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Jay-Z has announced the first round of headliners for the Budweiser Made in America festival, which takes place on Labor Day Weekend in Philadelphia. Among the artists headlining the event include Rita Ora, D'Angelo, Calvin Harris, Afrojack, Skrillex, Maybach Music Group (Rick Ross, Meek Mill & Wale) and Odd Future.

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Jay-Z is happy with the progression of his new Roc Nation signee Rita Ora. The pop newbie has scored her second No. 1 U.K. single 'R.I.P.' (Featuring Tinie Tempah) and is currently opening for Coldplay on their European tour. Not bad for the 21-year-old London native.

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Jay-Z and Kanye West invited a very special guest to join them on their 'Watch the Throne' tour stop in London Sunday night (May 20). Pop songbird Rihanna performed alongside the dynamic duo at their sold-out concert for two special tracks.

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When the Brooklyn Nets unveiled in April their black-and-white logo, which was approved by part owner Jay-Z, it drew a wide range of reactions. Particularly, from New York Post sports columnist Phil Mushnick who felt Jay was "urbanizing" the basketball team.

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When Jay-Z and Kanye West do it big, they do it really big. According to the Evening Standard, the 'Watch the Throne' duo will host a posh shindig in London on Friday to celebrate their joint five-night concert residency at the O2 Arena.

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Jay-Z is backing President Barack Obama's recent endorsement of gay marriage. During a recent interview with CNN, the rap executive felt that POTUS's announcement of support for states to legalize same-sex marriage was the right thing to do.

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There are few things in this world that hip-hop superstar and business mogul Shawn ‘Jay-Z’ Carter loves more than making music. Yet when it comes to his family, more specifically his four-month-old daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, the artist’s goal is to make her his first priority, which is why he’s taking a minor break and pushing music aside … only for a little bit.

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Jay-Z is showing some brotherly love to the city of Philadelphia with a two-day music extravaganza on Labor Day Weekend. The rap mogul announced today (May 14) that he is hosting and curating 'Budweiser Made in America' concerts at Ben Franklin Parkway in Fairmount Park on Sept. 1 and Sept. 2.

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Is Jay-Z looking to go head to head with liquor brands like Hennessy and Remy Martin? Perhaps. The iconic rapper is helping to bring D'ussé — a VSOP cognac made by Barcadi — to market later this year.

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Jay-Z is enjoying fatherhood, however, he seems a little worried that his four-month-old daughter Blue Ivy, may grow up to be a little diva. During his appearance on 'Oprah's Master Class: Special Edition,' the 'Watch the Throne' rapper spoke candidly about his parenting style.

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