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TimesLIVE
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
How the Carter and Kimye clans fell out
Beyoncé has become renowned for her surprise acts and breathtaking performances but this week, she wowed audiences attending her Cowboy Carter Tour with an appearance from her husband, Jay Z. Performing some of the favourite hits they've recorded together, Jay was seen to be taking a swipe at his former BFF Kanye West when he said he would replace his name in their chart toppper N***gas in Paris with Beyoncé's instead, signalling an end to the decades-long bromance. The feud has also included their wives, who have always dodged the rumour that they don't get along. Here is a look back at how the Carters and Kimye (Kim Kardashian and Kanye's portmanteau) went from double-date buds to sworn enemies. FOR WHOM THE BLUEPRINT TOLLS (SEPTEMBER, 2001) West and Jay Z first meet collaboratively when the producer gets a chance to work on Jay's album, The Blueprint. The song Izzo, which West worked on closely with Jay, became the latter's first top 10 hit on the Billboard charts. Even with the album's success, rappers at the time were still coming from harsh backgrounds and gang affiliations which Jay worried might not be a fit for Kanye. THE CARTERS HAVE LANDED (NOVEMBER, 2001) Jay spilt the beans on the two dating on his Vanity Fair cover where he admitted that he did the very best he could to wine and dine Beyoncé. WEST'S HEROES (2002) Jay and Beyoncé would work with West on their beloved Bonnie and Clyde duet, slowly cementing West as a favourite collaborator of Jay's behind the scenes. GONE WITH THE GANGSTER (2004) Jay and his business partner Damon Dash finally sign West to their Roc-A-Fella company. While still hesitant, West proves them wrong with his highly successful debut album The College Dropout. That same year, Jay and Beyoncé made their first red carpet debut. THE STORY OF CHRIS MARTIN (2006) Jay would burst back into the rap scene with a comeback album, Kingdom Come. The titular song would be made in collaboration with Chris Martin. This was about the same time West was already making his own effort with the star and would later be addressed in his third and highly successful album The Graduation. In the song Big Brother West describes his initial shyness and respect for Jay that would ultimately cause a "sibling rivalry that only he could see' to what he viewed as his "big brother' copying him. THE RAPPER IN THE RYE (2007) While Jay and Damon had their reservations about West due to his lack of gangster rap experience, West would also ruffle feathers with rappers outside of their company, especially hitmaker 50 Cent. This would result in their feud which would ignite a competition to see who would outsell the other. West would come out the champion and this would also affect the trajectory of rap, making him a greater success in the years to follow, eventually eclipsing gangster rap. SAVING PRIVATE BEYONCÉ (2009) West would make his support for The Carter's publicly known at the MTV VMAs of 2007, by taking the stage when Taylor Swift won the Best Female Video. He rated Beyoncé's Single Ladies"the best music video of all time' in comparison to Swift's video for You Belong to Me. While Beyoncé did not chastise West, she did invite Swift back onstage to finish her acceptance speech. OPERATION CARTER WEDDING (APRIL 2008) Paparazzi were at a standstill as they all fought to get their snaps of the top-secret Carter wedding. Speaking about the wedding, a source shared that it was "a very emotional wedding' for the couple. TWO KINGS (2011) The bromance between Jay and West would thrive following their highly successful collaborative album Watch the Throne. THE BOY IN THE SUIT AND TIE (FEBRUARY 2013) West was not too pleased by Jay partnering with former NSYNC lead singer, Justin Timberlake for their collaborative effort. He said, "I got love for Hov [Jay Z], but I ain't f--king with that Suit & Tie.' This was part of a rant during one of his performances, something he would become famous for over the decade. TWO MORE KINGS (JULY, 2013) The relationship between the two was going well, with Jay sharing glowing praise for West and said "it's always been a 'Big Brother' thing and a respect thing' when asked by the BBC. He also told them he would love to collaborate with West again in Watch the Throne 2. West and Kardashian would also welcome a baby that year, as well as an engagement. ARMY OF SOLANGE (MAY, 2014) A media furore reputed when pictures of a visibly shaken Jay and a livid Solange were seen at the Met Gala alongside Beyoncé and her bodyguard. Over the