Mass Appeal has leaked Jay Z’s original demo tape. No telling if this is the entirety of the tape, or just select tracks from that era. That being said, I definitely remember “Greatest MC In The World” and “Get Off My Dick” with Sauce Money being played on Stretch & Bobbito back in the day. I also remember thinking how audacious he was for crowning himself “Greatest MC In The World” when he was a virtual unknown… Look at him now.

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Here is the original demo of Rick Ross’ “Movin’ Bass,” featuring new lyrics from Jay Z, as well as rising Chicago femcee Tink. Timbaland debuted this version on The Breakfast Club today, subsequently setting the internet ablaze. Watch Timbaland’s interview on The Breakfast Club as well.

Hood Billionaire November 25th.

With election day upon us, Cuepoint examines when musicians endorse a candidate; in this case Jay Z and James Brown.

Election Day Sets a Funky Precedent

Definitely the most distracting moment from Jay and Bey’s On The Run HBO special. Related: I deconstructed their relationship over at Cuepoint.

My latest piece for Cuepoint, an analytical look at the relationship of Beyoncé and Jay Z.

Beyoncé and Jay Z: Still Crazy In Love

The campaign to end extreme poverty by 2030, MSNBC presents the Global Citizen concert event in NYC, featuring performances from Jay Z + Beyonce, The Roots, as well as No Doubt, Carrie Underwood, and Fun. Watch Jay and Bey perform “Forever Young” below, then head here to see the rest, if you feel so inclined.

Jay Electronica speaks on the red carpet at the BET Awards about his long delayed upcoming album, and how Jay Z has been “very patient” with him in waiting for its completion.

Heartfelt performance from Jay Z and Beyonce’s On The Run tour, now available on HBO On Demand and HBO GO. Bucking down those divorce rumors.

DJ Skee reports: “As heard first exclusively on Dash Radio, DJ Skee breaks the news that a top secret Jay-Z & Beyonce collaboration album is in the works following the “On The Run” Tour.”

#JayZCriesWhen

Today was a big day for new music. It ends with new Jeezy featuring Jay Z. Their first collab since 2008′s “My President Is Black (Remix)”.

Lead single to Khaled’s upcoming LP, I’ve Changed A Lot gets a video.

Ice-T remakes his own track from his 1993 Home Invasion LP, now with Body Count, yet the new version uses the Rick Rubin instrumental from Jay-Z’s version. Full circle, bitches.

That track you heard in the Beats By Dre World Cup ad campaign gets some added bars from one S. Carter.