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Extended Trailer for Jay-Z’s new Magna Carta Holy Grail Album (Video)

Well damn. Like a true big brother, Jay-Z steals little brother Kanye's shine once again. He just launched the freshest trailer for an album maybe ever inside the NBA Finals. Check out this incredible video with Rick Rubin, Swizz Beatz, Pharrell, Timbaland and beats from Jay's upcoming Magna Carta Holy... Read more

June 16, 2013 Video

Jay-Z, Nas, Justin Timberlake and Timbaland in the Studio

Not to be outdone by Eminem (again?) whose currently in the studio with Black Hippy, apparently Jay-Z is also in the studio with Nas, Timbaland and Justin Timberlake. It's going to be a cold winter for wack MCs. Who knows what this collabo will sound like. Until then, check this... Read more

June 6, 2013 Fresh

AFH: Best Hip-Hop of May 2013 (Audio Playlist)

As the year heats up, so does the music. May brought new and previously unheard tracks from Rakim, Jay-Z, Wu-Tang Clan, J. Cole, Aasim & Nas, Styles P, Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, Black Hippy, Joey Bada$$, Action Bronson, Goodie M.o.B., Prodigy, Havoc, Tito Lopez, AZ, Kanye West and more. You can... Read more

June 2, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage, Playlists

Large Professor Gives the Inside Story on Jay-Z’s Takeover (Video)

You heard Large Professor give the behind the scenes story on Ether...Now, check out what he has to say about Jay-Z's Takeover. According to Extra P, Jay was not exaggerating about showing Nas that Tec-9. For real, for real...Check out the video. Related: Large Professor Discusses the Making of Ether... Read more

June 1, 2013 Video

Large Professor Discusses the Making of Ether on The Combat Jack Show (Video)

Wow. Would you believe the version of Ether that Nas released was actually the "watered down" version?? Large Professor breaks down the inside story on the making of one of the most epic diss records ever made. Check out the video. Related: Large Professor discusses meeting Rakim and Big Daddy... Read more

May 30, 2013 Video

Jay-Z and Raekwon in the Studio

Looks like the Chef and Hov are cooking up a heat Roc. The 2 were photographed last night by Jay-Z's long time A&R man, Lenny S, at Jay-Z's studio. Check out the full story over at HipHopDX. Related: The Dream-High Art ft. Jay-Z (Audio)... Read more

May 15, 2013 Food for Thought

The Dream-High Art ft. Jay-Z

The Dream dropped the artwork for this cut yesterday now check out one of the most anticipated joints off of his upcoming IV Play album featuring Hov. Related:Jay-Z- Open Letter... Read more

May 9, 2013 Audio, Fresh

Jay-Z – 100$ Bill

Here's the full version of Jay-Z's 100$ Bill off the Gatsby soundtrack. Check it out. Related: Jay-Z- Open Letter (Audio)... Read more

May 2, 2013 Audio

Jay-Z – 100$ Bill

Jay-Z has a new song on The Great Gatsby soundtrack. You can hear a 2-minute sneak preview of the song below. Check out 100$ Bill. Related: Jay-Z- Open Letter (Audio)... Read more

April 21, 2013 Audio

Common – Open Letter Pt. II

I wanna rhyme like Common Sense...Common adds a verse in support of Jay-Z over the Open Letter track. Check out Open Letter Pt.II. Related: Common – Congratulations ft Cocaine 80′s Click here to download.... Read more

April 15, 2013 Audio

Jay-Z- Open Letter

After Swizz Beatz tweeted a picture out of Timbaland, Jay-Z and himself in the studio. Jay-Z drops a track where he addresses all of the rumors and speculation surrounding his life. This joint is not to be played with! Related: Kendrick Lamar – Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe (Remix) ft... Read more

April 11, 2013 Audio, Fresh

AFH: Best Hip-Hop of March 2013 Playlist (Audio)

As we ease into April, here's a look back at some of the best hip-hop to drop in March. You'll hear music from Kendrick Lamar & Jay-Z, Big K.R.I.T., Big Daddy Kane, Raekwon, AZ, Drake, Ghostface Killah, Schoolboy Q, Kanye West, Jay Electronica, Yasiin Bey, Rapsody, Yelawolf, Stalley & Scarface,... Read more

April 6, 2013 Audio, Featured-homepage, Playlists

AFH: The Sweet 16 Playlist (Audio)

As you gear up for the NCAA Sweet 16, here's another type of sweet 16. Check out 16 of the best hip-hop songs from 16 years ago--1997 to be exact. You'll hear music from Biggie, Jay-Z, 2Pac, Scarface, Mos Def, Busta Rhymes, Tha Dogg Pound, KRS-One, Camp Lo, The Firm,... Read more

