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MTV News ventured to Times Square as fans anticipated the year's winners.
02/10/2012 20:45:45
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We catch up with Wale, Irv Gotti, and Ashanti on the red carpet at the club's reopening.
01/19/2012 12:33:20
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Def Jam VP of A&R, Bu Thiam breaks down the tracks on Watch the Throne with MTV News
08/18/2011 14:03:11
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The Billboard charts marked HOV's 1998 hit at #2. (9.28.09)
10/08/2009 13:35:00
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The rapper was fourth place on the Billboard Rap Singles chart in 2001. (9.28.09)
10/08/2009 13:38:00
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Jigga placed seventh on the Billboard Rap Singles Chart in 1996. (9.28.09)
10/08/2009 13:39:00
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"It's not a violent thing," Jay-Z said. (9.28.09)
09/29/2009 14:39:00
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HOVA dominates the gambit of rappers and takes the crown for Hottest mc. (9.28.09)
09/29/2009 14:39:00
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"The people recognize when they are no longer here," Jay said of Biggie and 2Pac. (9.28.09)
09/28/2009 18:04:00
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With basketball in hand, HOV vjs the night of rap videos. (9.28.09)
09/28/2009 18:04:00
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Jigga makes a cameo appearance on the show in 1989. (9.28.09)
09/28/2009 18:08:00
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The rapper blew away the "TRL" top 10 with his big hit. (9.03.09)
09/08/2009 10:26:00
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Quddus had the pleasure of giving Jay-Z an honorary gift. (9.3.09)
09/08/2009 10:25:00
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"I'm on a mission and I will not forget," Jay-Z recites. (8.28.09)
09/04/2009 20:02:00
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"Maybe I could start my own clothing line. The right fit. The right style," says Jay-Z. (9.2.09)
09/04/2009 19:59:00
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The rapper did a special performance with the Roots. (9.4.09)
09/04/2009 21:02:00
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"This is my growth," says Jay-Z about his clothing. (9.2.09)
09/02/2009 17:09:00
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The MC performs his hit on VH1's "Storytellers." (9.2.09)
09/02/2009 17:21:00
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The MC performed his hit on VH1's "Storytellers." (9.2.09)
09/02/2009 17:21:00
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The MC performed his hit live on VH1's "Storytellers." (9.2.09)
09/02/2009 17:44:00
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"That's what they call me when they want to talk business with me." (8.26.09)
08/31/2009 12:05:00
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The rapper hit the road to make a business trip promoting his new record. (8.31.09)
08/31/2009 14:07:00
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"Hidden messages in the music replaced the technical aspect," say Jay-Z. (8.28.09)
08/28/2009 15:27:00
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"I think it through," says Jay-Z. "It ain't just spontaneous. Its really organized." (8.27.09)
08/28/2009 15:26:00
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The rapper turns philantropist and gives back to his home town in New York. (8.28.09)
08/28/2009 15:26:00
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We dug through the MTV archives for some classic clips of Hova. (8.20.09)
08/26/2009 13:55:00
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We take you back to to October 2000, when Jay-Z brought us to the streets of his hometown. (8.21.09)
08/26/2009 13:55:00
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"I respect that man as one of the greatest rappers, if not the greatest," Jay-Z says about the Notorious B.I.G. (8.20.09)
08/26/2009 13:56:00
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"I grew up around music, listening to all types of people," says Jay. (8.24.09)
08/26/2009 13:56:00
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"We almost got sidetracked," says Jay-Z. "Its paid off so far." (8.24.09)
08/26/2009 13:56:00
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Not only is Jay a powerhouse talent, he knows where to find it. (8.25.09)
08/26/2009 13:57:00
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The Chicago producer played his beats for HOV. "It was like the moment of truth for me," said Kanye. (8.25.09)
08/26/2009 13:57:00
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Big Daddy Kane hosts HOV's first performance. (8.26.09)
08/26/2009 21:24:00
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See the first music video Jay-Z performed in. (8.26.09)
08/26/2009 21:27:00
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"I used to write every single day," says Jay-Z. (8.26.09)
08/26/2009 21:29:00
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The ROC rapper debuted the video in 1996. (8.26.09)
08/26/2009 21:31:00
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Fergie celebrates strong women, Miley Cyrus meets Justin Timberlake, and Jay-Z, Nelly Furtado and the Plain White T's plot their next moves. (2.11.08)
02/11/2008 12:51:00
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Jay waxes poetic about Aerosmith and explains how his musical tastes are much broader than just hip-hop.
