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Sunday, July 3, 2016

Are Drake And Rihanna Dating? How The Two Stars Spent Their Night Together Suggests They Might Be


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Are Drake and Rihanna dating again? They just might be! Although no one official from either camp has confirmed the news, the famous on-again-off-again couple have been awfully close as of late, which is usually a tell-tale sign that these two are digging each others vibes again.

Recently, theyve both collaborated with each other on their respective albums, and Drake has been seen on some tour dates with Rihanna, so if anything, it seems like these two are definitely in the same circle again.

It all started when Rihanna broke it off with Chris Brown after their public domestic dispute. In 2009, she was spotted kissing Drake at Lucky Strike, and the rumors took off. In 2010, Drake put his feelings on the line in the song Fireworks that alleges something went down that night between the two, even though it was nothing serious. Despite that, Drake confessed he still thought about Rihanna.

Who coulda predicted Lucky Strike would have you stuck with me? What happened between us that night, it always seems to trouble me. Ill never forget it baby, what an experience/You coulda been the one, but it wasnt that serious.

In June of that same year, Drake aired out his frustrations over the short-lived romance to the New York Times.

In the interview, he said, I was a p**n. You know what she was doing to me? She was doing exactly what Ive done to so many women throughout my life, which is show them quality time, then disappear. I was like, wow, this feels terrible.

#WBWR Kick starting your hour with Drake and Rihanna Too Good #gmitm pic.twitter.com/JTjXRVhiRg

Homeboyz Radio (@HomeboyzRadio) June 22, 2016

During that year, they collaborated on the song Whats My Name? and released the music video together, which was just as steamy as their history suggests. Around this time, Rihanna cleared up the rumors that she caused Drake heartbreak.

That was wrong; he doesnt know what hes talking about. We just became friends, and we left it at that. We get along really well.

In 2011, when they hit the stage to perform the song at the Grammys, everyone was convinced they were back on due to their sexy routine and flirty looks on stage, but months later, there were rumors that Rihanna was back with her ex Chris Brown. Although they released another song in 2012 together, titled Take Care, by then, Rihanna was officially together with Brown.

When Rihanna and Chris Brown officially split in 2013, it was Drake who she chose to party with. The two were spotted in August of 2013 after the VMAs and again in November of that same year at a Houston strip club.

In 2014, the two hung out together multiple times, but Drake told Rolling Stone that they were just friends.

Shes the ultimate fantasy. I mean, I think about it. Like, Man, that would be good. We have fun together, shes cool and sh*t. But were just friends. Thats my dog for life.

Drake eventually moved on to tennis star Serena Williams, but that didnt last for too long, as its rumored that Drake wasnt willing to commit. By the time Drake and Rihanna released their next single together, Work, Rihanna was seen out and about with actor Leonardo DiCaprio.

Oh yeah yeah yeah! Details on Drake and Rihannas late night out:???? https://t.co/1FdQZdumWy pic.twitter.com/m4GbAqv2Go

E! News (@enews) June 29, 2016

This brings us to the present, where E! Online reports that Drake and Rihanna were spotted partying together for Nicole Scherzingers birthday at Tape Nightclub in London. The two apparently closed the place down, and although they werent photographed together, the outlet reports that they left close together. According to the outlet, a source told them that this relationship still isnt serious. The source said that Rihanna and Drake arent seriously dating, but they do hook up and its just for fun right now.

Only time will tell!

[Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images]

Source: http://www.inquisitr.com/3257799/are-drake-and-rihanna-dating-how-the-two-stars-spent-their-night-together-suggests-they-might-be/

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Jay Z: From drug dealer to wheeler dealer


Rihanna & Drake Party Together For 2nd Night In A Row & Get SUPER Close On Stage

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) - The world changed for Jay Z on June 25, 1996.

That"s the day his debut album "Reasonable Doubt" was released, dropping the needle on the start of what has been one of the most epic careers in the music industry.

But he didn"t stop there.

In the past 20 years the man who was born Shawn Corey Carter and who grew up in Brooklyn"s Marcy Projects at a time when they were plagued by crime and drugs has gone from slinging drugs to taking over corporations. In May, Forbes estimated his net worth at $610 million, placing him at number three behind Sean"Diddy" Combs ($750 million) and Andre "Dr. Dre" Young ($710 million) on the list of Hip Hop"s Wealthiest Artists 2016. And now there are reports that Apple is in talks to buy his streaming service Tidal.

