Before “Niggas In Paris“, Jay and Ye gave the concertgoers hours of countless hits. Above they open up the set with “H.A.M.”. A few more clips after the break. We see you, Terius.

You always wanted it in Paris, right? Well during their tour stop at the Palais Omnisports Paris Bercy, Jay and Ye performed their hit in its rightful place for the very first time. Actually, 11 times! Merci, YN. Sidebar: Jay-Z On Performing Track In Paris

There’s a riot in Prague. Under the direction of Romain Gavras, Jay and Ye get rebellious for the album’s third video. Occupy all streets and cop Watch The Throne here.

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While performing the track last night at the O2 Arena, Jay and Ye gave a preview of their “No Church In The Wild” video (1:40 & 3:10 mark) across the big screen. Looks wild. Video coming soon. fsd via perajok

Hov and Kanye kicked off the European leg of their Watch The Throne tour last night at the O2 Arena in London. If you couldn’t make it overseas, here is some footage from the show. They perform “Niggas In Paris” after the cut.

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.1018849&w=540&h=350&fv=] Hov kept it plain and simple—but sharp with the Brooklyn Nets logo. During his chat with MTV, the franchise’s co-owner said vintage NY subway signs were his muse. “I wanted to make it really classic and strong; a throwback to Brooklyn and what we’re about. It’s real gritty and we’re not about flash — well, sometimes. Just the roots of Brooklyn as this very bold, strong, simple logo. It was really a take off the old subway signs, if […]

[vodpod id=Video.16473739&w=540&h=350&fv=] Somewhere between fantasy and reality lies the release date of Jay Electronica’s debut album. Is the album complete? Jay-Z tells MTV that his protege’s project is amazing. We’ll just keep waiting.

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.11415578&w=450&h=350&fv=] Hov pulled up a seat with CNN after his press conference yesterday and says he supports Obama’s gay marriage proposal and compares the opposition to discrimination against us colored people. Sidebar: MTV l Rolling Stone

Photo: YN Alongside Mayor Michael Nutter, Jay-Z announced his Budweiser Made In America music festival this morning in front of the Philadelphia Art Museum. The two-day festival will feature 28 musical acts of all genres including Hov headlining the event. The festival will be held September 1 and 2 at Philly’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Fairmount Park. Tickets go on sale May 23 with proceeds going towards the United Way. (Otis screams) Update: Footage after the jump.

This year is looking promising for movies, and in the trailer for Gangster Squad, Jay-Z’s track, “Oh My God” from his 2006 album, Kingdom Come is featured towards the end. Now that’s gangsta.

Can’t afford the expensive bubbly? Well Jigga may have the drink for you cognac sippers. Last night, he helped Barcadi introduce their new drink D’usse (“dew-say”) at a private event in New York City. Pricewise, a 750 ml bottle will cost you a reasonable $44.99. Not bad at all. Cheers! lifefiles

During yesterday’s edition of Teen Jeopardy! contestant Kevin incorrectly answered a question about Jay-Z. LMFAO?! WTF?! jlapuma Previously: Cam’Ron Makes Jeopardy! Question

Last night, Hov surprised New York’s Beacon Theatre by closing out the 2012 Youtube Upfront Presentation with a performance of “Empire State Of Mind”. Nets fitted included. Look out for Hov’s forthcoming Life + Times channel. ru x ish

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Jay-Z’s back in an Empire State of Mind with his new Facebook game, Empire. The app is currently in BETA, but players can sign up here. Below is a description of the game. “EMPIRE” takes you on a journey from the streets of Marcy Housing in Brooklyn to the hotspots of the rich and famous: from hustler, to entrepreneur, to business mogul. But, don’t forget friends and family, or your karma will suffer. Make the right choices and you can […]

How’s this for niggas in Paris? Well not exactly, but recently The Throne’s hit (explicit at that) was used in

It was announced today, Rocawear has partnered with the New York Yankees. As part of the sponsorship deal, the clothing brand will be branded in the stadium and promoted this season. “Rocawear announced today a sponsorship with 27 time World Series Champions, the New York Yankees. For the 2012 season, Rocawear will have branded signage in Yankee stadium and integrated promotions throughout the season. Jameel Spencer, EVP Marketing, men’s division, Iconix Brand Group, Inc., commented, “Jay-Z has been a long-time fan […]

Two months later, we still follow VOYR backstage to last year’s successful tour with footage of

Some would say, Jay Electronica’s album never coming out. And you know what, they’re probably right. But during ?uestlove’s interview on The Champs podcast, he said Jay-Z is in possession of Elect’s album and listens to it constantly. Only, well, the biggest problem is, that there isn’t any singles. heads up: flylib