March 8, 2010 - There's no shortage of aspiring rappers who look to Jay-Z for inspiration, and with the success of his 11th studio release, "The Blueprint 3," and its catchy single "Empire State of Mind" (dubbed a "New York anthem" by Oprah Winfrey), many more are likely dreaming of living large.
June 15, 2009 - Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy will lead a contingent of young hip-hop stars on the road this summer as the America's Most Wanted Festival treks from coast-to-coast across North America.
May 1, 2009 - Young Jeezy's Thursday (4/30) night concert at the Bob Carpenter Center on the University of Delaware campus was canceled in light of the recent incidents of influenza, according to school officials.
October 1, 2008 - Metallica's "Death Magnetic" sold 132,000 copies during its third week in stores, enough to log its third week at No. 1 on the US album chart.
September 25, 2008 - After racking up sales of almost a half-million copies during its abbreviated first week in stores, Metallica's "Death Magnetic" moved another 337,000 copies during its second week out, enough to hang on to the No. 1 spot on the US album chart.
September 17, 2008 - Metallica's "Death Magnetic" sold 490,000 copies during its first three days in stores, enough to easily top the latest US album chart--even though the competition had a seven-day sales window. "Death Magnetic" was issued on Friday instead of the traditional Tuesday release date for US albums.
September 10, 2008 - Despite the rough economic times, Young Jeezy's "The Recession" sold 260,000 copies during its first week in stores, enough to give the Atlanta rapper his second No. 1 album.
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