12/10/2007 13:42:00
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He says his fellow rapper is coming from a good place, but Jigga doesn't think an album title is going to change the streets. (11.1.07)
11/05/2007 12:01:00
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Jay's cleats are headed to the Football Hall of Fame; West guested in Game's clip; and the (+44) member played in a drum-off. (1.10.07)
01/10/2007 17:38:00
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A young man in a hurry: Jay plans for Roc-A-Fella's world domination.
11/16/2006 11:33:00
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With Puff's No Way Out tour plans in motion, Jigga laughs off Diddy's strict rules for on-the-road conduct.
11/16/2006 11:33:00
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Reasonable Doubt vs. In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 — Jay dreams of early retirement even as he dissects his latest LP.
11/16/2006 11:34:00
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The king of New York? Jay claims the throne after Biggie's death.
11/16/2006 11:34:00
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Revenge of the OGs: Jay claims the Roc will honor old schoolers like Big Daddy Kane and Jaz-O.
11/16/2006 11:36:00
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Jay recalls his last talk with Biggie. The two legends spoke just hours before B.I.G. was gunned down in Los Angeles.
11/16/2006 11:37:00
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Missing Biggie: Jay on the legacy of B.I.G. and the pain of losing a close friend.
11/16/2006 11:38:00
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Jay recalls his emotional swings as a flood of calls came in reporting the news of Biggie's death.
11/16/2006 11:39:00
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Fresh from his Usual Suspects spoof in the "City Is Mine" video, Jigga looks to the big screen as an actor-slash-rapper.
11/16/2006 11:40:00
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Damon Dash and Clue are caught on tape enjoying their spring break, while Jay-Z chats it up with Angie Martinez.
11/16/2006 11:41:00
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While promoting the "Streets Is Watching" soundtrack and movie, Jay puts on his salesman cap to go with those fly 1998 Jordans.
11/16/2006 11:42:00
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Jay's already talking retirement as he announces Vol. 2 ... Hard Knock Life will be his last album. Sound familiar?
11/16/2006 11:43:00
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Jigga compares Vol. 1 with Vol. 2, which he insists will be his final album. Plus, he explains why he loves releasing LPs in the summer.
11/16/2006 11:44:00
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Jay dissects the masterful Reasonable Doubt marketing campaign. Also, he sides with former New York Mayor Giuliani's crackdown on street-teaming.
11/16/2006 11:44:00
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With "Streets Is Watching" on deck, Jay-Z explains why he always needs to be the man in the spotlight.
11/16/2006 11:45:00
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Vol. 2 ... Hard Knock Life debuts at #1, and Jay has "Annie" to thank. Hova explains his debt to an old Broadway tune.
11/16/2006 11:46:00
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Jay examines his relationship with a young, stubborn Foxy Brown.
11/16/2006 12:19:00
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He's looked high and low, but Jay still can't find a copy of his debut disc in stores. Yes, he says, it's that rare.
11/16/2006 12:21:00
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With a new crop of producers (Swizz Beatz among them) already in Jay's pocket, DJ Premier holds the key to Vol. 2 ... Hard Knock Life.
11/16/2006 12:22:00
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The history of Roc-A-Fella, from a dream to a joint venture with Def Jam — but is trouble on the horizon?
11/16/2006 12:24:00
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Dressed for Halloween, Jay-Z visits Carson Daly on "TRL" to preview tracks from The Dynasty: Roc La Familia.
11/16/2006 12:41:00
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Jay talks about the single "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" and looks ahead to his (ultimately troubled) alliance with R. Kelly.
11/16/2006 12:44:00
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Reluctantly, Jay discusses R. Kelly's sex-tape scandal and its effect on the Best of Both Worlds project.
11/16/2006 12:49:00
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Jay gives a peek at his Roca fashion secrets and offers a ringing endorsement of future rival Cam'ron.
11/16/2006 12:52:00
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Jay-Z finally explains his 1998 Grammy boycott, but says the beef has been squashed.
11/16/2006 12:53:00
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Keeping his artists working and his machine well-oiled requires a delicate balancing act. Jigga reveals the secrets of his success.
