ContactMusic — Jay Z has gained a reputation as a straight talking man over his twenty or so years in the spotlight which means when hes praising the talents of others you know that his credence is something to be taken seriously Now admittedly J Cole is signed to ... more info

411 Mania — Is there interest in Kanye West and Jay-Z making a sequel to Watch the Throne? Did we enjoy Katy Perry's Saturday Night Live hosting gig? Is the return of Nine Inch Nails exciting news? 411's Chad Webb and Jeremy Thomas debate these topics and more ... more info

Perez Hilton — Ooh la la! Looks like Samantha Ronson took Erin Foster out on a hot date Monday night! The love birds went to see Jay-Z and Kanye West perform at the Staples Center for their Watch the Throne tour. Oooh, look at their faces… grr! Such badasses! L... more info

The Newsroom — Beyonce who is expecting her first child with Jay Z says that she is not going to stop at one because she wants a large family. "There is an attraction for sure about having a large family," the singer said. "But we will just have to see ... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Jay-Z and Kanye have decided not to film their single in Paris but at the Staples Centre in L.A. Apparently Kanye is directing this one. FSD more info

Guardian Music — Academy 2, ManchesterN-Dubz rapper/solo artiste Dappy is so synonymous with ludicrous headgear, it's impossible not to speculate about what he will be wearing on his bonce. A stuffed peacock? Small replica of the Houses of Parliament? Alas, this time... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Here is episode 2 of VOYR’s behind the scenes look at Kanye West and Jay-Z’s “Watch The Throne” tour. The Chi by toobu13 more info

Guardian Music — A Georgetown professor was ridiculed for teaching a course on Jay-Z, but modern culture without hip-hop is unimaginableJudging by the amount of fuss he caused, one would think Georgetown University Professor Michael Eric Dyson had floated the idea of... more info

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ContactMusic — Beyonce Knowles wants a large family The Run The World Girls hitmaker is currently pregnant with her first child with husband Jay-Z but revealed she hopes to have lots more kids before she turns 40 in 10 years time She said I have alwa... more info