Stereogum — The past few days in rap music criticism have been consumed with conversations about Nas' new album and JAY-Z and Beyoncé's new album and the death of XXXTentacion. It's been a lot, and it hasn't left much room for conversation about the real rap al... more info

411 Mania — TMZ reports that in his new track “Apeshit,” Jay-Z revealed that he turned down an offer from the NFL to perform at the Super Bowl[.........] The post Jay-Z Reveals He Turned Down Super Bowl Halftime Show appeared first on 411MANIA. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Not just an all-star collaborative album to capitalize on fame, and not just the happy ending to Beyonce and Jay-Z's highly publicized marital struggles, Everything Is Love is a lush-sounding and effortlessly enjoyable rap/R&B triumph. Continue ... more info

TMZ — Jay-Z says the NFL approached him to perform at the Super Bowl -- but he shot them down saying, "You need me, I don't need you." It's all part of Jay and Beyonce's new song, "Apesh*t" (featuring Quavo and Offset) which dropped this past weekend.… ... more info

Consequence of Sound — A sweeping capstone to the superstars’ reconciliation saga that includes Lemonade and 4:44. more info

The Daily Mail — Beyonce and Jay-Z continued to show off their star power as they took to the stage at the Amsterdam Arena, Netherlands while continuing their On The Run II Tour on Tuesday. more info

Time — Leave it to Beyoncé and Jay-Z to redefine what “pulling a Beyoncé” can be. Last Saturday, the pair headlined London Stadium as part of their joint On the Run II Tour, and at the end of their career-spanning set a message flashed on the screens:... more info

TMZ — ON TODAY'S SHOW XXXTentacion: The Tragic End Paris Hilton: Who The Heck Is Lindsay Lohan? Rob Kardashian: Blac Chyna Ruined Father's Day! Beyonce & Jay-Z: Album Beef With Nas? more info

BBC News - UK — Beyonce and Jay-Z's joint album was being worked on three hours before it came out, producers reveal. more info

TMZ — Jay-Z and Beyonce dropping their surprise album the day after Nas released his, has many fans thinking the legendary Jay-Nas beef is back, but this won't be a throwback to 2001 ... TMZ has learned. Sources close to Nas tell us… more info