Jay-Z Opens SXSW

Hip hop superstar Jay-Z kicked off the unofficial start of the South By Southwest music conference and festival by performing an 80 minute show streaming live online and promoted by American Express. Jay ran through several of his biggest hits, including "Empire State of Mind, "Glory" and "99 Problems."

"I'm feeling a lot of love in this building," Jay-Z said onstage. "I'm feeling a lot of love in this city today. I'm feeling a lot of love in this city tonight."

"You had a beautiful time and I had a beautiful time," Jay-Z said to the crowd near the end of the show.

Jay-Z Streaming For SXSW

Hip hop superstar Jay-Z is teaming with American Express for a streaming performance to be broadcast during the South By Southwest Festival. The "Amex Sync Show" will take place on March 12th live online; with American Express cardholders being able to tweet with special hashtags for various offers.

Fans will also be able to tweet song requests during the live stream. Jay-Z performed at last year's SXSW as a surprise appearance at Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music showcase,.

Nelly Sued By American Express

Rapper Nelly is being sued by American Express for an outstanding debt that the star owes. Nelly reportedly has accumulated a $20,000 debt with the credit card company. American Express has decided to pursue legal action to collect the monies owed.

It is being reported that the company filed the suit back in October and have subsequently added an additional $3,000 in legal fees as well.

According to TMZ, a court hearing has been set of January 9th, 2012. Nelly nor his spokespeople have issued a statement regarding the lawsuit.