JAY-Z may quickly make a return to music. The rap mogul has not delivered a studio album since 2017’s 4:44, however longtime collaborator Memphis Bleek lately revealed that one thing may be within the works. On Drink Champs, Bleek shared, “I just was with him in Vegas. He just came out on the show, like, yo, my n-gga, they went stupid.” He recalled asking Jay for a spot on no matter he was creating. “I said, ‘Listen, I know you working. Save me a verse.’ He’s like, ‘Alright, I got you.’ So if it happens, it happens.”

While followers are keen for brand spanking new music, Jay has been contending with authorized challenges. Earlier this yr, a girl accused him and Diddy of sexually assaulting her as a teen. The story rapidly collapsed below scrutiny, and the accuser finally withdrew her case.

Following that dismissal, Jay filed a defamation lawsuit towards the girl and her legal professional, Tony Buzbee. In his swimsuit, Jay acknowledged that the accusations triggered severe monetary harm. He alleged he “lost other contracts in the sports and entertainment space that would have generated revenues of, at least, $20 million.” The grievance additionally detailed {that a} $55 million credit score line was denied and Roc Nation was turned down for a $115 million mortgage after the allegations surfaced. His submitting continued, “We have agreements to produce entertainment programs for certain sporting events. After Mr. Buzbee filed the lawsuit, the media reported that other businesses could end their deals with Roc Nation, and forced one to speak out and address whether these false allegations would end our business relationship.”

Buzbee sought to have the case thrown out and claimed there was an settlement between either side. Jay’s authorized staff strongly denied that assertion, stating, “Total lie. He brought a false case, lost badly and was forced to dismiss quickly. End of story.”