Stereogum — October 27, 2005. East Rutherford, New Jersey. The building then known as the American Airlines Arena. My first Jay-Z show. (I was pretty late. Can’t believe I didn’t see the Hard Knock Life tour.) It was deep into Jay’s fake retirement — ... more info

Consequence Of Sound — He also revealed what it would take to get him back in the studio and the origins of Blue Ivy's name in a wide-ranging interview. JAY-Z Says Getting Rights to His Masters Was “The Fight of My Life” Eddie Fu more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Settling a viral debate, Jay-Z says take the $500,000 instead of the chance to pick his brain over dinner. He says all his know-how is in his albums. more info

Consequence Of Sound — The first hip-hop billionaire said all the knowledge you need is in his lyrics. JAY-Z Puts an End to “$500K or Lunch” Debate: “You Gotta Take the Money” Eddie Fu more info

Stereogum — Jay-Z has weighed in on the “dinner with Jay-Z or 500K” meme. In case you’re not familiar, the question has been circulating for a few years now — mainly, whether or or not it’s more beneficial to share a meal with a rich and well-connec... more info

Stereogum — Mark Howard James, the DJ and producer best known as DJ Mark The 45 King, has died. His friend DJ Premier broke the news with a heartfelt tribute today on Instagram. No cause of death was revealed. Mark was 62. more info

Consequence Of Sound — The Bronx native was behind classic hits like "Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)" and "Stan." DJ Mark The 45 King, Eminem and JAY-Z Producer, Dead at 62 Eddie Fu more info

411 Mania — Kanye West and Jay-Z have reunited for their first track since their public falling out, which played at West's album release event on Thursday. The post Kanye West and Jay-Z Reunite For New Track Played At West’s Album Release Event appeared first... more info

Consequence of Sound — JAY-Z will produce the Netflix movie, as well as provide original music. Idris Elba and JAY-Z team up for new Western film The Harder They Fall Lake Schatz more info

Consequence of Sound — JAY-Z reportedly felt Kaepernick "turned a legitimate workout into a publicity stunt." JAY-Z “disappointed” with Colin Kaepernick over NFL workout: Report Alex Young more info