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Rap mogul Jay Z's non-stop work ethic may pay off in a big way after being slapped with a hefty lawsuit over his now-iconic Roc-A-Fella Records logo. #ExcuseMeJudge
According to reports, Young Hov’s legal team has cited his hectic business schedule for having him avoid the legal drama.
Jay-Z’s the hardest working man in show biz … so claim his lawyers, who say the rapper has such a “grueling” work schedule he can’t possibly make time for what they say is a ridiculous lawsuit. A guy who sued Jay over his Roc-A-Fella logo wants the mogul to sit for a deposition next month. The man says he designed the art back in 1995 and now wants $7 mil for his creation. (TMZ)
Along with his biz ventures, the reports noted Jay’s upcoming tour alongside superstar wife Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as a main reason.
Jay’s lawyers say in legal docs the depo is trivial and way less important than all the other things he’s got going on. The attorneys describe their client as “one of the most prolific and hardest-working businessmen and recording artists in the world.” The lawyers say Jay’s 18-city North American tour with Beyonce must take priority over a stupid lawsuit, adding “preparing a stadium tour is a non-stop effort.” (TMZ)
Beyoncé confirmed speculated Jay Z tour rumors last month.
The singer on Monday announced a joint summer tour with husband Jay Z titled the “On the Run Tour,” a nod to the pair’s earliest collaboration, “’03 Bonnie & Clyde.” The two have shared the stage many times before, but the upcoming dates are the first time they have embarked on a co-headlining tour–and with two-year-old daughter Blue Ivy Carter growing up, it’s probably not the last summer excursion they’ll ever make. (Time)
Outside of lawsuits and touring, Jay opened up a new 40/40 Club restaurant in Atlanta last week.
Spokeswoman Victoria Hong of Jay Z partner Delaware North Companies says the sports bar portion of the club opened Wednesday for ticketed passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Airport concessions director Paul Brown says there are plans to create a VIP lounge area of the club, separate from the sports bar on another floor. Brown says the lounge is expected to open in the late fall. (Miami Herald)
