacardi owning at least 75.1% of the business. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. According to Bloomberg Law, Jay-Z’s company, SCLiquor, claimed in a separate lawsuit that Bacardi was stonewalling its requests to examine company records for evidence that Bacardi was intentionally running D’Usse into the ground to manipulate its valuation and drive down the buyout price.

In October, TMZ Hip Hop reported that Jay-Z's liquor company, SC Liquor, filed a lawsuit against Bacardi, seeking information on how much money the cognac line ...

Bacardi is to take over the majority shareholding of the D'Usse Cognac brand, resolving a lengthy legal battle with Jay-Z.

Carter said: “Growing D’Usse over the past decade from an idea to one of the fastest-selling spirits in history has been a blessing. The next phase of this journey will further cement D’Usse’s legacy as one of the world’s most respected brands. [eMpire Investments](https://www.globaldata.com/companies/listing/search/?q[]=eMpire Investments Limited&scalar=true&searchKeyName=companyname&pid=146301&sid=29) – which oversees its day-to-day operations – was mismanaging the Cognac brand. The 99 Problems songwriter – real name Shawn [Carter](https://www.globaldata.com/companies/listing/search/?q[]=Carter&scalar=true&searchKeyName=companyname&pid=146301&sid=29) – will retain “a significant ownership stake” through his company SCLiquor. [Bacardi](https://www.globaldata.com/companies/listing/search/?q[]=Bacardi Ltd&scalar=true&searchKeyName=companyname&pid=146301&sid=29) has reached an agreement to take over the majority shareholding of the D’Usse [Cognac](https://www.globaldata.com/companies/listing/search/?q[]=Cognac&scalar=true&searchKeyName=companyname&pid=146301&sid=29) brand, resolving a lengthy legal battle with US rap star Jay-Z.

Jay-Z and Bacardi have reached an agreement for their partnership.

Grey Goose owner Bacardi has acquired a majority stake in 'multi-billion-dollar' brand D'Ussé Cognac following a legal battle with Jay Z.

Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. I am excited to renew this partnership with Bacardi.” This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible.

Jay-Z called the album of the year Grammy "a marketing thing" ahead of the 2023 ceremony, where Beyonce ultimately lost to Harry Styles.

Jay-Z shared his unfiltered thoughts about the Grammys in a new interview conducted ahead of the ceremony and published on Monday (Feb. The latest awards from The Recording Academy brought her total career Grammy wins to 32, officially making her the [most-awarded artist in Grammy history](https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/beyonce-grammy-record-most-wins-all-time-1235212857/). 6), after [Beyoncé](https://www.billboard.com/artist/beyonce/) lost out on album of the year for the fourth time. [TIDAL](https://tidal.com/magazine/article/jay-z-grammys/1-89371) about the race for album of the year days before the winner was announced. Look how the energy of the world moved,” the rapper argued. It was like one of the pillars for us.”

Yesterday (Feb. 5), the Recording Academy invited stars from all over the globe to celebrate music's biggest night at the 65th annual Grammy Awards.

[breaking the record](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-02-05/271068/beyonce-breaks-record-for-most-wins-of-all-time-at-2023-grammys/) for most Grammy wins ever in history with 32 total victories. Other artists who were up for the same category were Lizzo, Bad Bunny, ABBA, Adele, Mary J. [Benny The Butcher announces new album with Hit-Boy](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-02-06/271497/benny-the-butcher-announces-new-album-with-hit-boy/) [](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-02-06/271288/tink-toxic-video/?ref=ymal) The win wound up going to Harry Styles for his Harry’s House project, which housed his “As It Was” hit. It has to be.” [The legendary New York rapper](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-02-05/271074/dj-khaled-jay-z-rick-ross-john-legend-lil-wayne-god-did-performance-2023-grammys/) also delved into why he felt Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE deserved to win Album of the Year. “They play her whole album in the club. Every remix is better than the other one. Look how the energy of the world moved,” he said. “Look what it’s done to the culture. [the conversation](https://tidal.com/magazine/article/jay-z-grammys/1-89371) earlier today (Feb. As promised, he shared

The 2 NYC rap icons lit up when they crossed paths in a hallway, and Jay thanked Rakim for "paving the roads" -- to which Rakim stated the reciprocation had ...

the most for any rapper. having been shut out on all 5 of his nominations for the night. giving the "Paid In Full" creator his flowers backstage at the Grammys!!!

Jay-Z gets candid in a pre-ceremony conversation with Elliott Wilson, touching on his personal feelings about the Grammys and the impact of 'Renaissance.'

After initially tying Georg Solti’s record of 31 career wins with a “CUFF IT” victory in the Best R&B Song category, she bested the record deeper into the ceremony after winning [Best Dance/Electronic Album](https://www.complex.com/music/a/tracewilliamcowen/grammy-award-winners-2023). “That has to be Album of the Year. Elaborating further, Jay pointed to how the album has been “inspiring creativity” since its July release. [Speaking with](https://tidal.com/magazine/article/jay-z-grammys/1-89371) Elliott Wilson, Tidal’s chief content officer, Jay was asked to detail why he believed the widely acclaimed album deserved to take him the night’s often contentiously debated award. Every remix is better than the other one.” [Jay-Z](http://complex.com/tag/jay-z) has opened up about his general feelings toward [the Grammys](https://www.complex.com/music/a/tracewilliamcowen/grammy-award-winners-2023), including his specific thoughts on [Beyoncé’s Renaissance](http://complex.com/tag/renaissance) deserving the 2023 Album of the Year distinction.

