Here’s a fascinating interview I came across over the weekend. Steve Forbes sat down with billionaire investor Warren Buffet and music mogul Jay-Z for a discussion about business, decision making, and how to be successful.

According to the NY Post, Beyonce is expecting her first child with rapper husband Jay-Z. Jay and Beyonce were married in 2008. As a big fan of rap music this seems like an appropriate time to post a throwback classic featuring Jay-Z and Beyonce.

It’s 03’ Bonnie & Clyde…

Check this out. It’s Jay-Z in The Situation Room at The White House:

Here’s Jay-Z’s inaugural hit “My President Is Black”

I completely understand the need for having bouncers in clubs. I can even understand getting a little rough with somebody who acts like an asshole. However, I think at some point you cross a line between club security and organized gang violence.

This is that line:

Jay-Z is a legitimate businessman and I should hope he doesn’t condone this kind of shit. This is not a rap video — this is real life.

(hat tip Breitbart TV)

This has nothing to do with politics, but I’m a big hip-hop fan so I thought I’d post the new Jay-Z video featuring Rihanna and Kanye West.

It’s called “Run This Town” and it’s the first single from Jay-Z’s highly anticipated new album Blueprint 3.

(hat tip MTV News)

Rap superstar Jay-Z said yesterday that he will step down from his post as president of Def Jam Recordings, one of the world’s biggest record labels.

Negotiations to renew his contract reached a stand still earlier this month when Jay and the label could not reach an agreement on the exact compensation required for him to continue running the label. Def Jam’s parent company Universal complained that the amount Jay was requesting was simply more than the company could afford to pay.

With record sales lagging across the board, Universal simply couldn’t justify meeting Jay’s figure. Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter says he has no hard feelings and that it was an honor to serve as President of such a prestigious record label.

“I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have served as president of such a culturally-defining label as Def Jam over the last three years,” Jay said in a statement. “During that time, I’ve had the pleasure of working with many of the world’s most dynamic artists and many of the most dedicated and talented executives in the music business today, including [IDJMG Chairman/ CEO] Antonio “L.A.” Reid. But now it’s time for me to take on new challenges. I am pleased to have had the opportunity to build upon the Def Jam legacy, helping to move the company into a new era of artistic success.”

Under his leadership, Def Jam released top-selling albums from Kanye West, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, and Fabolous, just to name a few. He also discovered top-selling pop act Rihanna, and as a performer he lent his skills to an array of Universal acts including Amy Winehouse.

Jay will remain as President and CEO of his own Roc-A-Fella Records under the Def Jam umbrella, and will continue as a recording artist for the label.

While he may be leaving his Def Jam post, he certainly won’t be out of a job. In addition to being part owner of the New Jersey Nets, Jay also runs a successful clothing company, nightclub chain, and numerous other businesses.

Jay-Z is one the wealthiest men in the music industry with a net worth in the neighborhood of $400 million.

-Chris Jones