ContactMusic — JAY-Z's former protege TRU LIFE has pleaded guilty to gang assault, after his brother confessed to manslaughter in connection to a fatal 2009 stabbing in New York.The rapper, who was once signed to Jay-Z's Roc-A-Fella Records roster, faces eight year... more info

Guardian Music — Former White Stripes man vows to restrict himself to the Raconteurs, the Dead Weather and solo material from now onJack White has announced that he will never form another band. Three weeks after the dissolution of the White Stripes, White said he is... more info

ContactMusic — Rapper JAY-Z has reportedly lost his bid to convince basketball star CARMELO ANTHONY to join his team, the New Jersey Nets.The hip-hop mogul, who holds a share in the professional team, was said to have met with Anthony and Nets owner Mikhail Prokhor... more info

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The Hip Hop Chronicle — As part of their annual Two Kings charity event, Jay-Z and LeBron James unveiled a brand new gym at the LA’s Boys & Girls Club. Rap-Up were on hand to speak to the pair and capture footage from the unveiling.   a2a_linkname="Jay-Z And LeBron James... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Winner of the MTV's Best Of The Best: UK MCs 2010 poll Tinie Tempah has revealed that he has high hopes of one day becoming as successful an artist and businessman as Jay-Z. He told The Mirror:... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Jay-Z has won a legal battle against a Newcastle Restuarant using the name Rocafella. Last year Terry Miller was the subject of a writ by Roc-A-Fella Records, which claimed his restaurant breached its trademark rights. Jay-Z launched court proceeding... more info

Pop Crunch — In Sports News, Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony is likely listening to Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ “Empire State of Mind” on repeat this Tuesday morning as reports surface that his home team for the past seven seasons have agreed to trade him to... more info

Unreality Music — Rihanna was treated to a surprise performance by Snoop Dog and Warren G at her 23rd birthday party. The ‘What’s My Name?’ singer reached the age on Sunday (20.02.11) and after performi... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Tinie Tempah has revealed that Jay-Z offered to break him into the United States market. Speaking to The Mirror, Tinie revealed that he met the veteran rapper about the possibility of working together. After that they had a coversation where Jay-Z o... more info