11/16/2006 12:54:00
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While celebrating the first live hip-hop concert to be broadcast on TV, Jay reconsiders his Grammy boycott on "TRL."
11/16/2006 13:00:00
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The "TRL" kids get to ask Jay a few questions. So just what is Jay's favorite female body part?
11/16/2006 13:01:00
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Jay-Z walks Sway through his Rock the Mic Tour bus. This is life on the road: Cap'n Crunch, Frosted Flakes and hip-hop.
11/16/2006 13:01:00
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LeBron James gets on the bus at this Cleveland tour stop to wish Hov well. But what's all this about a Roc-A-Fella jersey in his future?
11/16/2006 13:03:00
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This time, Jay is 99 percent sure he'll be leaving the game for good ... but what about that other 1 percent?
11/16/2006 13:03:00
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Jay mentions Prince as a possible producer and talks about a secret Rick Rubin cut that's part Beastie Boys, part Ice Cube and part Jay-Z.
11/16/2006 13:05:00
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Hard Knock Life or Rock the Mic? Jay compares the two notable tours and discusses his difficult transformation from rapper to showman.
11/16/2006 13:05:00
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Behold, the unveiling of Jay-Z's "TRL" retirement plaque. Also, Hov sheds light on The Black Album and the stories behind it.
11/16/2006 13:26:00
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When it's time to go, it's time to go. Jay reveals his reasons for retiring and the lessons he's learned along the way.
11/16/2006 13:18:00
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Jay-Z changes direction on his much-anticipated retirement disc. See how The Black Album evolved into a recording main event.
11/16/2006 13:25:00
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Jay has his S. Carter jersey retired, Jordan-style, in the rafters of "TRL."
11/16/2006 13:32:00
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As controversy surrounds Jay's violent death in his latest video, he explains why he has 99 problems, but being censored ain't one.
11/16/2006 13:33:00
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Jay wonders aloud how the cinematic shooting death in his "99 Problems" video might affect the shorties who see Hov as a rap god.
11/16/2006 13:35:00
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From throwbacks to button-ups, Jay-Z takes a look at his influence on fashion.
11/16/2006 13:35:00
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Puffy interviews Jay on "TRL" about the retired life, and makes sure Hov will be voting.
11/16/2006 13:36:00
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Always pushing boundaries, Jay explains why Linkin Park was the perfect mash-up partner.
11/16/2006 13:40:00
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From Madison Square Garden to a theater near you: Jay gets ready for the release of "Fade to Black."
11/16/2006 13:41:00
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"TRL" contest winners rave about their prize: a date with Jay-Z to a private screening of "Fade to Black."
11/16/2006 13:44:00
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The truth from the man himself: Jigga breaks down his most misunderstood lyrics.
11/16/2006 13:46:00
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While President Carter announces his latest signees, Mike Shinoda phones from Japan with news of his latest Jigga collaboration.
11/16/2006 13:51:00
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While campaigning for a Def Jam presidency, Jay explains his return to the booth and stage with R. Kelly for Unfinished Business.
11/16/2006 13:51:00
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With rumors of tension between R. Kelly and Jay-Z gaining steam, Jay breaks the silence and addresses the gossip.
11/16/2006 13:52:00
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Jay plays a "TRL" game of First and Last. He remembers his first rap and the last time he bought bling for Ms. Right — whoever that is.
11/16/2006 13:53:00
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Jay defends hip-hop from its detractors.
11/16/2006 12:00:00
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The future president on the current president: Jay on Bill Clinton's Oval Office escapades.
11/16/2006 12:17:00
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So is "Guilty Until Proven Innocent" about Jay's alleged assault on Lance "Un" Rivera? Jay breaks it down.
11/16/2006 12:42:00
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Jay goes acoustic as he prepares for his "MTV Unplugged" taping with the Roots.
11/16/2006 12:47:00
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While prepping for "Unplugged," Jay recalls the first time he got to work with Mary J. Blige.
11/16/2006 12:47:00
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As he prepares for his "Unplugged" show taping, Jay-Z talks about building atmosphere, memorizing rhymes and rapping a tearjerker.
11/16/2006 12:48:00
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In pre-Beyoncé days, Jay explains why he just hasn't found that loving feeling yet.
