Dlisted — At the ripe age of 9, Willow Smith can pat herself on the back for knowing how to wear the hell out of a pair of Converse leggings. And now she can also pat the last name on her birth certificate for helping her land a record deal with Jay-Z! And by ... more info

MTV.com News — Jonze went from directing Weezer's "Buddy Holly" video to an Oscar nomination for "Being John Malkovich."By Eric Ditzian David Fincher Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/ Getty Images Somewhere between directing Will Smith and then Robert Pattinson... more info

MTV.com News — It's unclear what album leaked track might end up on.By Jayson Rodriguez T.I. and Mary J. Blige Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Mary J. Blige is known as the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, but the veteran singer has more range than a rifle. Blig... more info

Topix — Willow Smith, 9, has the backing of entertainment mogul Jay-Z. Will Smith's 9-year-old daughter is an overnight singing sensation, and she's got Jay-Z to back her. more info

MTV.com News — The 40-year-old MC is rewriting the hip-hop handbook, powering through perhaps his most dominant year yet.By Jayson Rodriguez Jay-Z performs at Comerica Park on Thursday in Detroit, Michigan Photo: Getty Images Although it's been almost exa... more info

MTV.com News — The Toronto MC exceeded the hype, working his relentless grind from mixtape acclaim to chart-topping fame in an unforgettable year.By Shaheem Reid Drake Photo: Michael Caulfield/ WireImage Wack rappers, your worst fears have been realized: ... more info

MTV.com News — Eight-time nominee will kick off the big night Sunday.By Mawuse Ziegbe Eminem Photo: Michael Caulfield/ WireImage VMA vet Eminem will not only return to the stage Sunday, his performance will open the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. Fresh fro... more info

MTV.com News — Superstar mogul compares Will and Jada Pinkett's 9-year-old to a young Michael Jackson during call to 'On-Air With Ryan Seacrest.'By Daniela Capistrano Willow Smith Photo: Alan Silfen Just two days after Willow Smith's kid-friendly club ban... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The series is back Sept. 21 with an episode Rolling Stone says will featuremusic from Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, and the much-touted Britney Spears episode. more info

ContactMusic — Rap superstar JAY-Z will lead the way at the 2010 BET Hip-Hop Awards after scoring 11 nominations.The hip-hop mogul is up for the top prizes of Lyricist of the Year,... more info