MTV.com News — 'It was fantastic,' Hov says.By Shaheem Reid Jay-Z Photo: Bryan Bedder/ Getty Images BROOKLYN, New York — On Thursday, Jay-Z told MTV News he has grand plans to have major musical performances once the new Barclays Center — future home... more info

Live Daily — There's no shortage of aspiring rappers who look to Jay-Z [ tickets ] for inspiration, and with the success of his 11th studio release, "The Blueprint 3," and its catchy single "Empire State of Mind" (dubbed a "New York anthem" by Oprah Winfrey), man... more info

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MTV.com News — Record company announced imprisoned rapper's song will premiere next week.By Jayson Rodriguez T.I. Photo: Grand Hustle Taking a page out of Michael Jordan's book when the hoops legend returned from his first retirement, T.I.'s new song tit... more info

MTV.com News — Weezy is expected to be sentenced and turn himself in Monday in New York.By Shaheem Reid Lil Wayne (file) Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage Lil Wayne headed back to Miami on Wednesday after an eventful few days in New York. Weezy was supposed... more info

Idolator — As if it was ever in doubt. Jay-Z returned to New York's Madison Square Garden last night, and — no surprise — he still runs this town. Hova staged a spectacle jammed with fellow stars: Fabolous and Trey Songz joined Jay for “Say ... more info

MTV.com News — Jeezy says Thug Motivation 103 will be 'special.'By Shaheem Reid Young Jeezy Photo: MTV News Young Jeezy said getting Plies on his new record "Lose My Mind" is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to guest spots on his upcoming LP, Th... more info

VH1 News — Jay-Z felt the hometown love at his Madison Square Garden show. Jay got some help from Young Jeezy, Trey Songz, Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj and other special guests. more info

MTV.com News — Jay gets some help from Young Jeezy, Trey Songz, Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj and other special guests.By Shaheem Reid Jay-Z performs at Madison Square Garden Tuesday Photo: Bryan Bedder/ Getty Images NEW YORK — There is always palpable... more info

Idolator — Rapper, sext machine and Justin Bieber bowling partner Ludacris hit up the Late Show With David Letterman last night and performed his recent Top 10 hit “How Low.” Expect to see a lot more of Luda in the coming week, as his seventh studio LP Batt... more info