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Jay-Z & Kendrick Lamar Headlining Yahoo Tour

Friday, March 15 2013 2:29 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

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During SXSW, Yahoo announced their first international music festival with Hova and King Kendrick as headliners. Dubbed as Yahoo! On The Road, the 21-stop trek begins begins May 3 in New York.

The tour continues in the states with J.Cole, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Justin Timberlake, Frank Ocean and Trey Songz will be added to the string of UK shows July 9-14. All aboard.

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Jay-Z Producing The Great Gatsby Music

Friday, March 15 2013 12:11 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jay Z spotted courtside at the Yankees ALCS Championship playoff game in New York City

Jay-Z is partnering with film director, Baz Luhrmann to executive produce and record music for the upcoming film, The Great Gatsby.

According to Reuters, Jay will blend contemporary music with hip hop for its soundtrack. The film based off F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel starring Leonardo DiCaprio hits theaters May 10. Says Jay:

“As soon as I spoke with Baz and Leonardo, I knew this was the right project. The Great Gatsby is that classic American story of one`s introduction to extravagance, decadence and illusion. It`s ripe for experimentation and ready to be interpreted with a modern twist. The imagination Baz brought to `Moulin Rouge` made it a masterpiece, and `Romeo + Juliet`s` score wasn`t just in the background; the music became a character. This film`s vision and direction has all the makings of an epic experience.”

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Young Guru Previews Kendrick Lamar & Jay-Z Remix

Wednesday, March 13 2013 9:56 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Young Guru went head-to-toe with Just Blaze today at the Empire Auto Space in Austin. During his set, he treated the SXSW audience to the remix of “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe” with Hov. Sounds dope so far.

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Jay-Z Joins Justin Timberlake On SNL

Sunday, March 10 2013 11:27 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, R&B

“My hits so sick got rappers acting dramatic”

Justin hosted and provided the musical numbers last night on Saturday Night Live. Above, he brought out Hov for “Suit & Tie”. JT even responded (2:17) to Kanye’s rant by altering his line in the second verse. He later returns to close out the episode with “Mirrors”. The 20/20 Experience drops March 19.

UPDATE: “Mirrors” during dress rehearsal

Swizz, Drake, Timbo & Jay-Z In The Lab

Wednesday, February 27 2013 10:12 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Paparazzi

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Swizzy and Aubrey were in the studio the other day recording music. Timbo and Hov swung by as well. No word exactly what was recorded, but enjoy the photo ops. We see you too pops.

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So So Def Anniversary After Party

Monday, February 25 2013 10:06 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Party Life

After the show, it’s the after party. And following JD’s So So Def anniversary concert, he brought the festivities over to Atlanta’s Compound for the D’USSE launch party hosted by Jay-Z.

Guests included Big Boi, Memphis Bleek, Ludacris, Jeezy, Lil Jon, Usher, Monica and more. For those who couldn’t get in, here’s what you missed. Now play some more of that Jeezy.

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Jay-Z & Jaz-O “So What Cha Sayin’” Freestyle

Monday, February 25 2013 4:09 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

What were they saying? Here’s throwback footage of Jay-Z and former mentor Jaz-O rapping to EPMD’s classic. This looks like something that might’ve aired on BCAT back in the day, but it’s just another testament to how far Hov has come. Respect the originators.

Jay-Z & JD “Money Ain’t A Thang” In ATL

Sunday, February 24 2013 10:36 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

This hasn’t happened in years, but last night Jermaine Dupri and Jay-Z performed their hit single “Money Ain’t A Thang”. Kenya Moore didn’t make a cameo, but Jeezy did with a performance of “R.I.P.”

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JD Brings Out Jay-Z At So So Def Show

Saturday, February 23 2013 11:48 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Jermaine Dupri brought So So Def’s 20 year anniversary celebration to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre this evening for a huge reunion concert. During the show, Jigga hit the stage for “PSA”, “Niggas In Paris” and  ”Clique”. DJs get your instrumentals ready!

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Jay-Z & Justin Timberlake Tour Dates

Friday, February 22 2013 11:13 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Show

It’s going to be a hot summer. In addition to headlining London’s Wireless Festival on July 12 and 13, JT and SC officially announced their Legends Of The Summer tour. No dates yet, just the venues. Stadium status.

UPDATE: Dates below via Billboard

July 17: Toronto, ON (Rogers Center)
July 19: New York, NY (Yankee Stadium)
July 22: Chicago, IL (Soldier Field)
July 26: San Francisco, CA (Candlestick Park)
July 28: Los Angeles, CA (Rose Bowl Stadium)
July 31: Vancouver, BC (BC Place Stadium)
August 4: Hershey, PA (Hershey Park Stadium)
August 6: Detroit, MI (Ford Field)
August 8: Baltimore, MD (M&T Bank Stadium)
August 10: Boston, MA (Fenway Park)
August 13: Philadelphia, PA (Citizen Bank Park)
August 16: Miami, FL (Sun Life Stadium)