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Jay-Z talks about performing at Game 1 of the World Series and his involvement in the new ‘DJ Hero’ video game and the Broadway muscial, ‘Fela.’

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Rapper Jim Jones (real name Joseph Jones) pleaded guilty to a minor assault charge Monday and was sentenced to time served.

Harlem rapper Jim Jones pleaded guilty to a minor assault charge Monday for beating up a pal of R&B star Ne-Yo in a luxury Louis Vuitton store on Fifth Ave.
The “Pop Champagne” [...]

The 2009 Hottest MCs in the Game rollout is now complete! As in 2007 and 2008, the list, determined by the MTV News Hip-Hop Brain Trust, is based on an MC’s achievements right now, rather than an entire career. The criteria is based on a combination of rhyme skill, flow and how those things [...]

N.E.R.D., Wale and J. Cole are going back to school via Jay-Z’s forthcoming North American tour.
Revealed as opening acts for Jay-Z Thursday, NERD, Wale and J. Cole will join Jay-Z for a twenty-four date tour that kicks off October 9 at Penn State University. (see dates below)
Touring in support of their respective efforts, including ‘The [...]

In an upcoming interview that will air on Trevor Nelson’s BBC radio show next week, Jay-Z once again addressed Kanye West’s antics during the 2009 VMA’s but also spoke on rapper 50 Cent.
During the interview, Jay-Z stated that he believed was rude for snatching the microphone from country singer Taylor Swift during her acceptance speech [...]

6 years ago Jay-Z had a line in “La, La, La” in which he said “don’t confuse me with Marbury out this bitch, run up on me at the light you might lose you life.” Now Marbury is finally responding. Here’s what he had to say
“You ain’t gonna kill nobody. You was not doing no [...]

Jay-Z On Oprah Pt. 1

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Alicia Keys Talks about Lil Mama, Kanye West and New Album on Today Show.

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Lil Mama responds to Jay-Z

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Rapper also announces release date for his 10th album
Snoop Dogg has been appointed Creative Chairman of Priority Records by the imprint’s owner EMI.
In a statement about the appointment posted on Priorityrecords.com, Snoop Dogg hailed himself the “Boss Dogg” of the label.
Priority Records’ catalog has included the likes of NWA, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube and Jay-Z, [...]

Jay-Z & Alicia Keys

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‘Enjoy it’ rapper tells fans
Jay-Z has reacted nonchalantly to the news that his forthcoming new album, “The Blueprint 3″, has leaked online.
The album is not set for official release until September 11, but it has leaked, with fans sharing the tracks from the Kanye West-produced album early.
“I may be the most bootlegged artist in history,” [...]

Since he first dropped his debut album in 1996, Jay-Z became an instant classic on the hip-hop scene. Now that he is about to drop his 11th album The Blueprint 3, MTV News takes a look back at the history of one of the greatest artists in rap history with The J to Z of [...]

Eminem was never a part of Def Jam Records, but the rapper is going to be part of the celebration when the legendary label is honored by VH1.
Eminem will join Mary J. Blige, DMX, Public Enemy, Kid Rock, the Roots and more when the label is feted at the network’s sixth annual Hip Hop Honors.
Def [...]

“This Oakland Native is a walking contradiction. She’s sophisticated yet around-the-way; Tough but vulnerable. She’s serious minded but always joking and laughing. On blogs she’s ripped apart for unflattering pictures; in person she’s attractive and chic.”
“As a world renowned celebrity stylist she’s created memorable looks for Lauryn Hill (bangles, boots, Balenciaga), Jay-Z (the button-downs), Toni [...]