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It's official: After weeks of speculation, Jay-Z and Will and Jada Pinkett Smith have joined the producing team of the Broadway musical "Fela!" (feh-LAH')
The lyrics to Jay'z "Empire State of Mind" are sometimes as raw as New York, but it looks like the rapper will clean up that language when he performs his city anthem at the World Series.
The New York Yankees have been blasting Jay-Z's "Empire State of Mind" during their playoff run. Now, the team is having the rap king perform the song live to kick off Game 1 of the World Series.
Since the collapse of the World Trade Center on 9/11, many people have helped rebuild New York City in different ways. Rapper Jay-Z did it his own way: headlining a star-studded concert at Madison Square Garden.
When Jay-Z released his first "Blueprint" CD on Sept. 11, 2001, the rapper couldn't have known how monumental, and tragic, the day would turn out to be.
After DJ AM survived a plane crash last year that killed four people, the last thing Jay-Z had in mind was having the disc jockey play at his concert.
Jay-Z has designed a T-shirt with an image of Arthur Ashe that will be sold during the U.S. Open to benefit charity.
A benefit concert that rapper Jay-Z is planning for Sept. 11 is a step in the direction that his career — and life — is heading in, he said Monday.
Jay-Z will make his U.S. festival debut when he replaces the Beastie Boys at the All Points West Music & Arts Festival in New Jersey.
It's been a minute since Jay-Z released an album, but he's still got enough swagger to land on The Source's "Power 30" list.
Jay-Z isn't performing at President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration, but he is planning to make a big splash on the eve of the event.
On his home court, LeBron James tried to swing some votes toward a guy who loves to play basketball nearly as much as he does.
NBA superstar LeBron James and Grammy-winning recording artist Jay-Z want people to get out early to vote for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.
DJ AM, who survived a plane crash last month in South Carolina, will appear on tour with Jay-Z.
A village clerk says a marriage license for Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z, dated April 4 and signed by the person who officiated at the wedding, is being filed with the state.
Organizers of one of Britain's best-known music festivals on Tuesday defended their decision to book Jay-Z as their headline act after Oasis songwriter Noel Gallagher blamed the rapper for disappointing ticket sales.
It appears that Jay-Z and Beyonce have finally tied the knot.
Jay-Z is close to reaching a $150 million deal with Live Nation Inc. that will give the concert promoter a stake in virtually every aspect of the rapper and entrepreneur's career, according to news reports.
Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter said Monday that he will leave his post as president of Universal Music Group's Def Jam Records label after his contract expires this year.
Jay-Z is taking over Sirius Satellite Radio's hip-hop channel — for a week. The 37-year-old rap mogul will debut as host of Jay-Z Nation on Monday, Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. said Friday. He will take the helm at Hip-Hop Nation channel 40.
Jay-Z went back to Brooklyn to give fans an early listen to some of the music on his upcoming album, "American Gangster."
Beyonce Brags About Jay-Z's Junk in SongWhile on tour in Europe, Beyoncé took some time out for a holiday to Barcelona with her hubby, Jay-Z. She also debuted her new single, "Ego," which sharp listeners might interpret as an ode to her husband's endowment. No, we're not kidding. Look at the lyrics, y'all:
Jay-Z Sells Out Concert in 15 SecondsJay-Z is officially in another realm. He sold out his upcoming show at London's Alexandra Palace (November 4th) in just 15 seconds just this morning. This is after his tickets for his Sept. 18th concert he did at London's Roundhouse sold out in just a few hours.
BBC News: Jay-Z defends 'passionate' Kanye WestRapper Jay-Z has defended "super passionate" Kanye West for his outburst at Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards. West, 32, interrupted Taylor Swift's award speech to tell the crowd her award for best female video should have gone to Jay-Z's wife, Beyonce.
Oprah Interviews Jay-ZTwo of the unlikeliest franchises of all time talk crack, guns, and Beyonce. I think I might have to borrow this issue from somebody. Oprah: Because drug dealers were your role models. There wasn't a teacher or a lawyer or a nurse or a doctor or an accountant in the neighborhood?
Rush Limbaugh Thinks Obama is After His PenisAs Steve Krakauer reported on Monday, rapper Jay-Z has commenced beefs with both Fox News' Bill O'Reilly and radio host Rush Limbaugh, telling them to "fall back" and "get off (his) balls," respectively.
Foreign Policy: Jay-Z Schools Us In U.S. HegemonyProfessor Marc Lynch examines how Jay-Z's potential beef with The Game and disputes with others in the industry can illuminate the "nature of hegemony and the debate over the exercise of American power."
