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Eminem Leads Grammy Nominations with 10

(Dec. 2) -- When Eminem was first nominated for album of the year some 10 years ago for "The Marshall Mathers LP," it marked a milestone for the Grammys as it chose to honor an album that was considered masterful in its artistry yet morally bankrupt in its values. On Wednesday, as the Recording Academy once again...

Roc-a-Fella Co-Founder Kareem Burke Busted in Multistate Pot Ring

(Oct. 15) -- Law enforcement officials busted a major wholesale marijuana ring based in Florida and New York today, hauling in 45 people, including Kareem Burke, a rap mogul who founded the Roc-a-Fella record label with rapper Jay-Z and label executive Damon Dash in the '90s. Burke was allegedly caught on a wiretap...

Forbes 400 Breakdown: America's Richest Reside in Calif., Still Mostly Male

(Sept. 23) -- A billi? That's right, a cool billion dollars was the minimum amount for securing a spot on this year's Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest Americans (which unfortunately did not include the originator of the phrase "billi," rapper Jay-Z, although he did get the coveted spot on the magazine's cover, alongside...

New Eco-App Declares U2 Bad for the Planet

(Sept. 7) -- Justin Bieber's place in the musical canon may be a matter of debate, but from an environmental standpoint, at least, he's on the side of the angels. Bieber is one of a number of artists -- along with Jay-Z, Lady Gaga and the Georgia indie-pop band Of Montreal -- to be designated an "Earth Saver" by a new app...

Less Obvious Ways Forbes' Best-Paid Rappers Could Spend Their Riches

(Aug. 18) -- According to Forbes Magazine's Hip-Hop's Cash Kings 2010 list, rappers may not make quite as much as you think. Or, more specifically, they do not earn as much as you might think from their actual rapping. It seems that being a producer, vodka mogul and actor all prove much more lucrative than the music...

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LOOK: Are These Proposed Nets Logo Better Than The Real Thing?

If you found yourself underwhelmed by Jay-Z's logo design for the Brooklyn Nets, we invite you to check out "Reset The Nets," a personal campaign from designer Andrew Guirguis who has taken it upon himself to craft up new designs for the sports team.

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Scarface, Beanie Sigel 'Mac & Brad' Album: 12 Songs in, No Jay or Kanye in Sight

Scarface and Beanie Sigel fans will be happy to learn that the duo are apparently 12 songs deep into their long-awaited collaboration album Mac & Brad , and will have an album out sometime next year, according to a recent interview with MTV.

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New York Post Writer's Racist Rant About Jay-Z

A New York sportswriter is in hot water after writing that the Brooklyn Nets should change their name to the "New York N------s" because they are co-owned by Jay-Z. Phil Mushnick, who writes for the New York Post, has apparently been a long-time critic of the rapper's role in the franchise.

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Jay-Z, Mr Beyonce, Launches Empire Facebook Game

According to the description on Facebook, Empire promises that it "takes you on a journey from the streets of Marcy Housing in Brooklyn to the hotspots of the rich and famous: from hustler, to entrepreneur, to business mogul."

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06/02/12 Rita Ora shocked by Jay-Z Source: Sky News - Australia The 21-year-old singer didn't expect the media mogul to be present when she flew to New York to meet with his Roc Nation record label and was completely overwhelmed when she walked into the room and was greeted by the 'legend'.
06/01/12 Big Sean Wants To Pass, Pass, Pass Jay-Z & Kanye West,... Source: SOHH Having already clocked in time with music legends, Sean said he is determined to push hip-hop's boundaries.
05/24/12 Eyes up! Kanye West can't keep his gaze off Kim... Source: STV Kanye West just can't take his eyes of Kim Kardashian's ample curves Pic: Rapper Kanye and reality TV star and socialite Kim looked like the ultimate power couple, as the gorgeous pair hit the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival last night.
05/23/12 Kendrick Lamar Speaks On Brief Involvement with Def... Source: VladTV Back when Kendrick Lamar was only a teenager, he was given a shot by Def Jam to put forth his musical talents.
05/23/12 Jeff Lorber on Upcoming Playboy Community Concert;... Source: EURweb.com *Jazz may be his forte, but Jeff Lorber knows how universal a language music really is.

Background on jay z

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor.

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