“Jay-Z to become Jay Z in massively disrespectful move against hyphens” — headline in the Guardian.
“Today’s earth-shattering news is that the New York rapper would prefer the Jay and the Z to stand as proud, separate entities” is the article’s subtitle.
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Dear DMC
Jay-Z has let it be known that he is now called Jay Z. I fear he will no longer be a dull man, sans hyphen.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2013/jul/19/jay-z-drops-hyphen-from-name?INTCMP=SRCH
Best wishes
Steve Reszetniak
London
PS Over here, we would pronounce that as Jay Zed, either way.
