Jay-Z Embraces Jet Ski Meme On "Lion King" Soundtrack

BYAron A.5.4K Views
Link Copied to Clipboard!
Brian Ach/Getty Images
Jay-Z performs onstage at SOMETHING IN THE WATER - Day 2 on April 27, 2019 in Virginia Beach City.
Jay-Z is very aware of the jokes y'all be crackin' on the Internet.

Jay-Z keeps a very low profile for the most part but that only means that paparazzi are constantly trying to get candid shots of the rapper living his life. He's far from the average citizen which means that when he does regular things, they manage to become meme-worthy. Whether it's riding a bike or diving into a pool, he's managed to create some of the internet's finest humor. That being said, he's well aware that everyone's made fun of his jet ski meme.

Lion King just released their new soundtrack which also serves as Beyonce's seventh studio album. The project includes appearances from the movie's stars -- Childish Gambino, James Earl Jones, etc. -- but it also features appearances from some of the hottest artists in Africa as well as Bey's husband, Jay-Z. Beyonce, Jay, and Childish Gambino linked up on "MOOD 4EVA" where HOV makes reference to his infamous jet ski meme. "Helmet, on a jetski, you know the vibes," he raps. "Hit my head, forget I'm me, oh my God."

In other Jay-Z related news, the rapper recently announced his partnership with Cannabis company Caliva as their new brand strategist. Considering the rise in legalization, it seems like Jay-Z's about to cash out on the cannabis industry in the coming years. As hip-hop's first billionaire, we expect nothing less of him. 


About The Author
Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years. Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021. Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.
...