LISTEN: Jay-Z's 'Blueprint 3' Leaks!

It doesn't drop until Sept. 11, but you can hear H.O.V.A.'s long-awaited album right now!
Jay-Z

Monday, when Jay-Z's highly anticipated Blueprint 3 leaked more than a week before its September 11 release date, the Brooklyn rapper didn't respond by threatening fans or suing bloggers. Instead, he put the whole thing up on MTV's website to let all his fans hear it… legally!

LISTEN: Jay-Z Calls Out Haters in New Song

H.O.V.A. and Kanye West ask for some love on the just-leaked Blueprint 3 track "Hate."
Jay-Z at All Points West 2009

It looks like Jay-Z still has ninety-nine problems -- and those who envy or criticize him are at the top of the list.

Jay-Z Plans 9/11 Benefit Gig in NYC

Hip-hop kingpin's Madison Square Garden show will raise money for victims' families, set for live TV broadcast.

Like many born and bred New Yorkers, rap mogul Jay-Z was irrevocably changed by the events of September 11, 2001, and on the tragic day's eighth anniversary, he'll headline a major event to honor the fallen.


WATCH: Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye "Run This Town"

The three superstars lead a torch-wielding mob in this clip for Hova's Blueprint 3 tune.

"Run This Town," a bangin' song off Jay-Z's September 11 release Blueprint 3, may be a late contender for 2009's defining summer jam, but Hova has more on his mind that just another notch on his diamond-studded belt.

Eminem, Kanye, Lady Gaga, Beyonce Lead MTV VMA Noms

Jay-Z, Coldplay, Green Day, and others also receive Moon Man nods. Click here for details!
Eminem / Jay-Z / Kanye West

The 26th annual MTV Video Music Awards nominees have been announced, and pop divas Lady Gaga and Beyoncé lead the pack with nine nominations each.

Best & Worst of All Points West: Day 1

Jay-Z gives props to the Beasties, the National commune with rain-soaked fans, and Seasick Steve stomps the blues.
Jay-Z / Photo by Kyle Dean Reinford

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