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| {{Short description|American chain of luxury sports bars}} | |||
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| {{About|the sports bar chain|the accomplishment in Major League Baseball|40–40 club}} | {{About|the sports bar chain|the accomplishment in Major League Baseball|40–40 club}} | ||
| {{Infobox company | {{Infobox company | ||
| | name = 40/40 Club | | name = 40/40 Club | ||
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| | owner = ], Desiree Gonzalez, ] | | owner = ] | ||
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| | homepage = {{URL|http://the4040club.com/}} | | homepage = {{URL|http://the4040club.com/}} | ||
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| The '''40/40 Club''' is an American chain of ]s and lounges owned by ]. The name is borrowed from the ] term for the exclusive group of ] players who have achieved the rare individual feat of ] in a single season.<ref name=term> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100917164029/http://www.restaurant.com/microsite.asp?rid=344361&rpid=3406 |date=17 September 2010 }}, Restaurant.com</ref> | |||
| The '''40/40 Club''' is a chain of ]s and lounges owned by ] mogul ] and partners Desiree Gonzalez and ]. The name is borrowed from the ] term <ref name=term>, Restaurant.com</ref> used to denote the exclusive group of ] players who have achieved the rare individual feat of recording ] in a single season. | |||
| == Overview == | == Overview == | ||
| The first 40/40 Club opened in New York City in 2003;<ref name=ABC>{{cite web |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/jay-opens-4040-club-atlanta-airport-23812489 |title=Jay Z Opens 40/40 Club at Atlanta Airport |date=21 May 2014 |work=ABC News |access-date=23 May 2014}}</ref> this was followed by locations in ] in 2005,<ref name=AC>{{cite web |url=http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/communities/atlantic-city_pleasantville_brigantine/atlantic-city-s-club-co-owned-by-jay-z-closed/article_55980714-8696-11e2-8e97-0019bb2963f4.html |title=Atlantic City's 40/40 Club, co-owned by Jay-Z, closed |date=7 March 2013 |access-date=24 May 2014}}</ref> in ] in 2007,<ref name=opening> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080103051938/http://www.celebrity-gossip.net/celebrities/hollywood/jay-z-opens-vegas-club-with-knowles-sisters-202565/ |date=3 January 2008 }}(celebrity-gossip.net, 12/31/2007)</ref> at the ] in ] in 2012,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2012/06/14/jay-zs-4040-club-coming-to-barclays-center/ |title=Jay-Z's 40/40 Club coming to Barclays Center |date=14 June 2012 |publisher=NY Post |access-date=24 May 2014}}</ref> and at ] in 2014.<ref name=ABC /> The Atlantic City and Las Vegas locations have since closed.<ref name=AC /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/business/4040-club-closing-make-way-palazzo-sports-book |title=40/40 Club closing to make way for Palazzo sports book |date=28 August 2008 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |access-date=24 May 2014}}</ref> In addition to this, the flagship location in New York City was closed in August 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dover |first=Martin |date=2023-08-10 |title=Jay-Z Closes Flagship 40/40 Club In NYC |url=https://watchthisnyc.com/2023/08/10/jay-z-closes-flagship-40-40-club-in-nyc/ |access-date=2023-09-10 |website=Watch This NYC |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
| On June 18, 2003, the first 40/40 Club opened in ] at 6 ] just west of ]; the ] location opened on October 25, 2005. The third 40/40 Club was located in ], an extension of ] in ]; the grand opening was held December 30, 2007.<ref name=opening>(celebrity-gossip.net, 12/31/2007)</ref> | |||
| The venues are known for their live music, celebrity patrons, and sports memorabilia. The brand gained recognition when Jay-Z referenced his investment in his 2003 song "]" with the line " |
The venues are known for their live music, celebrity patrons, and sports memorabilia. The brand gained recognition when Jay-Z referenced his investment in his 2003 song "]" with the line "Now you chillin' with a boss, bitch of course SC on the sleeve / at the 40/40 club ESPN on the screen". | ||
| The decor of The 40/40 Club is a mix of memorabilia from the USA's greatest games. The "Hall of Fame" connects the main floor with the upstairs VIP rooms and houses autographed jerseys donated by various sports celebrities. The jerseys hang museum style, as well as decorate points of the lounges along with other sports memorabilia, such as the autographed gloves from the 1974 "]": Ali vs. Frazier and the WWE championship belt of ]. | |||
| ] held a private birthday party at the New York City location for his 18th birthday. It was featured on an episode of '']'', retitled My Super 18. | |||
| ] Basketball star ] celebrated his birthday at the grand opening of the Vegas 40/40 Club on December 30, 2007.<ref name=opening/> | |||
| On June 14, 2012, it was announced that the fourth (third active) 40/40 Club will be located inside the ], the arena that the ] play in.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/darrenrovell/status/213292743659753473 |title=Twitter / darrenrovell: The trend of clubs opening |publisher=Twitter.com |date= |accessdate=2012-07-11}}</ref> Jay-Z is a minority owner of the team. | |||
| == Las Vegas location ==<!-- redirect section linked do not change --> | |||