Jay-Z said Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' should have won Album Of The Year at the 2023 GRAMMYs in an exclusive Tidal interview with Elliott Wilson.

[DJ Khaled](https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/jay-z-2023-grammys-dj-khaled-1234732324/), Rick Ross, [Lil Wayne](https://api.swiftype.com/api/v1/public/analytics/pc?engine_key=s25dYqs5QYU3yzGZw9gx&doc_id=63dd3a56e7b9d2a93dc08624&_st_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vibe.com%2Fnews%2Fsports%2Flil-wayne-colorado-university-locker-room-deion-sanders-1234731918%2F&q=lil%20wayne), John Legend, and Fridayy for a performance that took place outside of Crypto.com Arena. “For the culture and for Hip-Hop, we got to do that. [GRAMMYs](https://www.vibe.com/t/grammys/) often miss the mark. We owe it to the culture, and it ain’t even a burden. “For the culture, I love this sh*t so much I want them to get it right. The whole entire joint — like, everything?!” The [4:44](https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/jay-z-444-album-review-cheating-marriage-beyonce-523080/) artist went on to talk about all of the remixes people have done for songs on the LP, one of whom was a flip of [Suga Free’s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMxGdLdMNRc) “I’d Rather Give You My Bi**h.” I want to experience those moments when it’s the culmination of when Michael popped off. We got to do that. [Jay-Z](https://www.vibe.com/t/jay-z/) shares the throne for most [GRAMMY](https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/grammy-winners-list-2023-1234732540/) wins by a rapper with Kanye West, but still feels like Hip-Hop and Black music at large don’t get their just due. That has to be Album of the Year. It has to be.” Despite his conviction, the Brooklyn rapper was well aware of the fact the “Look how the energy of the world moved.

JAY-Z has said that he performed all four minutes of his iconic "God Did" verse at the Grammys out of respect for the culture, and said he "owed" it to Hip ...

Dre Global Impact Award](https://hiphopdx.com/news/dr-dre-global-impact-award-grammys-2023). [JAY-Z’s performance closed out the 2023 Grammys](https://hiphopdx.com/news/jay-z-grammys-performance-god-did-dj-khaled-lil-wayne-rick-ross) and took place outside the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, where he was joined by [DJ Khaled](https://hiphopdx.com/artist/dj-khaled), [Lil Wayne](https://hiphopdx.com/artist/lil-wayne), [Rick Ross](https://hiphopdx.com/artist/rick-ross), [John Legend](https://hiphopdx.com/artist/john-legend) and [Fridayy](https://hiphopdx.com/artist/fridayy). We just want them to get it right because we love it so much. Dre](https://hiphopdx.com/artist/dr-dre) was [honored with the inaugural Dr. And for the culture and for Hip Hop, we got to do that.” [Kendrick Lamar](https://hiphopdx.com/artist/kendrick-lamar) [took home Best Rap Album](https://hiphopdx.com/news/2023-grammy-awards-winners) for Mr. The truth is, we grew up wanting to be on the Grammys, and it was our goal. We owe it to the culture, and it ain’t even a burden. He continued: “Obviously it’s music and it’s all subjective, but you got to be in the ballpark. We just want them to get it right. That’s all we want. “I thought about it, I was in my head and I just broke down and said, ‘You know, it’s a four-minute verse.’ Again, for the culture, for Hip Hop, we got to do that,” he said.

Days before the 2023 Grammys, JAY-Z spoke to Tidal's Elliott Wilson and broke down why Beyoncé's Renaissance should have won AOTY.

Now here is this album that could take us into the next sphere.” I feel like they missed the moment.” The music icon, 41, also became the Despite the upset, Beyoncé won in four other categories; “Look how the energy of the world moved. They play her whole album in the club. “Look what it’s done to the culture,” Hov said.

Leafly breaks down JAY-Z's Grammy Awards performance, which touched on legal weed and the War on Drugs.

[Related10 weed trends coming to your state from The Emerald Cup ’22](https://www.leafly.com/news/strains-products/emerald-cup-event-review) With legacy operators like JAY, OG Juan, and Emory taking legal pot to the national stage, the future seems danker than ever. Zaza debate of 2022](https://www.leafly.com/news/strains-products/og-kush-vs-zaza-the-history-behind-2022s-great-ganja-debate) shortly after this verse premiered in September. [selling illicit drugs to going platinum](https://www.leafly.com/news/industry/10-reasons-jay-z-shouted-out-the-caliva-brothers-on-new-song). When you notice [the trend of old school flavors](https://www.leafly.com/news/strains-products/emerald-cup-event-review) like Sour Diesel coming back in full force this year, just know the hype started here. [RelatedBerner is among music’s wealthiest artists—and it’s thanks to legal weed](https://www.leafly.com/news/industry/berner-wealthiest-musicians-thanks-to-weed) We just wonder if anyone in Congress was able to process all five minutes of JAY’s scathing lyrical monologue. Those who can, surely wouldn’t make it through CBS and the FCC’s censors. Not many weed brands can afford to buy advertising space at The Grammys. E, aka Em, is now a partner in Monogram, living out the legacy-to-legal dream while collecting interest on his time served. And the cannabis industry is home to some of the most creative cross-marketers around, including artists-slash-weed-moguls like Berner, Yung LB, and JAY himself. JAY, who was joined on stage by longtime friends and legacy sellers Juan “OG” Perez and Emory Jones, lit up the stage with a last supper-style performance of “God Did” for the primetime audience.