ContactMusic — Jay-Z thought he would be more inspired by the birth of his daughter The rapper became father for the first time in January to baby Blue Ivy with wife Beyonce Knowles and although he thought the experience would have him locked in the studio wit... more info

The Newsroom — Jay-Z will be headlining and planning a two-day music festival in Philadelphia. more info

ContactMusic — Rapper Jay Z is hoping to persuade a very special friend to perform at his new two-day festival in Philadelphia in September 12 - U S President Barack Obama The mogul will headline the opening night of the first annual Budweiser Made in America event... more info

Gigwise — Rapper reveals support for gay marriage, says it is the 'right thing to do' more info

411 Mania — He doubts it'll happen though… more info

411 Mania — He's planning on spending a lot of time with Blue Ivy… more info

Topix — Jay-Z poses for a portrait at Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia. The rapper announced plans for a two-day music festival in Philadelphia's at Fairmount Park, featuring nearly 30 acts "that embody the American spirit" on Labor Day weekend, Se... more info

The Newsroom — Part 1 of 2: Roc Nation's newest star Rita Ora chats with Rap-Up TV about growing up in Kosovo, getting guidance from Jay-Z, idolizing Gwen Stefani, and receiving feedback from Beyoncé while recording her debut album. more info

The Newsroom — T-Pain explains why he has so many haters and credits Jay-Z for making him famous with his anti-Auto-Tune anthem "D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)." more info

Perez Hilton — Empire State of… what now? Native New Yorker Jay-Z will drive a few miles south this fall to headline a two-day music festival in The City of Brotherly Love. The massive event is a joint effort between Jay-Z and Philly’s mayor, Michael Nutter, se... more info