Rappers Real Ages Revealed... See the ListPeople have always questioned the ages of Jay-Z, Eminem, Cam'ron, etc... Well we have it all broken down for you below, thanks to Nappyafro.com . We think you will be pretty surprised to see who is on the list.
Jay-Z Leaves Def Jam... CompletelyNow maybe we can get that Blueprint 3 album. Jay-Z has officially parted ways with his home for more than a decade, Def Jam.
Rihanna Escapes To Hawaii With Jay-Z & KanyeWe hear Rihanna's run off to Hawaii to be with her "big brothers" Jay-Z and Kanye West. According to a few producer sources, they are all there working on Jay-Z's Blueprint 3 album. Kanye's trainer Tweeted about his breakfast with the three of them the other morning …
Record Execs Wine And Dine Jay-Z, Then Skip Out On BillAtlantic Records executive Michael Kyser and Universal Music Group honcho Shawn Costner took Jay-Z and his entourage out to M2 in Chelsea in February and racked up a $1,500 tab.
Chris Brown/Rihanna 'Break Up' Explained: Source Says Jay-Z Made Them Take A BreatherUs Weekly is quoting a source who claims to know the relationship status regarding Chris Brown and Rihanna. "They're taking a break," the spy explains. "Jay-Z told Rihanna she needs to cut things out with Chris, at least in public." ....
Black Community Bitter About Chris BrownGayle King, editorial director at O, The Oprah Magazine, rejected Brown's recent apology in which he said in a statement that he was "sorry and saddened" and "seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones." "Right now, I can't think of anything that makes me …
Did Leona Lewis Spark Chris Brown, Rihanna Fight?If Chris Brown did indeed hit Rihanna early Sunday morning, it may not have been the first time.
Did Rihanna Give Chris Brown Herpes?The Rihanna and Chris Brown rumours are continuing- with the latest suggesting she may have given him herpes. Some websites are reporting that he allegedly attacked her after finding out she had given him an STD.
M.I.A.'s Grammy performance a disappointI'm sure she's thrilled to be included in hop-hop's cool kids club, and I'm not surprised she was elated to share the stage at the Grammys alongside royalty like Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, T.I., and Kanye West [..]. But personally, I'm disappointed that M.I.A.
Fox Attacks "Black President" While Defending "Magic Negro"Recently, Fox News, Michelle Malkin and Bill O'Reilly have attacked Jay Z for his song "My President is Black", originally a Young Jeezy song but Jay Z made his own version.
Young Jeezy, Jay Z Racist Video: "My President is Black" It seems President Barack Obama's 'post-racial America' is not post-racial at all - and Young Jeezy and Jay Z are making that very clear.
Jay-Z Explains Obama-Inspired 'History' SongSporting a tuxedo and his new favorite "schoolboy" style eyeglasses, Jay-Z took to the stage at the president's Neighborhood Ball Tuesday night to perform his new track dedicated to Commander in Chief, Barack Obama.
Economic Crisis Even for the Rich: Jay-Z Can't Even Get a Bank LoanIn 2007, the rapper invested in a real estate development venture called J Hotels which acquired a $66 million mid-block parcel in Chelsea, New York to build a high-end hotel.
Rapper Jay-Z to Headline Weekend Inaugural Club PartyBrooklyn rapper Jay-Z, whose lyrics President-elect Barack Obama famously channeled on the campaign trail in a swipe at his former rival, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, will headline an inaugural weekend opening party in Washington.
Beyonce's Wedding Ring Is 'Fake'Married BEYONCE KNOWLES has two engagement rings, and switches to a less expensive "fake" when she's onstage and out in public.
Rihanna/Jay-Z Alleged Affair Out in The OpenIn a recent interview with Associated Content Hay comes clean, admitting, "Along with one of my partners, I then began to fabricate stories of Rihanna and Jay-Z, leaking false rumors to tabloids, working internet message boards, etc.
New Jay Z Leak: Notorious Movie Soundtrack, Blueprint 3Another Jay-Z track has been leaked onto the internet. The track entitled, Brooklyn Go Hard is reported to be on Jigga's forthcoming album, Blueprint 3.
Beyonce & Jay-Z Forbes Richest Celebrity Couple, Beat Will & Jada; the Beckhams, Brangelina"BeyonJay" earned a total of $162 million between June 1, 2007 and June 1, 2008, which puts them on a perch overlooking second-place finishers Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, who pulled $85 million in the same time frame.
It's Lebron Or Bust For The KnicksOnce Donnie Walsh traded Zach Randolph and Jamal Crawford on Friday – eliminating $27 million in salary for the summer of 2010 – everything changed for the Knicks general manager. The Knicks won't just have the cap space to sign James, but give him his Scottie Pippen, too.
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