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The rapper has officially dropped the hyphen from his moniker.
Billboard editor Joe Levy first tweeted about the news which he received from Jay Z's label.
Breaking: Jay Z has dropped the hyphen from his name, according to his label. I am not kidding. (Wish I was.) Copy editors: take note.
— Joe Levy (@RealJoeLevy) July 18, 2013
Some pointed out to Levy this happened ages ago, just not officially.
The rapper's been using the hyphen on and off again for a while.
Didn't take, though. The hyphen is strong. RT "@wesleyverhoeve: This happened several years ago"
— Joe Levy (@RealJoeLevy) July 18, 2013
Right. Seems change was made on WTT RT "@WEKetchum @3rika you know, I'd been wondering that. Seen it spelled differently since BP3 or WTT."
— Joe Levy (@RealJoeLevy) July 18, 2013
Here's how Jay Z's name appeared on his latest album Magna Carta Holy Grail:
Roc-A-Fella, Roc Nation
Others asked if next he'll be making a change to all caps, since that's the way it's currently written on iTunes:
Apple