According to the most reputable news source ever, everyone’s favorite couple Jay-Z and Beyoncé got married in New York City last Friday. Apparently the wedding took place at 195 Hudson Street and some of the notable attendees included Beyoncé’s family, the two other forgettable members of Destiny’s Child, Chris Martin, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Now that we got the important news out of the way, let’s discuss Jay-Z big impending deal with Live Nation.
The New York Times reported last week that Jay-Z is all set to leave his longtime record label, Def Jam, and sign with Live Nation to the tune of $150 million. Expected to be finalized this week, the deal includes financing for Jay-Z’s own entertainment venture, as well as rights to his recordings and touring for the next decade. In addition, the deal would give him money for other business opportunities, such as a record label, music publishing, talent consulting, and management services.
But money or no money, the rapper still likens himself to being in the same league as [insert your favorite indie band here]:
“In a way, I want to operate like an indie band," he said. "Play the music on tour instead of relying on radio. Hopefully we'll get some hits out of there and radio will pick it up, but we won't make it with that in mind."
Maybe a Jay-Z and Animal Collective collaboration could be just around the corner? *Fingers crossed.*
