Perez Hilton — Going on tour is one way to drop that baby weight! Jay-Z is planning a super blockbuster tour for his wife and mother of his child, Beyoncé. Bey hinted at a possible comeback and Jay is trying to strike up HUGE bucks for her return. Sources say tha... more info

Guardian Music — Our correspondents clocked the best of the action at the start of this year's SXSW; now, more bleary-eyed, they note the highlights of the rest of the festival Listen now to our special SXSW podcastJack White is worth waiting for …The queue outside... more info

Guardian Music — Touring the UK with Talib Kweli are representatives of a new breed of homegrown, politically engaged rapperJay-Z and Kanye West's Watch the Throne, which dropped in August 2011, epitomised the glut and profligacy in modern day hip-hop. "What's 50 gra... more info

Gigwise — Rapper rumoured to be seeking huge pay deal for wife after birth of daughter more info

Gigwise — Rapper rumoured to be seeking pay deal for wife after birth of daughter more info

E! Online — Why do musicians like Jay Z spread beliefs in global conspiracy the Illuminati in their music? —Traceless T., via Facebook You speak of the ongoing accusations against... more info

ContactMusic — Rap newcomer Mac Miller was a double winner at the 2012 mtvU Woodie Awards on Thursday 15Mar12 The hip-hop star beat the likes of The Black Keys Foster the People and rapper J Cole to claim the Woodie of the Year and triumphed over Kanye West and Jay... more info

ContactMusic — Jay Zs former Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder is facing prison time after confessing to his involvement in a massive marijuana trafficking ring Kareem Biggs Burke was one of over 40 people taken into custody in October 2010 following police raids in N... more info

Guardian Music — All the hottest action from Texas including Jay-Z, Michael Kiwanuka and Santigold. And, er, Kenny Rogers more info

Guardian Music — Nas made hip-hop that was fat-free, cliche-light and peppered with wordplay that would have had Keats noddingNas only has himself to blame. Nobody was expecting perfection on his first album, Illmatic. He could have picked inferior producers. He coul... more info