MTV.co.uk News — Ja Rule has recently spoke on rappers who are aging, like Jay-Z, and why there is no longer an age limit on hip-hop. Ja believes that Jigga will always be successful in hip-hop because he has... more info

ContactMusic — Rapper JAY-Z has reportedly agreed to settle a trademark infringement lawsuit with DAVID ORTIZ after suing the baseball player over the name of his nightclub in the... more info

MTV.com News — Who is the hottest breakthrough MC of this year? Your vote will decide -- the winner will be revealed July 25!By Shaheem Reid Photo: MTV News Last year, as part of our annual "Hottest MCs in the Game" rollout, we asked the audience — the p... more info

MTV.com News — She also talks about possible appearance at Em and Jay-Z's joint concerts: 'That's a huge stage to be a part of.'By James Dinh Rihanna Photo: RapRadar Eminem ventured outside his inner circle when it came to collaborations on the just-relea... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Jay-Z has scrapped plans for a surprise concert in his native New York after city officials voiced concerns about security and refused to grant the rapper permission to perform. more info

Big Apple Music Scene — New York’s Mayor’s office has called off a scheduled free concert featuring Jay-Z on top of the marquee at Ed Sullivan theater (where Late Night with David Letterman tapes) after the free Drake/Hanson concert last week turned into a riot. (NY Pos... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Jay-Z has been forced to cancel a planned free concert in his native New York as city officials refused to grant permission for the performance due to security concerns. The rap giant had planned a... more info

Pop Crunch — The Big Apple may be the “Concrete Jungle Where Dreams Are Made Of,” but it’s no longer the ideal city to take in a free concert. Mayor Michael Bloomberg has pulled the plug on a scheduled performance by Jay-Z above the marquee at Manhattan’s... more info

Perez Hilton — Boo! We bet this would have been a really great show! Jay-Z was slated to perform above the marquee at the Ed Sullivan Theater for The Late Show With David Letterman Monday, but the Mayor is having the show cancel the gig. On the heels of the chaos t... more info

VH1 News — Jay-Z had planned to surprise New Yorkers with a concert in Manhattan atop the Ed Sullivan Theater marquee for his appearance on David Letterman's show. However, New York City officials denied a permit for the event citing "capacity and security reas... more info