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Check out JAY-Z’s D.O.A (Death of Auto-Tune) Music Video!

JAY-Z appeared alongside Coldplay to perform "Lost & Viva La Vida" at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards.

JAY-Z celebrates his 39th birthday today.

2008 has been a great year for JAY-Z, even though he left Def Jam in January 2008, many great things happened afterwards — marriage with Beyonce in April 2008. In the same month as well, he was awarded the most expensive contracts ever to a musician with his partnership with Live Nation for $150 million. He also successfully headlined many summer festivals in 2008 in Europe.

After their announcement a few days ago, JAY-Z and Beyoncé are finally married, at least according to People Magazine.

Wish them best of luck!

People magazine reported that Beyoncé Knowles and longtime beau Jay-Z have taken out a marriage license in Scarsdale, N.Y.

According to a source, the pair obtained a license Tuesday morning. The document is valid for 60 days.

A rep for Beyoncé told People, “No comment.” While Jay-Z’s spokesperson could not be reached.

Beyoncé, 26, and Jay-Z, 38, have been dating since 2002, though the couple have stood reluctant to discuss their relationship publicly. Rumors about their romance began circulating after the singer appeared on Jay-Z’s song “‘03 Bonnie & Clyde,” followed by collaborations on Beyoncé’s solo hit “Crazy in Love,” in 2003.

Have you heard about the upcoming Heart of the City tour with Jay-Z and Mary J Blige? The tour begins on March 22nd, and travels all over the country until the end of April.

“The [songs] we’re playing are the soundtracks to people’s lives,” Jay-Z said in a statement. “We’ve poured our hearts out many a night in the studio and look forward to going one step further onstage.”

Special Pre-Sale tickets for many of the dates will be available Monday February 11th @ 10am local venue time. Click here to get your tickets. The pre-sale is the only way you can get tickets in the “Gold Circle” section right in front of the stage. You’ll also have the option to purchase the best seat locations in other sections if you prefer.

Additional bonuses:

• The first 10 purchasers in each market will win an autographed copy of “American Gangster.”
• After you purchase your ticket you’ll have the opportunity to tell Jay-Z what songs you want to hear. The most requested song in each market will be added to Jay’s set-list.
• Connect with other Jay-Z fans in the exclusive pre-sale purchaser fan-community.
• Save up to 50% off the regular service fee!

Pre-sale tickets are available for a very limited time, so make sure you pick yours up now.

For more information, visit Rocafella.com

Watch JAY-Z’s latest video simply titled “Pray”.

Universal Music Group said Monday that rap artist and hip-hop mogul Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter is stepping down as president of its Def Jam Records unit, effective by the end of the year.

Carter, 38, has been president of the rap label since 2005, and has signed acts including R&B singers Rihanna and Ne-Yo.

Universal said Carter, a top-selling rapper who performs as Jay-Z, will continue recording for its Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam label. But the company did not give a reason for his decision to quit the executive suite.

“Now it’s time for me to take on new challenges,” he said in a statement. “I am pleased to have had the opportunity to build upon the Def Jam legacy,” he added.

Read the rest of Jay-Z to Step Down as Def Jam President

Happy birthday to JAY-Z a.k.a. Shawn Corey Carter. JAY-Z turns 38 today.

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969 in Brooklyn, NYC) better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper and current president and CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records. In addition, he co-owns The 40/40 Club, and is co-owner of the New Jersey Nets NBA team. He is one of the most financially successful hip-hop artists and entrepreneurs in America.

Watch JAY-Z performing Roc Boys (And The Winner Is…) with tonnes of other artistes.