Jay-Z Scores His First #1 Hit With 'Empire State Of Mind'
Hov has been featured on chart-toppers in the past, but this is the first time a song from his album hit #1.By Shaheem Reid
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When Jay-Z performed at the Yankees' World Series victory parade, it definitely seemed like "Empire State of Mind" was the biggest song in the country. On Thursday (November 19), it became official: Jay-Z has his first #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100.
Hov had reached #1 before via cameos on Rihanna's "Umbrella," Beyoncé's...
MTV.com News — Hov has been featured on chart-toppers in the past, but this is the first time a song from his album hit #1.By Shaheem Reid
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Photo: Jim McIsaac/ Getty Images
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VH1 News — Jay-Z scored his first #1 hit with "Empire State of Mind." Hov has been featured on chart-toppers in the past, but this is the first time a song from his album hit #1. more info
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Jay-Z and New York City have a lot to be proud of this week. Jay and his song Empire State of Mind have hit the big time: #1 song on the... more info