AngryApe — Unless he can collaborate with Ice Cube, Nas or Jay-Z more info

AllHipHop — Earlier this week Jay-Z’s philanthropic efforts were recognized in a private New York ceremony, as the mogul received a special humanitarian award from the United Nations.   The esteemed distinction was bestowed by actor and host Michael Dou... more info

Rolling Stone — • Sony Buys Out Bertelsmann Top stories from the last three days: • Phish Reunite For Shows in March 2009 • Fall Out Boy’s Folie A Deux: A First Listen • Jay-Z Playing Free Voter Registration Shows • On The Charts: Demi Lovato, Kings of ... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — Dotmusic - Rap superstar to play two concerts in support of Barack Obama more info

People.com — The rapper – who's married to Beyoncé – looks forward to having kids ... "someday" more info

The Newsroom — Paparazzi called in tip on Locklear, Hip-hop star Jay-Z to perform at Obama voter drive, Veteran designer Sonia Rykiel celebrates 40 years in fashion. (Oct. 2) more info

MTV.com News — MC has some rapping competition from Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at NYC event. Photo: Jemal Countess/WireImage more info

E! Online — Jay-Z is temporarily trading Beyoncé for Barack. The hip-hop heavyweight announced he'll perform two free shows this weekend in Detroit and Miami as part of a voter-registration... more info

Yahoo! Music — E! Online - Jay-Z is temporarily trading Beyoncé for Barack. more info

E! OnlineJay-Z stumps for Obama, new votersLos Angeles Times - 2 hours agoRap entertains, rock pays -- is that the message from a pair of politically motivated pop music events? Rapper and music mogul Jay-Z will perform for free this weekend -- on Sa... more info