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