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The current infobox image was taken in 2011. Since the appearance of the rapper has changed during the past decade (having long hair), it is reasonable to update the infobox image to a more recent one. Windywendi (talk) 02:38, 21 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

He looks almost the same with either (long or short hair/bald). Jay is recognizable is not his hair. Its probably his face shape. So I think we shouldn't change the picture. Not to mention the fact that he has barely aged since then, and also the hassle of finding a copyright free picture from recently. Rateb4isik (talk) 19:38, 7 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I think it is very sad that articles of important and crucial figures in the Hip Hop community are not rated highly enough. I think we should have a renewed push to rewrite articles of importance to the culture, especially this page. I am currently making my first effort with the Benny The Butcher Page, and am astounded that there isn't even a page dedicated to 'The Plugs I Met'. hopefully we can get together, all interested,and make a concerted effort. Thanks TheArtsConnoisseur (talk) 16:11, 27 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Tupac Shakur is the greatest rapper of all time 97.77.234.50 (talk) 18:34, 1 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

A. it is

It is his identifier. He is a convicted sex trafficker with crimes predating decades. Hence he was a sex trafficker at the time the albums were recorded. In the edit history of this article, you tried to establish a new precedent to remove an identifier for this one particular individual, stating that identifiers of other individuals has no relevance to Jay-Z, especially if they have their own articles with all their relevant details. When that same precedent was used to removed identifiers for other individuals you reverted. The is a clear violation of

WP:NPOV. All identifiers, for everyone including R Kelly, have now been reinstated. Thanks. Instantwatym (talk) 14:06, 20 February 2024 (UTC)[reply

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Ive brought this up to the BLP noticeboard.

WP:BLPN#Jay-Z nableezy - 15:48, 20 February 2024 (UTC)[reply

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I've responded there. Thanks. Instantwatym (talk) 16:04, 20 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Stop edit warring about this. --Escape Orbit ^(Talk) 14:31, 21 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Decoded (memoir)#Plagiarism claims details the filing of a 2012 lawsuit alleging plagiarism of the book Decoded. Surely that matter is long resolved by now. Does anyone have any reference to how it was settled/dismissed? -- Finlay McWalter··–·Talk 13:01, 29 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

"Big Pimping" Jiggabroni 70.22.246.110 (talk) 05:05, 4 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]