11/16/2006 12:57:00
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More money, more problems. Jay talks about the haves and have-nots in hip-hop.
11/16/2006 12:57:00
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With strains already appearing in the relationship, Jay discusses his partnership with Damon Dash.
11/16/2006 12:59:00
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Despite rising tension, Jay promises to keep his beef with Nas on wax and dismisses comparisons to Biggie and Tupac.
11/16/2006 12:59:00
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In an "All Eyes On" interview, Jay reveals the biggest moments in his career. Where does meeting Michael Jackson rank?
11/16/2006 13:08:00
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In an "All Eyes On" interview, Jay tells Sway why he's hanging it up ... for now.
11/16/2006 13:08:00
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Jay learns a few lessons from the Michael Jordan comeback.
11/16/2006 13:10:00
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Is it true that Jay never writes rhymes down on paper?
11/16/2006 13:12:00
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Jay addresses the controversy over his "99 Problems" lyrics.
11/16/2006 13:13:00
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Rumors of Roc-A-Fella infighting abound. In "All Eyes on Jay-Z," Jay addresses his relationship with then-partner Dame Dash.
11/16/2006 13:13:00
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Jay-Z envisions life after retirement. In this clip from "All Eyes On," he looks forward to his golden years.
11/16/2006 13:14:00
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Jay talks about DJ Clue's role in breaking his songs and reveals how to hustle records in this clip from our full-day shoot with Hov.
11/16/2006 11:47:00
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Upon the release of his debut, a camera-shy Jigga plays VJ on "Yo! MTV Raps." All the while, the future Jordan of rap keeps a b-ball close.
11/16/2006 11:32:00
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Memphis Bleek and Jay-Z make an appearance on "TRL" to bring Carson Daly news of The Dynasty: Roc La Familia.
11/16/2006 12:36:00
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Travel with Jay as he strikes poses for a Vibe cover shoot, tightens up his left hook in the ring and tells the story of his early years.
11/16/2006 12:37:00
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Jay-Z provides a guided tour of Brooklyn, including a trip to Junior's restaurant and a stop at his home turf, the Marcy Projects.
11/16/2006 12:38:00
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Joined by then-Def Jam honcho Lyor Cohen, the always-busy Jay-Z takes a car and a private jet to visit music execs in Minnesota.
11/16/2006 12:39:00
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If Shawn Carter never became a multiplatinum rapper, he had other plans. Ever the entrepreneur, Jay-Z shares a few of those ideas.
11/16/2006 11:47:00
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Hov lays out his strict terms for ghostwriting. In the process, he reveals his secret to getting into the mind of a female MC.
11/16/2006 11:48:00
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Assessing the damage caused by his beef with Nas, Jay dismisses any questions about a possible physical confrontation between the two.
11/16/2006 12:46:00
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After Jay-Z picks the sound, he must select the proper single. Here's how he nabbed a winner with Kanye's "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)."
11/16/2006 12:47:00
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Reconsidering his plan to retire after Vol. 2, Jay keeps the door open. After hearing him describe the making of this LP, you'll see why.
11/16/2006 11:48:00
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R. Kelly and Jay field questions about The Best of Both Worlds disc and tour. Plus, Kelly's take on being a role model.
11/16/2006 12:48:00
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In an honest moment, Jay-Z reveals his difficulty allowing himself to love. But he's still able to describe his perfect companion.
11/16/2006 11:49:00
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When Jay jumped into the rap game with Reasonable Doubt, he planned for it to be his first and last LP. Watch him explain what went right.
11/16/2006 11:55:00
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Jay addresses the R. Kelly scandal and speaks on how those events affected their Best of Both Worlds project.
11/16/2006 12:54:00
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With more than 40 songs in the can, Jay gives us a look at the making of The Blueprint 2 and what inspired his experimental direction.
11/16/2006 12:55:00
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Jay-Z reveals the thinking behind " '03 Bonnie & Clyde," and how Beyoncé's involvement affected the outcome.
11/16/2006 12:55:00
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After crisscrossing the country on a promotional run, Jay-Z takes some time to relax. MTV cameras record his quiet moment.
11/16/2006 11:56:00
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Thinking way back to his days with Jaz-O, Jay digs deep into his mental files in search of his original inspiration to rap.
