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Jay-Z Talks Tupac, Beyonce During Charlie Rose Interview - BROOKLYN — Jay-Z's new book, "Decoded," may be about translating the lyrics in his songs, but when …
Jay-Z Talks Tupac, Beyonce During Charlie Rose Interview

BROOKLYN — Jay-Z's new book, "Decoded," may be about translating the lyrics in his songs, but when the iconic MC sat down with talk-show host Charlie …

November 19, 2010
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Jay-Z Promotes 'Decoded' On Jon Stewart's Show

Jay-Z hit up Jon Stewart's "Daily Show" last night (Nov. 17) to continue promo on his "Decoded" book, and touched on topics like how people view him …

November 18, 2010
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Jay-Z Defends Rap As An Art Form On 'The Daily Show' - Jay-Z's whirlwind promotional tour for his just-released book, "Decoded," landed him on Wednesday …
Jay-Z Defends Rap As An Art Form On 'The Daily Show'

Jay-Z's whirlwind promotional tour for his just-released book, "Decoded," landed him on Wednesday night's "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart." …

November 18, 2010
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Jay-Z Says Watch The Throne With Kanye West Is On 'Another Level' - Jay-Z has been on top of the MC heap for so long you'd think he'd be fine ruling his monarchy …
Jay-Z Says Watch The Throne With Kanye West Is On 'Another Level'

Jay-Z has been on top of the MC heap for so long you'd think he'd be fine ruling his monarchy without outside contributions.But for his next set …

November 17, 2010
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Jay-Z To Sign X Factor Contestants Cher Lloyd And Katie Waissel - Jay-Z is hoping to sign X Factor contestants Cher Lloyd and Katie Waissel after the show has …
Jay-Z To Sign X Factor Contestants Cher Lloyd And Katie Waissel

Jay-Z is hoping to sign X Factor contestants Cher Lloyd and Katie Waissel after the show has finished, it has been reported. Both girls have …

November 17, 2010
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Jay-Z Calls Jay Electronica 'A Student Of The Game' - Last week, Jay-Z added another MC to his Roc Nation label roster when he signed New Orleans-born …
Jay-Z Calls Jay Electronica 'A Student Of The Game'

Last week, Jay-Z added another MC to his Roc Nation label roster when he signed New Orleans-born rapper Jay Electronica. Electronica has been …

November 16, 2010
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Jay-Z Says Oprah, Belafonte Are Inspirations During 'Decoded' Reading - Jay-Z held a book reading/signing at the New York Public Library last night (Nov. 15), moderated by …
Jay-Z Says Oprah, Belafonte Are Inspirations During 'Decoded' Reading

Jay-Z held a book reading/signing at the New York Public Library last night (Nov. 15), moderated by Dr. Cornel West and the Director of the "Live" …

November 16, 2010
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Jay-Z Says 'Kanye Spoke What Everyone Felt' During Hurricane Katrina - Jay-Z continued to promote his new book, "Decoded," on Tuesday (November 16) with an interview on …
Jay-Z Says 'Kanye Spoke What Everyone Felt' During Hurricane Katrina

Jay-Z continued to promote his new book, "Decoded," on Tuesday (November 16) with an interview on NPR's "Fresh Air," where he addressed many topics …

November 16, 2010
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Jay-Z 'Decoded' Songs Like 'Lucifer' To Give Rap 'Context' - For Jay-Z, the quick-witted lyricist turned author, emotion is at the heart of many of his rhymes. …
Jay-Z 'Decoded' Songs Like 'Lucifer' To Give Rap 'Context'

For Jay-Z, the quick-witted lyricist turned author, emotion is at the heart of many of his rhymes. Such was the case behind "Lucifer," a rumbling …

November 16, 2010
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Jay-Z Opens Up About New Book 'Decoded' - Jay-Z believes that his new book 'Decoded' has helped fans really understand his 'story'. …
Jay-Z Opens Up About New Book 'Decoded'

Jay-Z believes that his new book 'Decoded' has helped fans really understand his 'story'. 'Decoded', which was released through a series of …

November 16, 2010
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Jay-Z uses his raps as 'therapy sessions' - The '99 Problems' rapper doesn't like to talk about how he feels with other people, but when he …
Jay-Z uses his raps as 'therapy sessions'

The '99 Problems' rapper doesn't like to talk about how he feels with other people, but when he gets into the studio, he lets it all come …

November 16, 2010
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Jay-Z Defends Kanye West On 'Howard Stern Show' - Jay-Z paid a visit to Howard Stern's Sirius satellite radio show on Monday morning (November 15) …
Jay-Z Defends Kanye West On 'Howard Stern Show'

