Gigwise — US critics hail rappers 80 minute show a success despite late start more info

ContactMusic — Jay-Z performed an intimate show at South by Southwest SXSW festival last night 12 03 12 The Encore rapper was given a police escort from the airport to perform at the special show in Austin Texas for a crowd of just 2800 The set was... more info

ContactMusic — Hip-hop superstar Jay Z thrilled fans by bringing Linkin Park rapper Mike Shinoda onstage with him at the South By Southwest Sxsw Music Festival in Texas on Monday 12Mar12 The Big Pimpin hitmaker took song requests for the gig in Austin from follower... more info

USA Today Music — Jay-Z came, saw and conquered at Austin City Limits Live during his Monday night performance as part of South By Southwest. more info

The Newsroom — Jay-Z isn't the only hip-hop mogul heading to South by Southwest this year, 50 Cent will perform his debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin' in its entirety for the first time ever at this year?s hipster/music festival in Austin, Texas.The G-Unit m... more info

The Newsroom — Last year, Jay-Z may have surprised unexpected fans by hopping onstage with Kanye West at SXSW, but this year we know in advance, Mr Carter will definitely be there!Jay-Z is returning to this year?s hipster festival in Austin, Texas and he will perfo... more info

Pop Candy — I promise to keep the South by Southwest news to a minimum this week, but occasionally something might spark my interest ... like when a show ... more info

ContactMusic — Jay Z and his wife Beyonce enjoyed a rare break from raising their two month old tot Blue Ivy Carter by taking in a gig performed by their good friend and superstar producer The-dream on Sunday Associated Press spotted the pair in New York in the Vip... more info

Stereogum — Tonight, Jay-Z is in Austin, digging deep into his endless bag of awesome songs as some sort of American Express promotional stunt that’s presumably netted him only god knows how much money. But Jay-Z getting paid is also good news for us, since it... more info

ContactMusic — Singer Robin Thicke celebrated his 35th birthday this weekend 10-11Mar12 with a star-studded dinner in New York for friends including Jay Z and Beyonce The star turned 35 on Saturday 10Mar12 and he marked the occasion by booking a table at Manhattan ... more info