The wait is over. Months after assaulting the airwaves, Jay-Z and Kanye West finally debut the visuals for “Niggas in Paris,” the Hit-Boy-produced single off their acclaimed album Watch the Throne. The seizure-inducing video features footage from last year’s Watch the Throne tour stop in Los Angeles, where the hip-hop titans performed the song 10 times in a row. Now that shit cray.

Better late than never. After keeping their fans waiting, Jay-Z and Kanye West are ready to unveil the “Ni**as in Paris” video to the world. The highly-anticipated clip will make its debut on Thursday, February 9, via VEVO. It features footage from December’s Watch the Throne tour stop in Los Angeles, where the hip-hop kings performed the song 10 times in a row. The Hit-Boy production peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Jay-Z painted Carnegie Hall blue in honor of his daughter Blue Ivy Carter. Backed by a 36-piece orchestra, the hip-hop mogul performed the Neptunes-produced dedication to his month-old baby for the first time at the famed New York City venue on Monday night.

“I didn’t think I was gonna make it through that one. That was tough,” said a dapper Jay, who was overcome with emotion as he rapped the personal lyrics.

He’ll do it again tonight, with a second show benefitting the United Way of New York City and the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation.

Jay-Z made a triumphant return to the stage with his first of two sold-out shows at New York’s historic Carnegie Hall on Monday night (Feb. 6). Accompanied by a 36-piece orchestra, the new father entered in a white tuxedo jacket and black bow tie to a standing ovation. He kicked off the evening with “PSA” and “Thank You” before introducing the orchestra’s female conductor and segueing into “Heart of the City (Ain’t No Love).”

Brooklyn’s own paid homage to his city with Billy Joel’s “New York State of Mind” and Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” and referenced Gil Scott-Heron’s “New York Is Killing Me.” An elegant Alicia Keys held court with Hov for their Big Apple anthem “Empire State of Mind” and Jay joined his fellow New Yorker Nas for “N.Y. State of Mind.” Alicia returned to duet with Nas on “If I Ruled the World (Imagine That).”

“I didn’t think I was gonna make it through that one. That was tough,” Hov told concertgoers after performing “Glory,” his touching dedication to his daughter Blue Ivy Carter.

After changing into a more comfortable black jeans and tee, he delivered classics including “Big Pimpin’” and “Jigga” and brought out Roc Nation singer Bridget Kelly for “Young Forever.” Ninety minutes later, he made a grand exit through the balcony. Proceeds from the concert benefitted the United Way of New York City and the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation.

He may be filling baby bottles at home these days, but Jay-Z was back to popping bottles of Ace of Spades on Wednesday night (Jan. 18). The Roc Nation boss snuck out for his first public appearance since becoming a father at the grand reopening of his 40/40 nightclub in New York City.

Ashanti, Wale, Swizz Beatz, Rico Love, ?uestlove, Adrienne Bailon, Grandmaster Flash, Selita Ebanks, Irv Gotti, and Fabolous were among the VIP guests who came out to celebrate with Mr. Carter. A crowd gathered outside the venue to congratulate Blue Ivy Carter’s dad, who responded, “Thank you!”

Even billionaire Warren Buffett, who shared the cover of Forbes with the hip-hop mogul, was seen throwing up the Roc. But despite rumors of an appearance, new mom Beyoncé was a no-show, opting to stay at home with their newborn daughter while her husband walked the red carpet and greeted well-wishers.

The sports club underwent a multi-million dollar renovation that includes four 165-inch video screens and gold bats lining the walls.

Blue Ivy Carter is barely a week old and she’s already following in her famous parents’ footsteps. Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s daughter makes music history by becoming the youngest person ever to grace the Billboard chart.

The infant can be heard crying on “Glory,” Jay-Z’s dedication to his newborn. The Neptunes-produced track, which was released less than 48 hours after her birth, enters at No. 74 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

The song becomes the week’s highest debut on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart with 1.7 million audience impressions on 54 radio stations.

“The most amazing feeling I feel, words can’t describe what I’m feeling for real/ Baby, I paint the sky blue, my greatest creation was you,” raps Jay on the sentimental song.

Blue Ivy Carter was born on January 7 in New York. Her parents released a joint statement welcoming their little girl into the world. “Her birth was emotional and extremely peaceful, we are in heaven,” wrote the couple.

The Roc is in the building. Rihanna calls on her Roc Nation boss and Blue Ivy Carter’s father Jay-Z for “Talk That Talk,” the third single and title track from her sixth album. RiRi squats down on the gritty black-and-white cover, which she revealed on Twitter. The Stargate-produced song follows “You Da One” and the Calvin Harris-assisted “We Found Love,” which spent eight weeks at No. 1. If you haven’t heard it yet, listen below.

As if fatherhood wasn’t exhilarating enough, Jay-Z welcomed more good news today. The hip-hop mogul is joining forces with Duracell Powermat as an investor and spokesman.

Powermat, a joint venture between Procter & Gamble’s Duracell brand and Powermat Technologies, announced today that the iconic rapper has signed a multi-year global agreement with the company as an investment partner. He will also be the face and voice of the Duracell Powermat JV.

“I believe in the future of wireless energy and I believe that Duracell Powermat is the company to bring on the revolution,” said Mr. Carter. “I’m partnering with Duracell Powermat because they’re providing the solutions for the future.”

The company is betting that Jay-Z’s influence on the technology-savvy generation will help energize its wireless charging products.

Stassi Anastassov, President Duracell, P&G, added, “The Duracell Powermat joint venture merges Procter & Gamble’s core expertise in consumer understanding, brand-building and go-to-market capability with Powermat’s technological innovation and ability to create a best-in-class wireless charging experience. When we thought about bringing together representatives from best-in-class categories, Jay-Z was the natural choice to be the new face and voice of Duracell Powermat.”

Beyoncé and Jay-Z are on cloud nine following the birth of their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, over the weekend. The new parents have released a joint statement sharing their happiness and thanking their supporters for the well wishes. They also dismissed previous reports that Beyoncé had a C-section, revealing that the baby was born naturally at seven pounds. Read their message below.

Hello Hello Baby Blue!

We are happy to announce the arrival of our beautiful daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, born on Saturday, January 7, 2012.

Her birth was emotional and extremely peaceful, we are in heaven.

She was delivered naturally at a healthy 7 lbs and it was the best experience of both of our lives.

We are thankful to everyone for all your prayers, well wishes, love and support.

Beyoncé & JAY Z

New father Jay-Z welcomes his daughter into the world with a new record entitled “Glory.” “The most amazing feeling I feel, words can’t describe what I’m feeling for real/ Baby, I paint the sky blue, my greatest creation was you,” rhymes an overjoyed Jay on the sentimental song, which marks Blue Ivy Carter’s first feature.

Over the soulful Neptunes-produced beat, the proud papa reveals that his “child of Destiny” was conceived in Paris the day before Beyoncé shot her 4 album packaging and shares for the first time that his wife suffered a miscarriage.

“Last time the miscarriage was so tragic/ We was afraid you’d disappear/ But nah baby you magic,” he raps.

But it’s baby Blue herself who steals the show with her precious cries at the end. A star is born.

[Life + Times]