11/16/2006 11:59:00
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Jay-Z recalls his meeting with the father he barely knows. In a therapeutic discussion, he interprets his raw feelings.
11/16/2006 13:06:00
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Hov and his crew took partying to the next level the day Hard Knock Life debuted at #1. Jay-Z recounts the story.
11/16/2006 11:59:00
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In this hilarious clip, a left-jabbing Jay-Z fantasizes about boxing Roy Jones Jr. Also, he brings us along to his own training session.
11/16/2006 11:59:00
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Enjoying a rare break from promoting Vol. 2, Jay kicks back with a cigar and recalls the fun he had making it.
11/16/2006 12:00:00
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With the success of the Hard Knock Life tour, Jay thwarts the perception that all hip-hop shows are violent. Here, he has the last laugh.
11/16/2006 12:18:00
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The stabbing incident at a New York club had a profound effect on Jay-Z. He outlines some of the changes he's made as a result.
11/16/2006 13:06:00
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Jay-Z gets real about the cost of fame and the challenges of walking the line between the boardroom and the streets.
11/16/2006 12:26:00
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No career is flawless. Jay-Z ticks off a few things he wishes he'd done differently — or in some cases, not at all.
11/16/2006 13:07:00
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Jay tells the story behind "Come and Get Me," and reveals how a visit to his old 'hood resulted in an open invitation to all schemers.
11/16/2006 12:30:00
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Jay-Z answers questions about his retirement, what makes him want to leave the game and what his life after hip-hop would look like.
11/16/2006 13:28:00
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Catch an exhausted Jay-Z lamenting the drudgery of touring while he also celebrates the positive vibes he gets from live shows.
11/16/2006 12:30:00
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Jay acknowledges some of the legends that came before him and names Big Daddy Kane and Rakim as major inspirations.
11/16/2006 13:29:00
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From a conversation with Quincy Jones about music to meeting with Michael Jackson about a special record, Jay-Z shares some of his stories.
11/16/2006 12:31:00
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Jay illuminates us on the tedious task of choosing the right sound for The Black Album.
11/16/2006 13:30:00
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Jay-Z puts the sweet science of performing through his mental wringer and comes up with a few Jigga do's and don'ts.
11/16/2006 12:31:00
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He'd hoped Reasonable Doubt would be his first and last album. Now, facing a new fork in the road, Jay makes the argument for retiring.
11/16/2006 13:30:00
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After a bizarre show in NYC, Kelly abandons his joint tour with Jay. In this "TRL" interview, Jay offers the Pied Piper some pointed advice.
11/16/2006 13:39:00
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On a break from an XXL photo shoot, Jay speaks about MTV's Greatest MCs list and his place among the legends. He also ranks his favorites.
11/16/2006 13:47:00
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When B.I.G.'s posthumous release Born Again hit stores, Jay-Z was noticeably absent from the disc. Watch him explain why.
11/16/2006 12:32:00
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President Carter explains how a reluctant signing produced an artist to watch. This is the story of Barbados-born songbird Rihanna.
11/16/2006 13:47:00
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Songwriting wunderkind Ne-Yo is one of President Carter's early successes. Here, he analyzes the young star's prospects.
11/16/2006 13:50:00
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Jay-Z connects his "Annie" sample to the struggles on the streets everywhere. He also has big plans for his upcoming video.
11/16/2006 11:39:00
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On the set of the "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" video, Jay-Z talks up his latest Neptunes-produced smash.
11/16/2006 12:35:00
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Jay-Z and Nas sit down for an honest look at the reasons behind their differences and what it took for them to become Def Jam partners.
11/16/2006 13:54:00
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MTV's "All Eyes On" finds Nas and Jay-Z revisiting their epic ego-bruising battle. Here, in an interesting turn, they talk collaboration.
11/16/2006 13:55:00
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Complete with hilarious backstage commentary, Jay-Z and a pre-buff Busta Rhymes check out the other acts on the No Way Out tour.
11/16/2006 11:37:00
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Nas reveals he's already been working with Dre; Jay says he might, too
02/16/2006 19:24:00
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The rapper can't wait to come out swinging with his Jay-produced LP
02/16/2006 17:08:00
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Jay's relationship with Nas is complex, but it's grounded in respect
02/16/2006 19:13:00
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