| The Las Vegas version of the 40/40 Club was short-lived. After a series of successful opening weeks, general patronage of the venue declined steadily. No press release acknowledging this came from Jay-Z or his office. | |||
| Speculation and denial<ref name=denial> (], 5/12/2008)</ref> of a closure dogged the venue for months.<ref name=closure> (Las Vegas Review Journal, 8/16/2008)</ref> The multi-million dollar club's last day of operation was August 28, 2008, just eight months after its grand opening. The space occupied by the club was bought back by the hotel and immediately turned into a sports lounge that was operated by hotel staff for one year. Then, the hotel re-sold the space to ]. The venue is now known simply as "Lagasse's Stadium".<ref name=takeover> (Los Angeles Times, 8/27/2008)</ref> No major remodeling of the venue was performed other than to remove all 40/40 insignia, and thus, all references to Jay-Z.<ref name=insignia> (Woooha.com, 8/28/2008)</ref> | |||
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| Jay-Z has returned to the Venetian and the Palazzo a number of times since the 40/40 closed, primarily to make appearances and/or dine at Tao and Lavo, two other high-profile nightclubs that are also tenants in the 19 million square foot "megacenter".<ref name=return> (MyVegasScene.com 5/4/2009)</ref><ref name=iamtour> (Las Vegas Sun, 7/31/2009)</ref> | |||
| == NYC location labor dispute == | |||
| Twenty employees working at the New York City location, including servers and bartenders, filed a lawsuit against the company claiming that they were not receiving paychecks, therefore relying solely on tips for their income, or were cheated of overtime while working for the club. In 2008, a Federal judge ruled that the plaintiffs had made enough of a showing that the club had violated Federal wage and labor laws, and certified the suit as a ], saying "The record contains corroborating evidence of the allegations."<ref>Zambito, Thomas. '']'' (July 2, 2008)</ref> | |||
| As of late July 2009, it is an ongoing case. However, defense lawyer Michael DiMattia, who represented Jay-Z in the case, has filed a suit against him due to nonpayment of defense bills. He claims that requests for payment go back as far as 2008, and despite Jay-Z earning over $80 million in the past year, he has yet to be compensated for his services.<ref name=skimpin> (AmLaw Litigation Daily 7/6/2009)</ref><ref name=dimattia> (Hollyscoop.com 7/7/2009)</ref> | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| == External links == | == External links == | ||
| * {{Official website|http://www.the4040club.com}} | * {{Official website|http://www.the4040club.com}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:21, 9 November 2024
American chain of luxury sports bars This article is about the sports bar chain. For the accomplishment in Major League Baseball, see 40–40 club. | |
| Company type | Sports bar |
|---|---|
| Area served | New York City |
| Owner | Jay-Z |
| Website | the4040club |
The 40/40 Club is an American chain of sports bars and lounges owned by Jay-Z. The name is borrowed from the baseball term for the exclusive group of Major League Baseball players who have achieved the rare individual feat of 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a single season.
Overview
The first 40/40 Club opened in New York City in 2003; this was followed by locations in Atlantic City in 2005, in Las Vegas in 2007, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn in 2012, and at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport in 2014. The Atlantic City and Las Vegas locations have since closed. In addition to this, the flagship location in New York City was closed in August 2023.
The venues are known for their live music, celebrity patrons, and sports memorabilia. The brand gained recognition when Jay-Z referenced his investment in his 2003 song "Dirt off Your Shoulder" with the line "Now you chillin' with a boss, bitch of course SC on the sleeve / at the 40/40 club ESPN on the screen".
The decor of The 40/40 Club is a mix of memorabilia from the USA's greatest games. The "Hall of Fame" connects the main floor with the upstairs VIP rooms and houses autographed jerseys donated by various sports celebrities. The jerseys hang museum style, as well as decorate points of the lounges along with other sports memorabilia, such as the autographed gloves from the 1974 "Fight of the Century": Ali vs. Frazier and the WWE championship belt of Kurt Angle.
References
- 40-40 Club Description Archived 17 September 2010 at the Wayback Machine, Restaurant.com
- ^ "Jay Z Opens 40/40 Club at Atlanta Airport". ABC News. 21 May 2014. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
- ^ "Atlantic City's 40/40 Club, co-owned by Jay-Z, closed". 7 March 2013. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
- Jay-Z Opens Vegas Club with Knowles Sisters Archived 3 January 2008 at the Wayback Machine(celebrity-gossip.net, 12/31/2007)
- "Jay-Z's 40/40 Club coming to Barclays Center". NY Post. 14 June 2012. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
- "40/40 Club closing to make way for Palazzo sports book". Las Vegas Review-Journal. 28 August 2008. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
- Dover, Martin (10 August 2023). "Jay-Z Closes Flagship 40/40 Club In NYC". Watch This NYC. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
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