TAKEOVER....REPORT: SAMSUNG IN TALKS TO ACQUIRE JAY Z’S TIDAL

It looks like Samsung wants a piece of TIDAL. The electronics giant has reportedly reopened talks surrounding an acquisition of Jay Z’s streaming service, according to the New York Post.

“Samsung is re-engaging; they are working on something really big, and they’re keeping it very quiet in case it leaks,” a source told the paper.

However, Samsung has remained mum on the situation. “It is our policy to not comment on rumors or speculation,” a Samsung spokesperson said.

Meanwhile, the streaming service, which is partly owned by artists including Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, J. Cole, and Madonna, has declined to comment publicly.

While Google and Spotify are also rumored to be interested in acquiring or partnering with TIDAL, Samsung has had a longstanding relationship with Jay Z. The company partnered with Jigga on Magna Carta Holy Grail and paid a reported $25 million to sponsor Rihanna’s ANTI campaign and tour.

Despite who acquires or works with TIDAL, a change might actually work well for the streaming service. Although it’s recently enjoyed success thanks to two major exclusives, RiRi’s ANTI and Kanye West’s The Life of Pablo (which reportedly more than doubled subscriptions), the company is still facing “pressure,” according to an insider.

“TIDAL certainly needs a new home to stay alive,” a source added.

The streaming service is currently valued at $100 million, according to the Post. Hov and his team acquired the company from Aspiro in 2015 for $56 million.

JAY-Z ON KIMMEL TALKS ABOUT BEYONCE, BROOKLYN, TIDAL & GOING TO HIGH SCHOOL WITH BUSTA RHYMES

Prior to performing at TIDAL X: 1020, Jay Z stopped by “Jimmy Kimmel Live” during the show’s week-long visit to his hometown of Brooklyn. The Roc Nation mogul sat down for an interview, where he discussed TIDAL, his success, and the best pizza in BK.

“My goal was to have a gold album, and I thought I was being crazy,” said Jay, who ranked No. 2 on Forbes’ Cash Kings list this year.

When Kimmel mentioned that Beyoncé likes extra tomato sauce and jalapeños on her pizza, her husband joked, “She’s from Houston, first of all, and they don’t have pizza there.”

Jay Z attended high school with hip-hop greats like Biggie and Busta Rhymes. While recounting his battle with Busta in the lunch room, he humbly declared that he won.  Peep clips below:

At the end, they took a stroll through Brooklyn to Barclays Center, and Jay gave out hugs along the way. “Kimmel” also aired his performance of “Empire State of Mind,” which closed out TIDAL X: 1020.


In other "big pimpin news: Jay Z will not lose. A judge has dismissed a case against the hip-hop mogul and Timbaland alleging copyright infringement with regards to their 1999 hit “Big Pimpin’.”

U.S. District Judge Christina A. Snyder tossed out the case before it reached a jury. The suit was brought by Osama Ahmed Fahmy, the nephew of Egyptian composer Baligh Hamdi, who was trying to sue over his uncle’s 1957 song “Khosara Khosara,” which is sampled in “Big Pimpin’.”

VIDEO: NICKI MINAJ FEAT. BEYONCÉ – ‘FEELING MYSELF’

Pretty on fleek. Out of nowhere, Nicki Minaj has decided to bless us with the flawless video for “Feeling Myself” featuring Beyoncé. Queen Bey and Queen Nicki join forces in the quirky clip, which premiered on TIDAL. 

The BFFs hit the desert and look like they’re having tons of fun as they eat hamburgers, party at Coachella, and have a water gun fight. Plus, look for cameos from Vic Mensa and Hit-Boy.

WATCH THE EPIC VIDEO IN FULL ON TIDAL

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