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Hip-Hop royalty gathered in New York City for the Murder Inc. co-founder's funeral. He died Feb. 5 at the age of 54 after suffering a stroke.

In turn, Drake now ties JAY-Z and Taylor Swift for the most No. 1s among soloists in the nearly-69-year history of the chart. Overall, only The Beatles, with 19 No. 1s, have more.

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Jay-Z was sued for allegedly raping a 13-year-old more than 20 years ago. He loudly proclaimed his innocence. The NFL, which partners with Jay-Z's Roc Nation for the Super Bowl halftime show, supported him.

Drake has joined Taylor Swift and Jay-Z in the list of solo artists with the most number-one albums on the Billboard 200 chart.

The Recording Academy will induct eight albums and five singles into the Grammy Hall of Fame this year, including Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt, Luther Vandross‘ Never Too Much, Emmylou Harris‘ Wrecking Ball,

Z, Luther Vandross and Big Star and breakthrough singles by Miami Sound Machine and Eddie Floyd are among the 13 recordings that were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame this year. This year's additions (eight albums and five singles) meet the main requirements – they exhibit "qualitative or historical significance" and are at least 25 years old.

Z’s company,” Cam’ron explained. “Actually had a joint venture with Jay-Z and Def Jam. It’s not a big deal for me to be around Jay-Z.” Given their established professional relationship, Cam’ron sees no need to attend social gatherings centered around the Roc Nation brand.

NCAA's Andy Katz revealed his latest power rankings, notes and awards in his newest Weekly World. Five things that caught my eye last week: Rick Pitino’s entrance to Madison Square Garden Sunday to Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ Empire State of Mind was the beginning of a sensational Sunday at the Garden for him and the St.

On one of his famed songs, Jay-Z claims to have 99 problems. But recent filings show that ligation issues do not fit the bill. Last week, a sexual assault lawsuit against the “ Encore ” rapper was voluntarily dropped.