Jay-Z's ‘The Blueprint' Album Gets Added To The National Recording Registry

Jay-Z's sixth studio album "The Blueprint" is being inducted into the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry.

"The Blueprint" is only one of 8 rap or hip-hop albums in the National Recording Registry.

Jay's album has been archived as a collection of songs and records that are “culturally, historically, or aesthetically important, and/or inform or reflect life in the United States.”

Others that have been registered include Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five’s “The Message,” 2Pac’s “Dear Mama,” and Aretha Franklin’s “Respect.”

Notorious B.I.G.'s Estate Sues Swiss Company For...

The estate of the late Notorious B.I.G. is suing a snowboard company for the use of Biggie's images on their products without getting permission.

According to the Blast, his estate was set up by Faith Evans and Biggie's mother Voletta Wallace.

The Swiss company produces snowboards with Biggie's face, signature, and more being sold.

The lawsuit is seeking an injunction against the company and all profits made.

Ice Cube & LL Cool J Secure Billions To...

Ice Cube and LL Cool J just secured several billion dollar commitments in their efforts to buy a group of regional sports channels.

The rap icons apart are looking to bid on 22 regional sports channels, including channels currently owned by Disney.

Sources say Cube's has backing from private equity partners and is working on their purchasing strategy.

If Cube and LL win the bidding, they say there's already a plan in place to use the networks to connect sports and culture in a way we've never seen before.