March 28, 2013 Audio, Playlists, Throwback

Kendrick Lamar Speaks to Funkmaster Flex About the B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe Remix with Jay-Z (Audio)

Kendrick Lamar speaks in detail with Funkmaster Flex about how the "B*tch, Don't Kill My Vibe" remix with Jay-Z came about, who laid the first verse and more. He also touches on being named Hottest MC in the Game by MTV. Check out the interview. Related: Kendrick Lamar – Bitch,... Read more

March 19, 2013 Audio

Kendrick Lamar – Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe (Remix) ft Jay-Z

The web was on fire last week after the snippet of the remix of Kendrick Lamar's "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe" featuring Jay-Z dropped. Now, here's the full version of the song featuring brand new verses from Kendrick (maybe the hardest he's ever gone) and a heater from Jay. The... Read more

March 18, 2013 Audio

Kendrick Lamar – B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe (Remix) ft Jay-Z (Preview)

The annual music smorgasbord known as SXSW is in full effect until Sunday. No doubt, there will be countless gems from the festival that we will be posting on the daily. First up? A video of Young Guru playing a remix of Kendrick Lamar's "B*tch, Don't Kill My Vibe" featuring... Read more

March 13, 2013 Audio

Jay-Z & Jaz-O – So Watcha Sayin Freestyle (Video)

OK. This is nuts. Here's a freestyle from Jay-Z and Jaz-O over EPMD's So Watcha Sayin' track that is reportedly from 1989. You have to see (and hear) it to believe it. Check out the video. Related: Jermaine Dupri and Jemaine Dupri perform Money Ain’t a Thang (Video)... Read more

February 25, 2013 Video

Jermaine Dupri and Jay-Z Perform Money Ain’t a Thang (Video)

So So Def is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. As part of the festivities, Jermaine Dupri did a show last night and brought out Jay-Z to perform their party-starter, "Money Ain't a Thang." Check out the video below. Related: Crate Diggers: Inside the vinyl collection of Jermaine Dupri (Video)... Read more

February 24, 2013 Video

AFH: The Presidential Playlist (Audio)

Here's a Presidential Playlist through the lens of hip-hop. You'll hear music about dead presidents (Biggie, Rakim, Nas, Joey Bada$$), presidential impact (NWA, dead prez, Crooklyn Dodgers), presidential dreams (2Pac, Jay-Z, Gang Starr, Kurtis Blow, Run-D.M.C.) and more. You can listen to the entire playlist here and a shortened version... Read more

February 18, 2013 Audio, Playlists

Happy 50th Birthday to Michael Jordan (Playlist)

Salute to His Airness Michael Jordan who turned 50 years old today. Here's a playlist featuring ESPN's picks for his 23 greatest moments on the court, as well as a few joints with name checks from some of his many fans in hip-hop, Jay-Z, Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar. Check... Read more

February 17, 2013 Audio, Playlists, Video

Justin Timberlake – Suit & Tie ft Jay-Z (Video)

Justin Timberlake makes his return to music videos with a slick black and white visual for Suit & Tie featuring Jay-Z. Check it out below. Related: Justin Timberlake – Mirrors (Audio)... Read more

February 14, 2013 Video

Justin Timberlake Performs New Music at the Direct TV Super Bowl Party (Video)

Jay-Z joined Justin Timberlake for JT's first ever live performance of "Suit & Tie" last night at the Direct TV Super Bowl Party. You can watch footage of that, as well as JT performing 2 new songs ("Pusher Love Girl" and "That Girl") from his upcoming album below. Related: Justin... Read more

February 3, 2013 Video

Big Daddy Kane Speaks with FUSE (Video)

Here's a really interesting interview of Big Daddy Kane. He talks with FUSE about being the only guest performer at Jay-Z's 8-night stand in Brooklyn last fall, being told Jay-Z would never make it when Kane tried to shop Jay's demo, performing at the Inaugural Concert with MC Lyte, his... Read more

January 30, 2013 Video

Justin Timberlake – Suit & Tie ft Jay-Z (Lyric Video)

Here's a new video from Justin Timberlake for his song Suit & Tie featuring Jay-Z. It's billed as a "Lyric Video," and it does include the lyrics, but it's also full of stylish visuals of JT and cool animations. If this is the lyric video, the actual video should be... Read more

January 24, 2013 Video

Justin Timberlake – Suit & Tie ft Jay-Z (Prod. Timbaland)

