• Beyoncé Biography In The Works From J. Randy Taraborrelli, Due Out Fall 2015

    Beyoncé has been one of the most influential pop culture figures of the past decade, and now a biography is being written about her inspiring life. Billed as the first comprehensive biography of the pop star, the book will be released fall 2015 via Grand Central Books. The author of the biography, J. Randy Taraborrelli, will "explore all facets of Knowles' life," starting with her childhood performances, detailing her time with Destiny's Child and as a solo artist and looking inside her marriage to Jay Z, Billboard reports.

  • T.I. Performs 'Paperwork' Tracks "No Mediocre," "About The Money," Reads "Texts From Your Mom" On Jimmy Kimmel Live! [WATCH]

    T.I. stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night in support of his upcoming ninth studio album, Paperwork, due out October 21 via Grand Hustle Records/Columbia Records. He hit the outdoor Hollywood stage to perform his hits "No Mediocre" and "About the Money." He also participated in a new segment called "Texts From Your Mom," where he read actual texts that people have received from their mothers.

  • Jay Z Dissed In France Heading To Louvre With Beyonce, Blue Ivy: Jigga Embarrassed When Tourist Didn’t Know Who He Was? [VIDEO]

    Given the fact that Jay Z is arguably the most famous man in the world you’d think everyone would know him – if not for his music (which is crazy if you don’t know his music), at least for his all-ruling wife, Beyonce, and daughter Blue Ivy. Well, apparently that message goes as far as France because during a recent visit to the Louvre in Paris one tourist asked, “Who is he?” And from the looks of it, Jigga was NOT having it…

  • While Media Speculates On Divorce Beyoncé And Jay Z Have Actually Been Recording Joint Album

    Perhaps all of those divorce rumors were meant to divert attention from what Beyoncé and Jay Z really had up their sleeves. A few weeks after winding down their On The Run tour the couple appears to be on very solid footing. They have been spotted shopping for real estate in both L.A. And Paris, something that divorcing couples simply never do. Sources are also claiming that Beyoncé and Jay Z are actually sneaking into the studio to record, together.

  • Global Citizen Festival eBay Auction Features Mr. Brainwash Portrait of Jay Z and Other Art To Raise Money For Poverty [PHOTOS]

    Global Citizen partnered with eBay to hold the 2014 Global Citizen Festival in New York City to help end extreme poverty by the year 2030. The charitable act was backed by celebrities including Carrie Underwood, No Doubt, Jessica Alba, and others who signed memorabilia that is now being auctioned off to raise money for various charities. Among the items is a portrait of Jay Z by Mr. Brainwash.

  • Nas May Be Releasing New Music "Sooner Than Next Week" [WATCH]

    Nas has been riding pretty high this past year with the premiere of his documentary Time is Illmatic, which celebrates the 20th anniversary of his classic debut album Illmatic. To make things even better, we'll probably be getting some new music from the legendary New York rapper very, very soon. In an interview with Angie Martinez on Power 105.1, Nas hints at the release of some new music in the near future, possibly even today.

  • 'Law & Order: SVU' To Air Episode Based On Jay Z/Solange Elevator Fight [WATCH]

    One of this year's biggest headlines, the infamous Solange/Jay Z elevator fight, has become the storyline for an upcoming episode of Law & Order: SVU. As HotNewHipHip reports, the long-running NBC drama announced that the episode "American Disgrace" will depict a fictionalized version of the scandal and explore why sh*t goes down when there's a billion dollars in an elevator.

  • J. Cole Talks Jay Z And Tupac's Influence On His Career [WATCH]

    In a new interview with Steve Lobel on Blurred Culture, North Carolina rapper J. Cole talked about his favorite rappers, notably Jay Z and Tupac. Although he signed to Jay Z's label Roc Nation in 2009, he said the Brooklyn rapper was a mentor of his long before he was signed to the label and that he was able to connect with Tupac's music even at the age of seven.
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