NEW YORK (Reuters) - From selling crack cocaine as a teenage hustler to becoming one of America's richest rappers, Jay-Z writes about his life, decodes his music and explains hip-hop culture in his ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When you talk about legends in the rap game, Jay-Z isn’t just in the conversation—he’s the blueprint. From corner hustler to corporate boss, Hov has moved through the culture like a ...

To many, Jay-Z is the greatest and most iconic rapper of all time. Not only does he boast 14 No. 1 albums on the Billboard Top 200, as well as many other hit songs, but he is a self-made billionaire ...

In every genre there are one-hit wonders. Including the competitive musical style of hip-hop. For every Jay-Z and Snoop Dogg, there are others working to make their way in the world of hip-hop music ...

The professional relationship between 50 Cent and Jay-Z goes way back. Both hailing from New York City, the rappers became superstars in the mid- to late-1990s, and their rivalry was intense from the ...

Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what's out and also what's hot, so XXL decided to make things ...

Drake and Jay-Z have had a competitive relationship for years. While Drake has spoken admiringly about Jay-Z’s music, he has also criticized the other rapper. In 2014, Drake complained about a growing ...

LL Cool J has cleared up the rumors that he battled Jay-Z in a parking lot and dissed him on the song "Loungin'." On Friday, Charlamagne Tha God published a sit-down interview with LL to promote his ...