Not only were Timbaland and Swizz Beats on hand for Jay-Z's buzz cut "Open Letter," it also looks like they're sticking around for a forthcoming album from Jay along with The-Dream, and it's all because, simply, they were in close proximity.

As one of the integral persons who helped usher the Nets to Brooklyn, Jay-Z is now handing over his ownership of the NBA team to focus on the his new venture as sports agent through Roc Nation Sports.

Jay-Z's ascension from the gritty streets, to the top of the music charts, to the head of the boardroom table is what the American Dream is all about, and Time Magazine has named him one of the world's most influential people.

"Respect to JAY Z and anyone who stands up for the people," tweeted Common as the Part II to last week's Jay-Z media response " Open Letter " dropped yesterday (April 15) with a verse from the Chicago rapper.

Jay-Z's been keeping a low profile lately, but that doesn't mean he has nothing to say. It all comes out on "Open Letter," a Swizz Beatz and Timbaland-produced track where Hov addresses recent news stories in which his name was splattered across the headlines.

Jay-Z continues to make major moves with his Roc Nation Empire. Merely a week after making mention about the new sports representation agency, Roc Nation Sports, it is announced that Jay-Z will make a return to Universal Music, the world's largest music

Video and pictures show married couple of five years Beyonce and Jay-Z receiving a hearty welcome from Cuban citizens, but not all Cubans were happy about the power couple's visit.

Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter is taking his Roc Nation enterprise to new heights. With superstars like Rihanna, Timbaland, Melanie Fiona, Wale and Kylie Minogue already on his music roster, the hip hop mogul is delving into sports representation with the launch of Roc

Kendrick Lamar gets some blessing from one of Hip Hop's greatest on the remix to his latest single "Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe." On the Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter featured track, produced by Sounwave, Kendrick steps up to the plate with some new lyrics, while Hov

Quvenzhane Wallis has just landed another huge role after garnering an Academy Award nomination for starring in Beasts of the Southern Wild.