next couple of years, it would be revealed that it was in reaction to the news of Jay's infidelity, which would be discussed in his album 4:44 as well as Beyonce's Lemonade. They would all go viral shortly after elevator footage was released of Solange beating Jay, with the bodyguard trying to stop her. THE WEDDING GAME (MAY/APRIL 2014) While the Carters attempted to deal with their nuptial affairs, there would be cause for concern when they did not make an appearance at Kimye's wedding in Italy. Beyoncé would share a tribute to the couple on Instagram in absentia. Kanye would address the matter with GQ, telling them that it did not matter who did or didn't attend, what mattered was "the important person to show up there; to me, it was Kim'. THE BIG MUSIC MUSE (FEBRUARY, 2015) All was well with the foursome, but eyebrows were raised when West shared that Kim was a direct inspiration for much of Beyoncé's songwriting, claiming the Single Ladies singer had pictures of Kardashian o n her wall. Later that month, West showed support for Beyoncé at the Grammy Awards, even mocking his gaffe with Swift by pretending to storm the stage when singer Beck won an award over the singer. FROM HERE TO PARIS (2016) Following a robbery in Paris that Kardashian narrowly survived, The Carters would be in hot water for not showing enough support for the traumatised Kimye. "Don't call me after the robbery and say 'how you feelin?' You wanna know how I'm feelin'? Come by the house,' West told The Standard. BROMANCE UNDER FIRE (JULY, 2017) Rumours continued to spread as tabloids and fans speculated that Jay and West were at odds. Forbes reported that West left Tidal in July that year; a shock, since West was also co-owner of the streaming platform. CASUALTIES OF BROTHERHOOD (DECEMBER, 2017) In an interview, Jay finally broke his silence and shared that there was competition between the two. He said that West had "always been like his big brother'. "And we're both entertainers. It's always been like a little underlying competition with your big brother. And we both love and respect each other's art, too. So it's like, we're both — everyone wants to be the greatest in the world. You know what I'm saying?' ALL QUIET ON THE CARTER FRONT (MARCH, 2018) West would share in 2025 that he had reached out to his friends Jay and Beyonce to help him get "leverage' against Kardashian's control of his children. The couple was seperated at the time and would eventually divorce in 2022. A VERY LONG WEDDING (MAY, 2018) During a sit-down interview for The Breakfast Club, West suggested that he was in fact hurt that the Carters never made the wedding. "I understand they were going through some things, but if it's family, you're not going to miss a wedding.' He also shared that he never asked Jay why he and Beyoncé did not make the wedding. JAY'S LIST (FEBRUARY 2025) Following a partnership to produce halftime shows for the NFL, Jay's biggest show would be one by Kendrick Lamar. Several rappers would be upset they were not included alongside Kanye, who was not pleased. INGLORIOUS KANYE (MARCH, 2025) As West continued to rant and rave on X, he also aimed attacks at the Carter's young twins Rumi and Sir, saying they were "retarded'. He told Page Six that he removed the post because he did not want to have his X account deleted. While he did eventually express remorse, Tina Knowles mocked him on her return to Instagram, where she also said, "It's hard to remain positive and classy in the face of ignorance and evil. But I know that no weapon formed against me or my family shall prosper.' Kanye would also release a series of posts apologising to the couple and again reiterating how hurt he was that they never attended his wedding. He also shared that the debacle about who was allowed to perform at the halftime show bothered him, as he would have loved to have been included.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Damon Dash's Lawyers Withdraw From Representation Amid Bankruptcy And $4 Million Legal Battle With Filmmaker
