Jay-Z

Top Grammy nominees line up road work

source: LiveDaily.com

Jay-Z [ tickets ], whose five nominations include two entries for rap song, has a 19-date tour between Feb. 20 and March 26. Most of those dates are in the East and the South. Jay-Z [ tickets ], whose five nominations include two entries for rap song, has a 19-date tour between Feb. 20 and March 26. M...

Published Thu, Dec 3

Kid Cudi Eyes Sophomore Album, "This One Is Gonna Be More Playful & Fun"

source: SOHH

Rap newcomer Kid Cudi's debut album Man On The Moon: The End Of Days made an impressive first-week run landing at No. 4. With just seven days under his belt, Cudi's new album has sold 104,300 copies. (Sales Wrap) No further details on the album have been revealed as of now.

Published Thu, Dec 3

New band of the day – No 682: Professor Green

source: EducationGuardian.co.uk

This north London MC is a bit of an Asher Roth – he's OK, but nothing to write, or rap, home about Hometown: Upper Clapton, London. The buzz: "Definitely above the current level of urban rap/dance." Least likely to: Be considered a defining new force in grime or UK rap.

Published Thu, Dec 3

50 Cent Blasts Jay-Z's Business Practices, "He Thinks He's F*cking Jesus"

source: SOHH

50 Cent recently added fuel to his war of words against Jay-Z by discussing the rap mogul's past business mistakes.... 50 Cent recently added fuel to his war of words against Jay-Z by discussing the rap mogul's past business mistakes. Speaking on his past joint venture with Freeway and Jay, 50 e...

Published Wed, Dec 2

2010 Grammy Nominees

source: Nah Right

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration Beyoncé & Kanye West – “Ego” Keri Hilson, Kanye West & Ne-Yo – “Knock You Down” Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West – “Run This Town” The Lonely Island & T-Pain – “I’m On A Boat” T.I. & Justin Timberlake – “Dead And Gone”

Published Wed, Dec 2

Beyonce, Taylor Swift Lead Grammy Nominations

source: Rolling Stone

The nominations for the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards were announced tonight (December 2) during a televised one-hour special concert event. Best Rap Solo Performance Drake – “Best I Ever Had” Eminem – “Beautiful” Jay-Z – “D.O.A (Death of Auto-Tune)” Kid Cudi – “Day ‘N’ Nite”

Published Wed, Dec 2

Security At Jay-Z's 40/40 Club To Face Assault Charges (Video)

source: hiphopwired.com

When testosterone, a crowded club and members of security mix, the end result is always less than favorable. A rap mogul that can attest to that is Jay-Z; now that members of security at his 40/40 club in Atlantic City are being investigated on assault charges.

Published Tue, Dec 1

Cops Investigate Brutal Beating At Jay-Z Club

source: ContactMusic.com

Bouncers at rap mogul Jay-Z 's Atlantic City, New Jersey club are facing assault charges after a weekend fight.

Published Tue, Dec 1