Gigwise — After it recent reports... more info

Perez Hilton — As we told you earlier, reports have been swirling that Kanye West and Jay-Z were fighting over their touring design. Well Jay says hell no to all of that! Jay thinks the rumors are escalating because of rivals who are super J of their success, but... more info

ContactMusic — Rap superstar Jay Z has defended his decision to sign an exclusive retail deal for his highly-anticipated joint release with Kanye West, insisting it is the only way to avoid the album leaking online. The hip-hop heavyweights have negotiated a specia... more info

Pop Crunch — Jay-Z and Kanye, who collectively call themselves “The Throne” and will drop an album called “Watch the Throne” on August 8, are reportedly engaged in some backstage drama as they [...] more info

ContactMusic — Jay Z has shot down reports of a rift with Kanye West, blaming disgruntled rivals for spreading false rumours about the rap duo because they are "really hot right now". The Empire State of Mind hitmaker was alleged to have fallen out with West just d... more info

Perez Hilton — A royal storm is brewing between Jay-Z and Kanye West! The two rappers, who both claim the throne, are struggling through creative differences on their upcoming tour. The tour, which will showcase their collaboration album Watch the Throne, is obvio... more info

VH1 Blog — Jay-Z and Kanye West‘s album length collaboration Watch The Throne has a name (The Throne), a release date (August 8 digital and August 12 physical) and a slew of announced tour dates. What’s left to wonder about? According to the New York Post�... more info

Gigwise — He produced some of the album... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Record store bosses in the US have written an open letter slamming Jay-Z and Kanye West for signing exclusive deals with shops over their upcoming joint album release. more info

NME — Singer spent sabbatical watching Jay-Z gigs and visiting Great Wall Of China more info