Damon Dash could have a tough journey ahead. His lawyers have withdrawn from representing him amid his $4 million legal battle with filmmaker Josh Webber, and as he prepares to file for bankruptcy. AllHipHop obtained court documents showing that Dame's attorneys submitted paperwork to the U.S. District Court on Monday (April 28) expressing their desire to step away, explaining that the music executive refused to 'cooperate with court-ordered asset disclosure.' They also claimed that Dash told them that 'responding would be futile' because he was filing for bankruptcy, and everyone should wait for that process to play out. Further, they stated that representing the 53-year-old entrepreneur has been a frustrating experience due to his lack of communication and how he conducts himself in matters unrelated to the case. They ultimately requested a 30-day pause in all proceedings so Dame could find new attorneys and put the finishing touches on his bankruptcy filing. Damon Dash has been in a legal battle with Josh Webber for a few years now over the film Dear Frank. Webber filed a defamation lawsuit against Dash in 2019, explaining how he was hired to co-direct Dear Frank in 2016 and was fired two years later for being under the influence on set. Webber claims that the Roc-A-Fella co-founder went on to pitch the film to multiple networks under a new title, The List, changing to name so that his former collaborator wouldn't catch on to him taking the film idea somewhere else. Webber doubled back in 2024, citing more current defamatory comments from Dash from his appearances on Earn Your Leisure. 'I had a judgment,' he said. 'And I knew this d**khead Chris Brown (pause) and Josh Webber […] I went through four trials with the same lawyer… What I lost was defamation because these guys trigger me and steal my sh*t… you think there is freedom of speech, it's really not.' Webber claimed that Dash publicly slandering him caused him to lose out on a $4 million gig to direct and produce a movie starring Billy Bob Thornton and Scott Eastwood. Webber scored a big win last month when Dash was ordered to pay him $4 million in a default judgment after losing the defamation lawsuit, a major increase from the $805,000 he was ordered to pay in 2022. Earlier this year, he suggested that Dash auction his valuables, such as his engagement ring, to cover what he owed. This was after Dame had already auctioned his one-third of ownership in Roc-A-Fella. More from Damon Dash In Danger Of Losing Ownership Of 'State Property' Film At Auction Tasha K Granted $3.9M Payment Plan To Pay Cardi B After Filing Bankruptcy Dame Dash Accused Of Multiple Court Violations Amid Latest Lawsuit Loss
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dame Dash Ordered To Pay $4M In Defamation Lawsuit
Damon Dash has hit a major legal setback. The former Roc-A-Fella executive has been ordered to pay a $4 million default judgment after he lost a defamation lawsuit from Josh Webber, per TMZ. The suit was previously filed in April 2024, with Webber claiming that, due to Dash's alleged defamatory comments, he lost out on potential business totaling $4 million in a producing and directing job. Webber pointed to Dash's comments he made on the Earn Your Leisure podcast, with the mogul claiming that Josh 'stole' from him regarding a long-standing dispute surrounding the film, Dear Frank. In the YouTube video, Dash explained his situation to the podcast hosts, saying, 'I had a judgment. And I knew this dickhead Chris Brown (pause) and Josh Webber (pause) and Muddy Waters… Chris Brown the lawyer,' Dash specified…'I went through four trials with the same lawyer… What I lost was defamation because these guys trigger me and steal my sh*t… you think there is freedom of speech, it's really not,' he said at the time. Due to these comments, Webber's suit claimed that a gig to direct a film starring Billy Bob Thornton and Scott Eastwood was stalled and then eventually lost, and that Dash should have to compensate for that loss. According to the suit initially filed in 2019, Dash was hired to help co-direct Dear Frank in 2016. However, two years later, the businessman was fired from the film for being inebriated on set. After Dash's firing, Webber claims the mogul then pitched Dear Frank to networks, including BET, under the title, The List, to avoid Webber catching on that he was taking the film idea elsewhere. In early 2025, Josh Webber requested that Dame auction off some of his valuables, such as his engagement ring, to cover all his debts. And with this new judgement, Webber may be looking to double back on this request. More from Dame Dash Accused Of Multiple Court Violations Amid Latest Lawsuit Loss Cam'ron Details How Dame Dash Mismanaged His Money Over The Years Dame Dash Likens JAY-Z To This Batman Villain: "He's Ruthless Like That"
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Drake Cryptically Warns His ‘Next Chapter' May ‘Leave You Feeling Uneasy'
