Grandmaster Flash robbed at the 40/40 Club

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIt seems as if no one is safe in today's times. Regardless of what a person has done in the past, it does not protect them from the present. Yesterday, hip hop pioneer, Grandmaster Flash, ran into a bit of trouble at Jay-Z's 40/40 Club. The legend was robbed at the upscale club of all places.Grandmaster Flash had a show at the Manhattan 40/40 Club and

Jay-Z invests in "Buffalo Boss" franchise

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterNow that he has accomplished everything possible in the music industry, Jay-Z has taken his business local. Recently, the rapper teamed up with his family to take over a local chicken franchise.The chicken franchise, Buffalo Boss, opened a spot in downtown Brooklyn. The new chicken franchise prides itself on using real chicken. There is no processed

Jay-Z and David Ortiz continue to Slug it Out

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFor well over a year, Jay-Z and Boston Red Sox star, David Ortiz, have been battling in court over their nightclubs. In 2003, Jay-Z made major news when he announced the launch of the 40/40 Club in Manhattan. Six years later, David Ortiz launched a club, of the same name, in his native country, Dominican Republic.Upon discovering the club name, Jay-Z

Beanie Sigel blames Jay-Z feud on 40/40 bodyguard

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn 2009, Jay-Z released The Blueprint 3 on his new record label, Roc Nation. The hip hop community was wondering how the old Roc-A-Fella roster felt about this. For the most part, they were all happy for Jay-Z and his new venture.Beanie Sigel was supposed to be the next in line on the label through his State Property imprint. But, his refusal to tone