Jay-Z paid a visit to Howard Stern's Sirius satellite radio show on Monday morning (November 15), and despite his reputation for getting stars like …

November 15, 2010
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Jay-Z Says 'Decoded' Helps Fans 'Really Understand' His Story - Jay-Z has long been a lyrical dynamo, but the Brooklyn wordsmith has been as slick as a three-card …
Jay-Z Says 'Decoded' Helps Fans 'Really Understand' His Story

Jay-Z has long been a lyrical dynamo, but the Brooklyn wordsmith has been as slick as a three-card Monte dealer in his rhymes, winking and nodding …

November 15, 2010
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Jay-Z Defends Kanye West Over George Bush Hurricane Katrina Outburst - Jay-Z has backed Kanye West following the renewed coverage of the rapper’s controversial comments …
Jay-Z Defends Kanye West Over George Bush Hurricane Katrina Outburst

Jay-Z has backed Kanye West following the renewed coverage of the rapper’s controversial comments about Hurricane Katrina. In 2005, West attacked …

November 15, 2010
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Jay-Z Protege Memphis Bleek Recalls First Meeting, Talks 'Decoded' - Jay-Z's career has grown and evolved in a number of ways over the years, but one constant has been …
Jay-Z Protege Memphis Bleek Recalls First Meeting, Talks 'Decoded'

Jay-Z's career has grown and evolved in a number of ways over the years, but one constant has been the man at his side — whether onstage or off — …

November 15, 2010
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Jay-Z Signs Jay Electronica To Roc Nation - NEW YORK — There's a new Jay in the Roc Nation camp.At an event at downtown New York burlesque …
Jay-Z Signs Jay Electronica To Roc Nation

NEW YORK — There's a new Jay in the Roc Nation camp.At an event at downtown New York burlesque venue The Box Friday night, hip-hop kingpin Jay-Z …

November 13, 2010
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Jay-Z Denies Beyonce Pregnancy Rumours - Jay Z has put to the rest the rumours that his pop star wife Beyonce is pregnant. The rapper spoke …
Jay-Z Denies Beyonce Pregnancy Rumours

Jay Z has put to the rest the rumours that his pop star wife Beyonce is pregnant. The rapper spoke about the allegations during an appearance on …

November 9, 2010
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Jay-Z confirms track listing of first 'Best Of' - 'Hits Collection, Volume One' was culled from the Jay-Z catalogue and will be released in three …
Jay-Z confirms track listing of first 'Best Of'

'Hits Collection, Volume One' was culled from the Jay-Z catalogue and will be released in three packages.The standard edition features …

November 5, 2010
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Jay-Z: MC Hammer Will Be Embarrassed Over Diss Track - Jay-Z has spoken for the first time about MC Hammer's new track 'Better Run Run', which pokes fun …
Jay-Z: MC Hammer Will Be Embarrassed Over Diss Track

Jay-Z has spoken for the first time about MC Hammer's new track 'Better Run Run', which pokes fun at the rapper. The song, released online early this …

November 4, 2010
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Jay-Z laughs off MC Hammer jibe track - MC Hammer dissed Jay-Z for his references in a Kanye West track, but Jigga doesn't care. On Kanye …
Jay-Z laughs off MC Hammer jibe track

MC Hammer dissed Jay-Z for his references in a Kanye West track, but Jigga doesn't care. On Kanye West's giveaway track 'So …

November 4, 2010
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Jay-Z wants to be president - The husband of pop sensation Beyoncé was discussing the American midterm elections and Obama's time …
Jay-Z wants to be president

The husband of pop sensation Beyoncé was discussing the American midterm elections and Obama's time in office so far when he told BBC Radio 1's …

November 3, 2010
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Jay-Z: 'Give Barack Obama time to succeed' - Rapper speaks out after US mid-term elections …
Jay-Z: 'Give Barack Obama time to succeed'

Rapper speaks out after US mid-term elections …

November 3, 2010
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Jay-Z plans to run for US President - The rapper thinks he could do a great job as the leader of America with the help of future First …
Jay-Z plans to run for US President

The rapper thinks he could do a great job as the leader of America with the help of future First Lady Beyonce Knowles but won't …

November 3, 2010
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Matt Sledge: Aqueduct Report: Jay-Z Was Clueless

The New York inspector general's report on the tainted Aqueduct bidding process contains a little-noticed tidbit about the Aqueduct Entertainment …

October 27, 2010
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Jay-Z Targeted by Obama Again? - XXL reports that urban culture mogul and husband of Beyonce known as Jay-Z is reportedly being …
Jay-Z Targeted by Obama Again?

XXL reports that urban culture mogul and husband of Beyonce known as Jay-Z is reportedly being targeted by United States President Barack Obama to …

October 27, 2010