Drake appears to be working on his next era, though he's taken to social media to warn that it might not be for everyone. The Canadian musician shared a post on Instagram on Monday (March 10), with its cryptic content swiftly generating much speculation as to what it might be referring to. 'U know I grew up non confrontational and always treated this game as a sport where my pen won gold, but my these days the podium has been hard for all of us to ignore,' the post began. More from Billboard Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX' Back to No. 1 for Third Week on Billboard 200 50 Cent Clears Up 'Fake News' Over Alleged Shooting Hospitalization Freekey Zekey Claims an Argument Over Studio Time Started Split Between The Diplomats & Roc-A-Fella Presumably, this could be in reference to the OVO rapper's high-profile beef with Kendrick Lamar, which recently saw Lamar performing the incendiary 'Not Like Us' at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, only days after it won record and song of the year, best rap performance and song, and best music video at the Grammys. Drake had previously promised another round in their ongoing feud was on the horizon, with Lamar later addressing the 6 God's claim while announcing his halftime performance. 'You know there's only one opportunity to win a championship,' Lamar said. 'No round twos.' As Drake continues his post though, he hints that whatever comes next may be uncomfortable for some, adding that an unidentified individual has been sending him texts. 'I understand that this next chapter may leave you feeling uneasy, but I hope you see my honesty as clarity not charity that answers some questions especially about the unanswered texts you've been sending me,' the post concludes. The cryptic nature of Drake's latest message is continued in the choice of photos used in the post, which – alongside selfies, live footage, and a screengrab from the 2017 film Phantom Thread – also includes an image of two Zofran pills, which the Mayo Clinic notes are 'to prevent nausea and vomiting that is caused by cancer medicines (chemotherapy) or radiation therapy.' Specifics relating to Drake's upcoming plans remain unclear currently, but his update follows the release of his $ome $exy $ongs 4 U collaborative album with PartyNextDoor on Feb. 14, and the postponement of a number of Australian and New Zealand tour dates due to a 'scheduling conflict.' Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Woman withdraws civil lawsuit against Jay-Z, Sean ‘Diddy' Combs alleging she was raped at age 13
An Alabama woman who said she was raped by rappers Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs when she was 13 withdrew her civil lawsuit against both men on Friday, according to court filings. The unidentified woman in December added Jay-Z, whose legal name is Shawn Carter, to a lawsuit she had filed against Combs in Manhattan federal court, alleging that she was attacked by the singers in 2000 after Combs' limo driver offered her a ride to an MTV Video Music Awards after-party. Jay-Z, who vehemently denied the claims and tried to get extracted from the lawsuit, called the woman's decision to withdraw the lawsuit 'a victory' and said the 'fictional tale' she and her lawyers created was 'laughable.' 'The frivolous, fictitious and appalling allegations have been dismissed,' he said in a statement posted on social media. 'This civil suit was without merit and never going anywhere.' Combs remains jailed in New York awaiting a criminal trial on federal sex trafficking charges. He also faces a wave of sexual assault lawsuits, many of which were filed by the plaintiff's lawyer, Tony Buzbee, a Texas attorney who says his firm represents over 150 people, both men and women, who allege sexual abuse and exploitation by Combs. Lawyers for Combs said the dismissal of the lawsuit without a settlement confirmed that other lawsuits he is facing are built on falsehoods. 'For months, we have seen case after case filed by individuals hiding behind anonymity, pushed forward by an attorney more focused on media headlines than legal merit. Just like this claim, the others will fall apart because there is no truth to them,' they said in a statement, adding that Combs 'has never sexually assaulted or trafficked anyone — man or woman, adult or minor.' A message was left seeking comment from Buzbee. Jay-Z and Combs are part of a generation of hip-hop titans who rose to prominence in the 2000s, emerging as wide-ranging entrepreneurs and two of the world's wealthiest rappers. The artists have collaborated over the years, with Jay-Z being featured on Combs' debut album, 'No Way Out' and Combs appearing on Jay-Z's sophomore album, 'In My Lifetime, Vol. 1.' Diddy launched his Bad Boy Records around the same time Jay-Z launched his Roc-A-Fella record label. The pair has been frequently photographed together at events. Jay-Z has won 25 Grammys while Diddy has collected three trophies. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