Justin Timberlake stays true to his word and releases his first solo song in nearly 7 years. It's a soulful 80's R&B-influenced joint that was produced by Timbaland and features a verse from Jay-Z. Check out Suit & Tie. Click here to buy it. Related: Justin Timberlake announces his return... Read more

January 14, 2013 Audio

Jay-Z & 9th Wonder – Black American Gangster (Mixtape)

Here's a great way to start 2013: check out 9th Wonder's remix of Jay-Z's American Gangster album. You can download the entire album here. Related: Listen to and download the best mixtapes of 2012. Here's what 9th Wonder had to say about the project: "I wanted Black American Gangster to... Read more

January 1, 2013 Mixes

AFH: Best Hip-Hop Videos of 2012

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December 17, 2012 Featured-homepage, Video

A birthday salute to Jay-Z: Mister Cee Mix (Audio) & Where I’m From Documentary (Video)

Salute to Jay-Z who turned 43 today. Here's a Mister Cee Jay-Z birthday mix as well as a documentary that gives a behind the scenes look at the creation of Jay-Z's recent 8-night stand in Brooklyn at the Barclays Center. Related: Jay-Z – From Marcy to Barclays (Video) Props: 2DBZ... Read more

December 4, 2012 Audio, Mixes, Video

Jay-Z performs Dead Presidents & Can I Live at the Barclays Center (Video)

Here's some official footage of Jay-Z taking it back to the Reasonable Doubt era at his recent shows opening Brooklyn's Barclays Center. Check out his performances of Dead Presidents and Can I Live. Related: What makes a classic album? (Food for Thought)... Read more

November 14, 2012 Video

Jay-Z live at the Barclays Center (Live Stream)

Jay-Z is performing right now (9:30 EST) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. You can watch the live stream below.... Read more

October 6, 2012 Video

Jay-Z will live stream his final show from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn (Video)

The show will start at 9:30pm EST on 10/9. You can check it out here. Below is the trailer. Related: Mister Cee - Jay-Z, Biggie or Nas? (Mixtape)... Read more

October 5, 2012 Video

Who’s the best MC between Biggie, Jay-Z and Nas? Mister Cee attempts to answer that very question with his latest mix that pits each MC against the other, record for record. Listen and download below and tell us who you think takes the title (Mixtape)

Related: Rakim vs. Big Daddy Kane: The Playlist (Audio)... Read more

September 21, 2012 Audio, Mixes

G.O.O.D. Music – Cruel Summer snippets & track list (Audio)

G.O.O.D. Music's Cruel Summer compilation hits stores on 9/18. Check out snippets and a track list for the album below. Related: Big Sean - Clique ft Jay-Z & Kanye West (Audio) Here's the track list: 01. To The World by Kanye West & R. Kelly 02. Clique by Kanye West,... Read more

September 11, 2012 Audio

Big Sean, Jay-Z & Kanye West – Clique

Big Sean, Jayy-Z & Kanye West link on the latest G.O.O.D. Music release. Check out Clique. Related: Kanye West & Pusha T - New God Flow (Audio)... Read more

September 6, 2012 Audio

Coast 2 Coast: Where East meets West on Wax (Audio Playlist)

Here's a playlist of songs featuring MCs from the east rhyming over West Coast (primarily G-Funk) beats. You'll hear music from Nas, Jay-Z, Talib Kweli, Redman, Raekwon, Biggie and more. Related: How the West Was Won: the evolution of West Coast hip-hop (Playlist)... Read more

August 22, 2012 Audio, Playlists

Rick Ross – 3 Kings ft Dr. Dre & Jay-Z (Video)

Here's the video for Rick Ross' 3 Kings featuring Dr. Dre and Jay-Z. Each of Ross, Dre and Jay make appearances in the video...kinda. Instead of taking on the Herculean task of coordinating the schedules of 3 Kings, Ross chose to incorporate previously seen footage and photos of all 3... Read more

July 31, 2012 Video

Stalley spits live on Shade 45 (Video)

Stalley was on Shade 45 and spit some verses over that Rhyme No More beat DJ Premier laced for Jay-Z. Check out the video below. Related: Stalley - Hammers & Vogues ft Curren$y (Video) Here's Rhyme No More.... Read more

July 30, 2012 Audio, The Bridge, Video

Rick Ross – 3 Kings ft Dr Dre & Jay-Z

Rick Ross dropped his newest single. Check out 3 Kings featuring Dr. Dre and Jay-Z (with tags). Related: Rick Ross - So Sophisticated ft Meek Mill (Video)... Read more

July 19, 2012 Audio

AG (from Show & AG) – Toca Tuesday Freestyles (Video)

