Yep, the renegades are back. As promised, Eminem and Jay-Z performed on the roof of 1697 Broadway in New York City. The performance airs this Friday on CBS.  Two more flicks below.

Word is Jay-Z wants to rumble with the Bee. Allegedly, Lil’ Kim has signed to Hov’s Roc Nation and is set to executive produce her next album. We did it again, Brooklyn?

Where we going to for breakfast? Well, Jay-Z knew the answer his morning when met with NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, developer Bruce Ratner, and NJ Nets majority owner Mikhail Prokhorov at Gracie Mansion. Pics of the gathering down bottom. heads up: uhtn

It’s about that time of the year folks. Earlier today  the nominees were announced for the 2010 BET Awards. Jay-Z leads the pack with five nods. The ceremony’s hosted by Queen Latifah and takes place on June 27th in Los Angeles. Performances include Drake, Nicki Minaj, Dirty Money, and Trey Songz. Full list of nominees after the jump.

Yesterday Jay auctioned off his signed timepiece during the Audemars Piguet and Tony Awards’ after-party at the Four Seasons Hotel in NYC. Hov’s watch was the most expensive item on the auction block at $217,800. In attendance were President & CEO of Audemars, Francois-Henry Bennahmias, Nick Cannon, and Vanessa Williams. Mo’ flicks on the other side.

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”emjay_announcement”] Live from Comerica Park in Detroit, Eminem and Jay-Z speak on the previous post. Be clear: Em will rock Comerica on the 2nd, while Jay will hold court at Yankee Stadium on the 13th. No word as to yet when tickets go on sale, but we’ll keep you posted. For now, peep this long awkward interview. UPDATE: Here’s the first interview the duo did with ESPN. It was blacked out in the NYC. UPDATE 2: Tickets go […]

It was hard to keep this one in all day. Detroit’s Comerica Park on Thurs. Sept. 2: Jay-Z opens up for Eminem. NY’s Yankee Stadium on Mon. Sept 13: Eminem opens up for Jay-Z. Produced by Live Nation. Rap Radar will be there. Both times! Good luck to you gettin’ tickets. Ha.

Photo: aayj The Carters walked into the Celtics playoff game and inspired Bron Bron to a 38 point dominant performance tonight. The Cavs gave Red’s old squad their worst whupping ever on their own home court, 124-95. It was tough to watch. FanFeedr

We’re not sure if Betty and Shawn will be doing any sketches together during their appearance on Saturday Night Live, but on a conference call yesterday the Golden Girl says she’s looking forward to meeting Hova. “Oh, I’m thrilled to meet him, thrilled that he’s going to be on the show because he’s the hottest thing since sliced bread,” said White. “I will certainly enjoy him; I hope that we get along well.” Jay-Z World via DOSE

Jay-Z tells the L.A. Times that DMX forced him to step his show game up. Back in 1998, the tandem co-headlined the Hard Knock Life Tour. Next Friday, Jigga will become the first rapper to close out the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California. “All my early years? Forget it. I was a horrible performer. DMX tore me to pieces. I remember being stunned…He had me really working. But I had to figure this out. If you […]

[vodpod id=Video.3390133&w=425&h=350&fv=loc%3D%2F%26amp%3Bautoplay%3Dfalse%26amp%3Bvid%3D6032610%26amp%3Bhid%3D63776%26amp%3BdisabledComment%3Dtrue%26amp%3BbeginPercent%3D0.4203%26amp%3BendPercent%3D0.5076] Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg held his Noisemakers series last night with Soul Brother #1. The video’s blurry, but the audio is on point. Pete confirms that he’s working with Kanye on his upcoming album and says that he’s like a lil’ brother to him. He then discusses wanting to work with Eminem and Jay-Z.

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 New Jersey Brooklyn Nets. Many local residents oppose the move due to imminent increases in traffic and living costs. In attendance were Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Governor David Paterson. Nets co-owner Jay-Z, gave a brief speech, in which he paid homage to the memory […]

“Some people might wonder why Jay-Z’s in the President’s chair. Some people might wonder why Barack Obama is. After all, Jay-Z’s created more jobs.” Ha! A year ago, Rap Radar was the new blog on the block. 365 days later, Wolf Blitzer’s plastering the site on CNN. Crazy, ain’t it? Last Friday, Wolf and political pundits Donna Brazille and Alex Castellanos discussed Hovito’s photo op in the White House’s Situation Room. Last year, RR was featured on channel 10 (check […]

“Come with me to the White House, get cha suit up…” This almost looks like a reenactment of this 2005 XXL cover. Here are two photographs from Jigga and Trigga‘s visit to casa blanca yesterday morning. Hov even brought his first lady along for the trip. Props: Llindyrr

The Evil Genius has the floor. He thinks he can do my job. Ha! Congrats Green! “JAY-Z , YOUNG JEEZY CALL IN TO WELCOME DJ GREENLANTERN TO HIS NEW GIG ON V-103 ATL WITH GREG STREET.. ALSO GREEN WILL B DOING HIS “INVASION RADIO” SHOW ON SIRIUS/XM LIVE FROM TREE SOUND STUDIO IN ATL WHERE HE HAS SET-UP SHOP AS A PRODUCER …BEATS ON DECK SHAWTY.HA”

[vodpod id=Video.3051922&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%3Dnews%26amp%3Bid%3D1631876%26amp%3Bvid%3D483822] The 1515 Boys caught up with the Roc Boy and explained why he passed on Q’s session. ‘We Are the World’ is like [Michael Jackson’s] ‘Thriller’ to me. I don’t ever wanna see it touched. I’m a fan of music. I know the plight and everything that’s going on in Haiti. I applaud the efforts: [Millions have been raised] through text [donations] to Haiti. So I appreciate the efforts and everything, but ‘We are the World’ is [musically] […]

As promised, Hov kicked off today’s big game with a lil mash-up version of “Run This Town”. Game Time!

Today, Nick Cannon began his morning drive on New York’s 92.3 Now. On his first day on the job, Nick chopped it up with Hov, Da Snowman, and Trigga. Before discussing the Blueprint 3 Tour, Nick and Jay reminisce on a hilarious, yet, near fatal accident.

This is how not to give an on-air interview. Last week, Jay-Z, Young Jeezy, and Trey Songz appeared on New York’s 92.3 FM to promote their upcoming Blueprint 3 Tour. After a series of awkward questions, The Mob Squad turn the tables and toy with host, Chunky. Take a listen. Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Sidebar: Trey plugs the BP3 tour to the 1515 Boys and pretends they’re all gonna do a song together.