He"s a hustler, baby, we just want you to know.

Here are just some of the many hats the man who once famously rapped "I"m not a businessman, I"m a business... man" has worn, all the while building on what he learned in the hood.

Drug dealer

The Jigga man has been very open about his past as an illegal pharmaceutical entrepreneur, both rapping about it and discussing it in interviews.

"I know about budgets. I was a drug dealer," he told Vanity Fair in 2013. "To be in a drug deal, you need to know what you can spend, what you need to re-up. Or if you want to start some sort of barbershop or car washthose were the businesses back then. Things you can get in easily to get out of [that] life."

It helped prepare him for the cutthroat music industry, he has said. Though if you think it"s tough out here on the charts, it"s nothing compared to what Jay saw on the streets.

"At some point, you have to have an exit strategy, because your window is very small," he said about drug dealing. "You"re going to get locked up or you"re going to die."

Rapper

Start a debate about the best rap artists in history and three names will always appear on the list: Tupac Shakur, the Notorious B.I.G. and Jay Z. (Sorry, Nas.)

Jay has sold millions upon millions of records and was one of the pioneers who helped to define urban music in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

He"s won multiple awards including 21 Grammys and a Sports Emmy for outstanding music composition/direction/lyrics in recognition of his Super Bowl XLIV opener of his song "Run This Town" featuring singer Rihanna.

In 2013 he broke a Spotify record whern his "Magna Carta Holy Grail" album was streamed 14 million times.

This from a man who once famously "retired" from rap.

Music executive

Every successful dealer knows the key is controlling your product.

In 1996 Jay Z formed Roc-A-Fella Records with friends Damon "Dame" Dash and Kareem "Biggs" Burke specifically to market the rapper"s music.

Over the years their artist roster grew to include such names as Kanye West, Memphis Bleek and Beanie Sigel.

Jay Z and his partners sold Roc-A-Fella to Island Def Jam and he was appointed to a new role as president and CEO of Def Jam Recordings in 2004.

In 2008 the rapper founded an entertainment company, Roc Nation, which includes a record label that is home to artists like Drake, and Rihanna.

A strong crew is everything in the game.

Partner

Before there was ever any talk of a potential deal between Apple and Tidal, Jay was all about streaming music.

In 2013 he strategically partnered with Samsung to make his "Magna Carta Holy Grail" album available first via download on specific Samsung phones over the July 4th weekend.

It was consistent with other high profile partnerships he"s made throughout his career: His Roc Nation label came about in part thanks to a $150 million profit sharing deal with entertainment giant Live Nation.

In 2015 Roc Nation announced it would be teaming with Philymack, the management firm that oversees pop stars Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato.

"We sat down and dreamt about what the future could hold if we partnered," the rapper said at the time. "Our views aligned on nurturing, growth and allowing creatives to stay true to their voice. That dream we are living today and it"s been amazing for all parties. We look forward to what tomorrow brings."

Investor

Who could ever forget that the rapper once owned a small part of the New Jersey Nets, and helped make them the Brooklyn Nets?

He is credited with -- or blamed for -- the creation of last year"s "Jay Z rule" which said teams can only have 25 or fewer individual owners with each owning at least a one percent stake. According to Grantland, Jay Z only owned 0.15 percent of the team before he sold his stake to Jason Kidd and an unidentified investor in 2013.

That same year Jay Z formed Roc Nation Sports, which manages professional athletes.

He"s also been savvy enough to get pieces of various businesses over the years including the 40/40 Club sports-bar chain. And he"s an investor in several other restaurants, starting with New York hotspot The Spotted Pig.

Trendsetter

"I made the Yankee hat more famous than a Yankee can" he rapped in his 2009 hit "Empire State of Mind" -- and he"s not wrong.

His early understanding that the street style of hip hop was one fans wanted to emulate led him and Dash to establish the urban apparel line Rocawear early on. He cashed in on it when he reportedly sold the rights to Iconix Brand Group in 2007 for $204 million.

Author

What is success if you don"t have anyone to share it with?

Jay Z blessed us all with his lessons learned and reflections in his 2010 memoir "Decoded."

Of course, since it"s Jay, the biography debuted in the top five of the New York Times bestseller list.

Source: http://www.ksat.com/news/jay-z-from-drug-dealer-to-wheeler-dealer

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