In a rare co-headlining concert pairing, Jay-Z and Eminem are set to hit the stage together for shows in their home towns. Jay and Em are teaming up to perform in Detroit and New York, taking on Detroit’s Comerica Park on September 2 and New York’s Yankee stadium on September 13. The two record breaking […]
Even at 40, Jay-Z is appearing to be at top form when compared to other rappers that he must compete with. With his latest single “Young Forever” making its way onto the top 10 of the Billboard charts, Jay can now stand victorious as the rapper with the most top 10 singles ever. Wow, people […]
Following the wrap up of his widely successful Blueprint III tour Jay-Z is announcing plans to travel overseas for a list of European tour dates. As previously reported Jay’s been confirmed to headline several festivals across the pond including the Oxegen Fest alongside Eminem, and the Wireless Fest in London. Now however, he’s expanding his […]
“I won’t allow myself to be placed in a box where I can only do one style, or do one kind of music. They should expect the unexpected on this one.” Some say that imitation is a form of flattery and those that choose to semi-replicate what another does can only be the start of […]
Jay-Z is continuing to line up his summer concert schedule and this time is set to headline another festival over seas. Jay has just been announced as the headliner for the 2010 Wireless Festival. Taking place July 4 in London’s Hyde Park, the concert will feature Jay as well as Pink, Gossip, The Temper Trap […]
Every great star is meant to take a tailspin and fall to their lowest in order to deal with the adversity against him/her and rise back to reclaim their position. Kobe Bryant went through it with his infidelity and Tiger Woods is currently going through it due to mistresses that seemed to open their mouths […]
Most rappers coming up in the game, and even those established already have particular pinnacles that they would like to reach in regards to collaborations. For some, the idea of recording with Jay-Z is a high point that certain artists strive for. For Young Money’s Drake, not only has he been able to receive the […]
Shawn Carter’s run as the hottest MC in the game is continuing to seem more and more fitting as he continues to break records and shatter feats with his music. Jay-Z’s Blueprint III album was a widespread success and led to him breaking Elvis’s record for the most number one albums. Now Jay’s back on […]
Looks like New York will have to wait a little longer to be seduced by that “Empire State Of Mind” as the World Series performance scheduled for Jay-Z and Alicia Keys has been pushed back to Thursday instead of today. Initially, it was reported that Hov had agreed to perform for Game 1, but had […]
Even with the slew of promising acts in the Hip-Hop community, the MTV Hottest MC’s In The Game revealed that, in their opinion, Jay-Z is still the God of the rap game as he ranked in at number 1. With mixed reviews of his latest entry, The Blueprint III, one thing that is certain is […]
“As far as comparisons, I try to compare myself with the greats.” Expectations are a way for people to place faith in others and give them the feeling that they will never let him/her down. The problem with expectations for some, however, is actually living up to them as the bar may be set entirely […]
The month of September saw the boiling point of New York rap for 2009. Backed by releases such as Jadakiss and Fabolous, the 90s era of Hip-Hop was slowly making its presence felt. The Blueprint III and Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…pt. 2, blew the lid right off everything as the veterans showcased the fact […]
