Consequence of Sound — "Ya'll don't mind if I take my time? I'm really overwhelmed in the moment." more info

Sky News — In front of 18,000 fans, the US rapper described his humble beginnings in a public housing project near the new basketball venue. more info

411 Mania — Well, kind of… more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Jay-Z just finished his first of eight shows in a row in the brand new Barclays Center (that, concerts aside, he has a huge economic stake in). The first night was just mostly Jay. He kept the special guests... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Hologram Biggie! (via highacez) Move over hologram Tupac! At tonight's Jay-Z show at the new Barclays Center, his first of eight, Jay brought out hologram Biggie! Stay tuned for more on this show.... more info

Topix — In this Sept. 26, 2011 file photo, entertainer Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter gestures during a news conference in front of Barclays Center, under construction in the background, as Brooklyn borough President Marty Markowitz, right, applauds in downtown Brookl... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Talib Kweli w/ Idle Warship at Culture Shock 2012 (more by Kellyann Petry) As mentioned in What's Going on Friday?, there's an afterparty for tonight's Jay-Z Barclays show (9/28, his first of eight) happening at Free Candy (905 Atlantic Ave)... more info

CNN Showbiz — Jay-Z denies rumors that Beyonce is expecting, Reese Witherspoon welcomes a baby, and Nicki Minaj gets a new TV show. more info

Starpulse — Rihanna is usually known for her risque wardrobe, so we didn't expect her to wear pajamas to the grand opening of her pal Jay-Z's 40/40 nightclub in Brooklyn. more info

ContactMusic — Jay Z reckons that he's a living embodiment of the American dream after pulling himself up from a bad neighbourhood in New York to become a... more info