Aside from a new verse, Jay also did a first live performance of his latests. Finally from the batch of YN’s cam is a live set of Hov’s “Clique” verse and “3 Kings” after the jump. Now that’s just different.

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It’s Brooklyn’s finest! During the evening’s performance, Biggie’s presence was felt when the late rapper appeared on the big screen as Jay bigged up his brother. Christopher would have been proud.

While the sold out Barclays Center waited for Hov’s arrival, he finally emerged on his home court and opened up the show with “Where I’m From” and “Brooklyn We Go Hard”. Perfect grand opening.

“Ball so hard, I don’t respect the fuckin’ referees” The Barclays Center opened its doors this evening with Hov’s first of 8 sold-out shows. Currently in progress, Hov interrupted his set for an acapella of a new verse. Watch it, he’s got shooters on his team. complex

Hov’s come a long way from 5C. And for his new Roc-A-Wear commercial, he journeys from Marcy projects to the opening of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. UPDATE: Extended version.

Do you want more? Well in addition to Hov’s first concert at the Barclays Center on September 28, he has recently added two more shows on September 29 and 30. Tix go on sale this Friday, July 13 at the venue’s site and ticketmaster and 7,000 of them for each show will be priced just under $30. Can’t beat that. UPDATE: Two more dates! Five in total. October 3 and 4th. Again! UPDATE #2: Three more dates added. Eight shows in […]

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After Jigga and the big time Big Apple luminaries spoke to the media, they took it outside and got their shovelin’ on. Damn, today was a good day for my property value. I’ll be back in Manhattan in no time. Ha! Previously: Jay-Z At Barclays Center Press Conference

A press conference was held this afternoon for the groundbreaking of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn Yards. Set to open in 2012, the 18,000 seat arena will become the new home of the Brooklyn Nets. During the conference, discussions also touched on the potential economic impact of the arena, including the boost in local businesses such as Casino Internazionali Non ADM, which could attract more visitors to the area. Many local residents oppose the move due to imminent increases in […]