Last night on the corner of 7th Ave and 32nd St in Manhattan, Jay-Z solidified his spot as the greatest rapper ever. Selling out the Garden for an eighth time, Jigga ran through a string of hits including cuts off The Blueprint 3. If you couldn’t experience it live, capture the moment after the cut.

Here’s the end result of Oprah and Hova’s meeting in Brooklyn a month ago. After the jump, Jigga talks about the days of having pockets full of hope, reconnecting with his dad, and how Ty Ty straightens up around old white women.

Jay-Z week continues with A. Martinez on Hot 97. Listen up: Part 1: Hov talks Oprah and T-Pain (Again) Part 2: Still keeps in contact with some members of State Property. Says Peedi Crakk’s psycho. No, Norman Bates. Part 3: Says “Reminder” almost didn’t make the cut on BP3. Denies visiting Shyne and mentions J.Cole Part 4: Hasn’t bought BP3 or OB4CL2. Also addresses ticket scalping. Part 5: Takes calls from fans. Says “Empire State Of Mind” is his favorite […]

In an interview with Big Boy, Hov reveals that he completed a song with Jack White of the White Stripes, called “Ray-Bans.”  Anyone wear their sunglasses at night? Props: Big Boy

This afternoon, Fab stopped by Angie Martinez’s show on Hot 97 and spoke on breaking T-Pain’s tirade via Twitter this past weekend. While some have accused Fab of snitching, Loso denies any wrong doing. Put a dick to your ear and fuck what you heard as Fabo clears the air. 

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Previously: T-Pain Has A T-Antrum 

“Ten albums in a row, who better than me? Only The Beatles, nobody ahead of me.”

Watch out Hov, them boys from Liverpool are coming for the number one spot. Coinciding the release of The Beatles: Rock Band, the Fab Four dropped a digitally remastered box set of their entire catalogue. For $260.00, The 16 disc set comes complete with album art, liner notes, rare photos, and vignettes. If the Beatles chart at number one, it will be the group’s 20th. Please, hold your applause.

Cred: CNN

Props to LD and PR. Persistence overcomes resistance (C) Mr. Magic. Witness the birth of Morning Hov.

It’s 6:30 a.m. and Jay-Z is doin’ interviews to promote BP3. After begging for about a year, Cipha and Rosenberg finally get their man. Pause.

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Update: Ed Lover time.

 Hand’s in the cookie jar? Ha!

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Update 2: This is for Z100! Elvis Duran Morning Show.

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Update 3: Steve Harvey.

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“The Kings of Comedy tickets were on sale at the Garden for 8 weeks.” Ha!

Heads Up: Roc With Me

Update 4: Ryan Seacrest

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This was from my meet-n-greet on Monday. Here, Slick Rick‘s right handman, recognizes Hov for his philanthropy and 9/11/01. “Answer The Call” concert goes down September 11th. Bring your earplugs. Bonus: Blueprint 3 Scans | Preview Of Oprah’s Interview With Jay-Z (Think she transcribed it? Ha!)

In the new issue of XXL, Hov tells scribe Bonsu Thompson, that he, Nas, and Eminem are in a class all by themselves. …Speaking of Jim Jones, he and cats like The Game stay throwing shots at you, referring to you as old and washed-up. But you’ve always thrived off that type of competition. So, currently in the most comfortable position of your career, how competitive are you? Not really that competitive, because the competition isn’t based on real competition.  […]

In the new issue of XXL, Hov tells scribe Bonsu Thompson, that he, Nas, and Eminem are in a class all by themselves. 

 …Speaking of Jim Jones, he and cats like The Game stay throwing shots at you, referring to you as old and washed-up. But you’ve always thrived off that type of competition. So, currently in the most comfortable position of your career, how competitive are you?

Not really that competitive, because the competition isn’t based on real competition.  I mean, Game, I’m his fuckin idol. If you ask him and he’s being truthfully honest with you…it’s just based off his insecurities and, for the most part, pretension. That type of competition doesn’t do anything for me. It’s almost like someone trying to set you up, and everyone knows they’re to set you up. It’s just dumb. It’s not in the spirit of competition, because he’s not competition for me. He’s not. Not then, not ever—he’d have to improve considerably. Competition for me is Nas, Eminem. Like Jim Jones? That’s ridiculous to me.  So how do I respond to that? I can’t win. If I win, then they’ll be like, “See. Now chill. You’re a fuckin’ bully.” And if manages to throw a haymaker from the West Coast, then it’s like “Oooooh.” It’s not even fun. Like, before I did it, because I would diss anybody. Now who has time to do this shit everyday? But before, when I was running after the little fat nigga from Ma$e’s camp, I was doing anybody. Anybody said anything. If I thought you said something. When I was running in the streets, I wanted all that type of activity. Nobody wanted nothing. Now everybody’s a tough guy.

Guess Meeno wasn’t that nigga after all. Get cha mind right, XXL’s October issue drops nationwide September 15th.

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This morning, Hov held a press conference in the lobby of Madison Square Garden for his September 11th benefit concert. Tickets for the concert are a flat rate of $50 and go on sale September 8th at 9 A.M. for Citibank cardholders. 12:00 P.M. for general public. All proceeds will be donated to the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s charity. 

Fun Fact: According to MSG record books, Jay sold out the arena seven times. His concert last year is in the Garden’s top 10 for highest grossed.

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.866326&w=425&h=350&fv=config%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fmediamatters.org%2Fembed%2Fcfg2%3Fid%3D200908250038] “If we need to save our penises from anybody, it’s Obama. I did not know I was on anybody’s balls either.” Well, knowing is half the battle. Today, conservative figure Rush Limbaugh retorted to Mr. Z’s stab on “Off That”. Previously: Bill O’Rielly Responds To Jay-Z Props: Huff Post

 
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YN Update: The Big Homie confirms.

Photo: Once again, FuckKeriHilson!

Update: Another look courtesy of DeDe_2U

Update 2: These photos are actually from Jay’s grandma’s stoop in Bed Stuy. Authentic actual Marcy projects shot on the way.

Update 3: Stoop shot from Iamhope64

This afternoon, Jigga phoned in with V103’s Ryan Cameron and spoke on his forthcoming book, Decoded. I tell ya, this is going to be a best seller.

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Related: Soulja Boy Couldn’t Understand Jay-Z

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First footage I’ve seen with Hov’s whole appearance. When are the station’s high quality videos droppin’? Let’s go!

Victory Lap: Talks T-Pain, Blueprint 3, Atlantic Records, and throwback jersey’s.

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Previously: RR Exclusive: Jay-Z Confirms His Independence

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All praises due to the Hot 97.

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CDQ courtesy of HHNM

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Flex and Cee shit talkin’: Part 1

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With rumors swirling around Jay’s Def Jam contract buyout, Hov exclusively spoke to Rap Radar to confirm the speculation.

“I can honestly say, working with Doug Morris and LA Reid has been a unique and fulfilling experience and I respect them immensely.  I’ve been in the family for almost my entire career.

I thank him for allowing me to be a completely independent artist. Not every artist can say they own or are given the opportunity to own all of their music.”

YN: What is this coin toss about?

Hov: That takes a phone conversation, I’ll save it for our interview… classic.