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Jay-Z new single - Jay-Z's new single will be called 'Show Me What You Got'.It will the rapper's first new solo …
Jay-Z new single

Jay-Z's new single will be called 'Show Me What You Got'.It will the rapper's first new solo material since announcing his retirement shortly after …

September 14, 2006
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Jay Z to play Royal Albert Hall - Jay Z will play London's Royal Albert Hall next month, it has been announced.The hip hop superstar …
Jay Z to play Royal Albert Hall

Jay Z will play London's Royal Albert Hall next month, it has been announced.The hip hop superstar has already announced details of a world tour …

August 29, 2006
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Jay Z sings for water - Jay Z is to embark on a tour of the countries most seriously affected by water shortages in a bid …
Jay Z sings for water

Jay Z is to embark on a tour of the countries most seriously affected by water shortages in a bid to highlight the issue.The rap superstar has …

August 11, 2006
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Jay-Z UK shows - The shows will be his first dates in two years and it will be first time the Def Jam CEO will play …
Jay-Z UK shows

The shows will be his first dates in two years and it will be first time the Def Jam CEO will play dates in Glasgow, Birmingham and Dublin.Jay-Z will …

June 21, 2006
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Jay-Z marks 10 years - Jay-Z is to perform at New York's Radio City Music Hall to mark ten years since the release of his …
Jay-Z marks 10 years

Jay-Z is to perform at New York's Radio City Music Hall to mark ten years since the release of his debut album.The 3,000 capacity hall sold out less …

June 13, 2006
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Jay-Z sued by 2 Live Crew - A former member of 2 Live Crew has filed suit against rappers Ice-T and Jay-Z, claiming he is …
Jay-Z sued by 2 Live Crew

A former member of 2 Live Crew has filed suit against rappers Ice-T and Jay-Z, claiming he is entitled to royalties for a song made famous by Jay-Z …

November 16, 2005
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Jay Z looks to buy stake in Arsenal - In a move to expand his increasing business empire, Jay-Z is said to be reportedly in talks to buy …
Jay Z looks to buy stake in Arsenal

In a move to expand his increasing business empire, Jay-Z is said to be reportedly in talks to buy a piece of the famed London football team, Arsenal …

October 12, 2005
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Linkin Park and Jay-Z come together - Linkin Park rapper Mike Shinoda has teamed up with Jay-Z for his new side-project, Fort Minor …
Linkin Park and Jay-Z come together

Linkin Park rapper Mike Shinoda has teamed up with Jay-Z for his new side-project, Fort Minor reports NME.com.The hip-hop legend has executively …

September 22, 2005
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Jay-Z backs Kanye - Jay-Z has voiced his support for Kanye West in the aftermath of the latter's anti-Bush speech …
Jay-Z backs Kanye

Jay-Z has voiced his support for Kanye West in the aftermath of the latter's anti-Bush speech during Friday's benefit show for the victims of …

September 8, 2005
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Lady Sovereign to work with Jay-Z - The UK rap star was flown out to New York recently (August 11) by the hip-hop legend and the Def …
Lady Sovereign to work with Jay-Z

The UK rap star was flown out to New York recently (August 11) by the hip-hop legend and the Def Jam label for a meeting in their Manhattan …

August 31, 2005
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Jay-Z and Linkin Park link up - Linkin Park have joined forces with rap star Jay-Z to produce an album.The record with feature …
Jay-Z and Linkin Park link up

Linkin Park have joined forces with rap star Jay-Z to produce an album.The record with feature songs known as "mash-ups", musical collaborations …

November 29, 2004
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Beyonce's dad v Jay-Z - Beyonce's father has revealed that he cannot stand her rapper boyfriend Jay-Z.Matthew Knowles, who …
Beyonce's dad v Jay-Z

Beyonce's father has revealed that he cannot stand her rapper boyfriend Jay-Z.Matthew Knowles, who also manages the Destiny's Child star, said he …

November 23, 2004
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Jay-Z replaces R Kelly with friends - Jay-Z has recruited several friends to replace R Kelly who was fired from their joint Best Of Both …
Jay-Z replaces R Kelly with friends

