The hip hop mogul finally broke his silence about the controversies surrounding the luxury store Barney’s in NYC! Jay-Z recently issued a statement, vowing to confront racial profiling at Barney’s and said he made his deal based under the condition that he has a leadership role on a council tasked with the issue of racial profiling. To read more,click below.
Jay-Z has made a choice to move forward with his collaboration with Barney’s, but said he would use his position to voice change. He also promised that 100% of proceeds, instead of an original 25%, will go towards his Shawn Carter Foundation. After the Nov. 20 launch, all Barney’s stores across the nation will donate 10% of all retail sales to the foundation.
Do you agree with Jay-Z’s decision? Do you think his role on the council will prove effective?
