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A Change.org petition has been created, asking Jay-Z to drop his collaboration with Barneys over two recent allegations of racism. The petition reads: "Barneys lacks any connection with the black and hip-hop community. And without [Jay Z's] vast wealth and brand power, they would see him the same as they see Trayon Christian." [Racked; Previously; Previously]

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