Jay-Z has recruited several friends to replace R Kelly who was fired from their joint Best Of Both Worlds US tour at the weekend.Guest star P Diddy …

November 4, 2004
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R Kelly sues Jay-Z - R Kelly is suing Jay-Z for £50m after Kelly was kicked off their joint US tour.Kelly said he was …
R Kelly sues Jay-Z

R Kelly is suing Jay-Z for £50m after Kelly was kicked off their joint US tour.Kelly said he was attacked with pepper spray by a member of Jay-Z's …

November 2, 2004
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R.Kelly booted off Jay-Z tour - R.Kelly has been booted off a tour with Jay-Z, a day after claiming he was attacked with pepper …
R.Kelly booted off Jay-Z tour

R.Kelly has been booted off a tour with Jay-Z, a day after claiming he was attacked with pepper spray by a member of the rapper's entourage.The R&B …

November 1, 2004
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Jay-Z power mad? - Jay-Z is in final negotiations to become president of Universal Music Group's Island Def Jam label …
Jay-Z power mad?

Jay-Z is in final negotiations to become president of Universal Music Group's Island Def Jam label, a source familiar with the negotiations said …

October 28, 2004
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Jay-Z, Beyonce and Outkast head MTV Video Music Awards nominations - Jay-Z's jarring video for 99 Problems has six nominations in the MTV Video Music Awards.Beyonce, No …
Jay-Z, Beyonce and Outkast head MTV Video Music Awards nominations

Jay-Z's jarring video for 99 Problems has six nominations in the MTV Video Music Awards.Beyonce, No Doubt and OutKast had five nominations each.Missy …

July 28, 2004
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Jay-Z drops some 'Ignorant sh!t' - The streets are buzzing over a hot Jay-Z track which is adding speculation to his alleged …
Jay-Z drops some 'Ignorant sh!t'

The streets are buzzing over a hot Jay-Z track which is adding speculation to his alleged retirement. The track, Ignorant sh!t [listen], is off …

July 5, 2004
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Jay-Z gets top honour - Jay-Z will be awarded the Golden Note award at ASCAP's (The American Society of Composer, Authors …
Jay-Z gets top honour

Jay-Z will be awarded the Golden Note award at ASCAP's (The American Society of Composer, Authors and Publishers) 17th annual Rhythm & Soul Music …

June 16, 2004
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Jay-Z hires chicken-wing chef - Rapper Jay-Z has apparently hired a chef to cook chicken wings for him.The Daily Mirror says …
Jay-Z hires chicken-wing chef

Rapper Jay-Z has apparently hired a chef to cook chicken wings for him.The Daily Mirror says the chef even went to work in the kitchen of a London …

June 11, 2004
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Jay-Z meets Prince Charles - Rap king Jay-Z won a new fan when he caught up with Prince Charles ahead of the Prince's Trust …
Jay-Z meets Prince Charles

Rap king Jay-Z won a new fan when he caught up with Prince Charles ahead of the Prince's Trust Urban Music Festival in London this weekend.Jay-Z, his …

May 10, 2004
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Jay-Z headlines Prince's Trust do - Jay-Z has announced that he will headline The Prince's Trust Urban Music Festival. The event takes …
Jay-Z headlines Prince's Trust do

Jay-Z has announced that he will headline The Prince's Trust Urban Music Festival. The event takes place May 8th-9th at Earl's Court in London, and …

March 9, 2004
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Jay-Z Beyonce's new manager? - At this point, Jay-Z is Beyonce's man, but he wants to add 'ager' to that to make it 'manager'. …
Jay-Z Beyonce's new manager?

At this point, Jay-Z is Beyonce's man, but he wants to add 'ager' to that to make it 'manager'. According to Beyonce's friends, the rapper is …

January 28, 2004
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Jay-Z bids for NBA basketball franchise

Rumours circulate that Jay-Z may be hoping to break into the basketball business as he brings his recording career to a close.The rapper, who …

November 22, 2003
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Jay-Z album on the net

A copy Jay-Z's last album is being downloaded from the Internet, so he has moved the release date forward, from November 28 to November 14. "They're …

November 6, 2003