MTV.co.uk News — New York rapper Nas has recently opened up about fellow New Yorker Jay-Z’s 2009 hit, Empire State of Mind, featuring Alicia Keys. In a recent interview, Nas claimed that Jigga helped to shine... more info

The Mirror — Jay-Z and his wife Beyonce will compete in three categories at the 2010 Bet Awards. more info

MTV.com News — New dates have been added in Europe, Canada and the U.S.By Mawuse Ziegbe Drake Photo: Matt Harper/ MTV News Hip-hop and R&B hitmaker Drake has extended his successful Away From Home Tour until July. Originally scheduled to end in May, his t... more info

People.com — "Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Rihanna and Fabolous also in the running more info

AngryApe — The best of package will be out this summer more info

MTV.co.uk News — Jay-Z and Beyonce lead the nominations for this year’s BET (Black Entertainment Television) Awards. Rapper Jigga is up for five gongs while his missus is featured in four categories. Alicia... more info

Gigwise — Along with Beyonce and Alicia Keys... more info

People.com — • Calling all the single ladies! After joining hubby Jay-Z at a Yankees game in New York, Beyoncé stepped out on her own to celebrate a pal's birthday at Manhattan hot spot Provocateur. A source tells PEOPLE the singer "laughed with the birthday g... more info

MTV.com News — Obama favorite will be joined by Mexican duo Rodrigo y Gabriela.By Mawuse Ziegbe Beyoncé Photo: Getty Images Beyoncé will perform Wednesday night (May 19) at the White House State Dinner along with Mexican duo Rodrigo y Gabriela. The sta... more info

MTV.com News — Jay-Z's protégé says featuring on songs with Wale, Jay Electronica, Mos Def and others among his favorites.By Jayson Rodriguez J. Cole Photo: MTV News Jay-Z's latest protégé, J.Cole, has dropped two impressive mixtapes in The Come Up an... more info