AngryApe — 'Decoded' will explain the idea behind his words more info

Guardian Music — The pop-culture polymath has used his spectacular tastes to introduce people to much-maligned musical genres. But if only he could get around to releasing his own recordingsVincent Gallo is one of the few modern renaissance men. He boasts a long list... more info

AngryApe — He slams Hova in a new retaliation song more info

Rolling Stone — • News Ticker: Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, Rakim • Jackson Inquiry Focuses on Personal Doctor • Ozzy Says He’s Dropping Zakk Wylde • Rock-A-Likes: Big Names Strike Familiar Poses • Beatles Artwork Comes to “Box of Vision” Set • Dylan, Mell... more info

Rolling Stone — Jay-Z told Atlanta radio station V-103 he’s writing a book called Decoded that will reveal the secrets behind some of his trickiest rhymes, XXL reports. Jay said contracts for the other two books he’s rumored to be writing (a memoir and a busines... more info

AllHipHop — The Game’s efforts to humiliate Jay-Z have entered a new phase with “I’m so Wavy,” a new recorded dis of the Compton MC’s Brooklyn-based counterpart.   In the four minute and 50 second song, which hit the Internet o... more info

VH1 News — Did the Game go too far with his Jay-Z dis record? Our hip-hop experts wonder if Jay will fire back at the Compton MC, in Off the Dome. more info

Perfect Porridge — Back January, NYC DJ Max Tannone (formerly known as DJ Minty Fresh Beats) paired songs from Jay Z’s Black Album and American Gangster with select tracks from Radiohead albums. Check it out here. The sequel to the original Jaydiohead came out ... more info

AllHipHop — Flavor Flav will bring his unique brand of Hip-Hop to Middle Tennessee this weekend in Murfreesboro. Flavor, known as "the world’s greatest hype man," will perform at club 527 Main Street on July 18. Flavor’s shows are known to be high ... more info

MTV.com News — Hov also explains reason for cancellation of his Atlanta show on Sunday.By Shaheem Reid Jay-Z Photo: Jerritt Clark/WireImage It takes a big personality to stop a Jay-Z concert, and they don't get much bigger than the one who stopped Hov's ... more info