There’s no dividing this unstoppable trio. Kanye West, Jay-Z, and Beyonce take the lead in nominations at the upcoming BET Awards. The Atlanta Journal Constitution writes:
Kanye West has the most nominations with seven, while his mentor, Jay-Z, earned five, and Jay-Z’s wife, Beyoncé, received six.
Jay-Z and West collaborated last year on the album “Watch the Throne.” Their songs — “… In Paris” and “Otis” — are up for video of the year. Beyoncé has two nominations in that category with “Love on Top” and “Countdown.” Read More »
Jay-Z’s tribute song to his newborn daughter wasn’t a spur of the moment idea. Hip-hop producer Pharrell Williams explains to MTV News that he and Jay had worked on “Glory” before Blue Ivy Carter’s birth. Pharrell says “Glory” is their version of Stevie Wonder’s “Isn’t She Lovely,” stating that they were just trying to “capture a moment in time.” Pharrell adds that he also recorded a song following the birth of his child, but kept it under wraps because he’s “more quiet and private” about his life than Jay-Z and Beyonce.
In other news The luxury automobile featured in Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “Otis” video is being sold for a good cause. AllHipHop.com is reporting that the 2004 Maybach 57 featured in the clip will be auctioned off by Phillips de Pury & Company on March 8th. The vehicle is estimated to be worth between 100 and 150-thousand dollars. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Save the Children foundation. 
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