AG from Show & AG has not lost a step. He represented hard for 90's MCs on Tony Touch's Toca Tuesday Freestyles. Check out how he flows on the head-nodding, neck-snapping, slept on track Dr. Dre did for Jay-Z a few years back. Related: New music from Show & AG... Read more

June 28, 2012 Audio, The Bridge, Throwback, Video

Jay-Z & Kanye West – No Church in the Wild (Video)

Here's a powerful new video from Jay-Z & Kanye West for Watch the Throne's No Church in the Wild featuring Frank Ocean. Neither rapper appears in the video. Instead, it depicts intense images of civil unrest. You can see the video below. Related: Biggie and Jay-Z perform Get Money (Video)... Read more

May 29, 2012 Video

Here’s some extremely rare footage of Biggie performing with an assist from Jay-Z. Check it out below (Video)

Courtesy of the legendary Ralph McDaniels (story below). Related: Notorious BIG Behind The Music (Full Video) Here's what Ralph McDaniels had to say about the video: “Every year, I had a birthday party,” said McDaniels. “I wanted to get B.I.G. to host [it], but really I wanted him to perform.... Read more

May 18, 2012 Video

GhostWridah – 1995 (Video)

GhostWridah joins a growing list of talented MCs who have flowed over Milkbone's Keep It Real beat. Logic recently killed it and its probably most recognized as the song that Big L and Jay-Z rhymed over in their classic freestyle session. Check out GhostWridah's 1995 video and the Big L/Jay-Z... Read more

May 16, 2012 Audio, The Bridge, Video

Just Blaze – Hard Knock Life Interview (Video) + A Playlist of His Classics

The mighty Just Blaze often is overlooked in discussions about the best hip-hop producers but he has been behind the boards for classic upon classic upon classic. Hard Knock TV sat down with the legendary producer for a lengthy interview. Just talks about working with Jay Electronica, Joe Budden and... Read more

May 3, 2012 Audio, Playlists, Video

Rap music started with 2 turntables and a microphone, no doubt, but there’s something special when a dope MC’s voice combines with other instruments. Here’s a playlist of 13 songs that feature some if not all live instrumentation on the track–maybe drums, a bass line, horns or all the above (Playlist)

You'll hear music from DJ Quik, Eazy-E, Elzhi, Big KRIT, The Roots, De La Soul, Jay-Z, A Tribe Called Quest, Mos Def, Grand Puba, The Pharcyde and 2Pac. You can listen to the whole thing below. Sit back and experience hip-hop Live & Direct.... Read more

April 7, 2012 Audio, Playlists

Jay-Z kicked off the music portion of SXSW in a big way this year. He performed for nearly 90 minutes and went deep in his catalog. If you missed the stream, you can catch the whole thing below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjRMrU5atyY... Read more

March 13, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Vintage interview of Jay-Z discussing his relationship with The Notorious BIG (Video)

Here's a really dope interview of Jay-Z from the late 90's where he talks about his relationship with Biggie and what it was like working together. Lil Kim also talks about what BIG saw in Jay-Z. Check out the video below.... Read more

March 12, 2012 Video

Jay-Z performs U Don’t Know & On To The Next One at Carnegie Hall (Video)

As we previously mentioned, Jay-Z is performing at SXSW on Tues at 8pm EST and it will be live streamed on YouTube. In the meantime, here's some official footage of him performing U Don't Know and On to the Next One at his recent show at Carnegie Hall.... Read more

March 11, 2012 Video

Jay-Z to perform at SXSW and Stream Show on YouTube (Video)

Just in...Jay-Z has confirmed he will be performing at SXSW again this year. The show will be live streamed on YouTube so everyone can check it out. Here's a video trailer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb8kqtItPUI... Read more

March 6, 2012 Video

Young Guru Speaks on Nggas in Paris vs. Nggas in Poorest (Video)

Young Guru (engineer extraordinaire for Kanye West & Jay-Z and ill DJ) steadily has been establishing himself as a hip-hop scholar. Check out what he has to say about N*ggas in Paris vs. N*ggas in Poorest. Rather than pit the two songs against each other he reconciles them and argues... Read more

February 27, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Curren$y – What Da F*ck & #CruiseLife (Video)

Here's a double play Curren$y video that features 2 songs where he takes on The Throne...not literally, but he does rhyme over a classic track flipped by Jay and a classic track used by Kanye. Check out What Da F*ck & #CruiseLife. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1XM9OjFwaU Here's the Jay-Z classic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZLXt3KGTBI And, the... Read more

February 23, 2012 The Bridge, Video