Out and About: Jay-Z's Surprise NYC Performance

Plus pics of Chris Brown, Rick Ross, La La and more.

Fade to Black\r - Jay-Z wows the crowd as he performs onstage at the 2012 YouTube Upfronts Presentation at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. \r\r\r(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Fade to Black\r - Jay-Z wows the crowd as he performs onstage at the 2012 YouTube Upfronts Presentation at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. \r\r\r(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Toy Story\r - Chris Brown signs autographs for adorable young fans at the TAG Toy Store in Hollywood. Chris, who's former Twitter handle was "mechanical dummy," has teamed up with legendary artist Ron English and noted sculpture manufacturers and leading production house in the vinyl toy industry Garageworks Industries to create an exclusive line of collectible toys. \r\r\r(Photo: David Tonnessen, PacificCoastNews.com)

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Toy Story\r - Chris Brown signs autographs for adorable young fans at the TAG Toy Store in Hollywood. Chris, who's former Twitter handle was "mechanical dummy," has teamed up with legendary artist Ron English and noted sculpture manufacturers and leading production house in the vinyl toy industry Garageworks Industries to create an exclusive line of collectible toys. \r\r\r(Photo: David Tonnessen, PacificCoastNews.com)

You Down With MMG?\r - Yeah, you know me! Two stars of Rick Ross' Mayback Music Group, Wale and Meek Mills, along with Diddy, Swizz Beatz and MMG newcomer Omarion, pose for a pic at the label's press conference at the Eventi Hotel in New York City. \r\r\r(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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You Down With MMG?\r - Yeah, you know me! Two stars of Rick Ross' Mayback Music Group, Wale and Meek Mills, along with Diddy, Swizz Beatz and MMG newcomer Omarion, pose for a pic at the label's press conference at the Eventi Hotel in New York City. \r\r\r(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

A Charity for the Arts\r - Alicia Keys, Carmelo Anthony, LaLa Vazquez and Rocsi Diaz attend the 4th Annual Bronx Charter School for the Arts Art Auction Fundraiser, Swizz Beatz's charity event at Marquee in New York City. \r\r\r(Photo: Jerritt Clark/WireImage)

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A Charity for the Arts\r - Alicia Keys, Carmelo Anthony, LaLa Vazquez and Rocsi Diaz attend the 4th Annual Bronx Charter School for the Arts Art Auction Fundraiser, Swizz Beatz's charity event at Marquee in New York City. \r\r\r(Photo: Jerritt Clark/WireImage)

Fun in the Sun\r - Rick Ross gets in touch with his inner child, playing at the beach with friends and building sandcastles during a day trip to Miami Beach.  \r\r\r(Photo: BRJ/FameFlynet Pictures)

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Fun in the Sun\r - Rick Ross gets in touch with his inner child, playing at the beach with friends and building sandcastles during a day trip to Miami Beach.  \r\r\r(Photo: BRJ/FameFlynet Pictures)

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Rep the West\r - West Coast rappers Xzibit and E-40 say "Whattup?" to the cameras at E-40's album release party for The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 3 at Tru Hollywood in Hollywood, CA.\r\r\r(Photo: Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

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Rep the West\r - West Coast rappers Xzibit and E-40 say "Whattup?" to the cameras at E-40's album release party for The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 3 at Tru Hollywood in Hollywood, CA.\r\r\r(Photo: Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

She Wears Short Shorts\r - Rihanna leaves her hotel in New York City in a teeny tiny pair of floral print shorts. The pop star shows off her natural beauty as she sports a no-makeup makeup look.  \r\r\r(Photo: Ralph, PacificCoastNews.com)

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She Wears Short Shorts\r - Rihanna leaves her hotel in New York City in a teeny tiny pair of floral print shorts. The pop star shows off her natural beauty as she sports a no-makeup makeup look.  \r\r\r(Photo: Ralph, PacificCoastNews.com)

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Feel the Heat\r - Lil Wayne has a laugh while texting courtside at the Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball playoffs in Miami. Check Weezy's cellphone case — a mini skateboard to go along with a baseball cap from his Truk Fit clothing line. \r\r\r(Photo: REUTERS/Andrew Innerarity)

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Feel the Heat\r - Lil Wayne has a laugh while texting courtside at the Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball playoffs in Miami. Check Weezy's cellphone case — a mini skateboard to go along with a baseball cap from his Truk Fit clothing line. \r\r\r(Photo: REUTERS/Andrew Innerarity)

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The Happy Couple - Mariah and Nick, who recently celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary with a vow renewal ceremony in Paris, arrive in Austria for the "Top of the Mountain" concert in Ischgl, Austria. (Photo: Apega/WENN.com)

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The Happy Couple - Mariah and Nick, who recently celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary with a vow renewal ceremony in Paris, arrive in Austria for the "Top of the Mountain" concert in Ischgl, Austria. (Photo: Apega/WENN.com)

Baby on Board\r - Tia Mowry and her son, Cree Hardrict, host TheBump and AMC Theatres' "Bring Your Baby Matinees" at AMC Promenade 16 in Woodland Hills, California. \r\r\r(Photo: Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images)

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Baby on Board\r - Tia Mowry and her son, Cree Hardrict, host TheBump and AMC Theatres' "Bring Your Baby Matinees" at AMC Promenade 16 in Woodland Hills, California. \r\r\r(Photo: Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images)

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Lady Who Lunches\r - Selita Ebanks attends the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Nineteenth Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. \r\r\r(Photo: Jeffrey Clark Grossman/ WENN.com)

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Lady Who Lunches\r - Selita Ebanks attends the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Nineteenth Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. \r\r\r(Photo: Jeffrey Clark Grossman/ WENN.com)

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Seeing Double\r - Ne-Yo poses with a cardboard cutout in his image for his new role as spokesman for Malibu Red at Pennsylvania Wine & Spirits Store in Philadelphia. \r\r\r(Photo: Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images)

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Seeing Double\r - Ne-Yo poses with a cardboard cutout in his image for his new role as spokesman for Malibu Red at Pennsylvania Wine & Spirits Store in Philadelphia. \r\r\r(Photo: Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images)

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Model Behavior\r - Chrissy Teigen, model and fiancée of John Legend, and her model friend Damaris Lewis pose on the red carpet of the 9th Annual Project Sunshine 'Sunshine in the City' Benefit at the Hilton New York in New York City. \r\r\r(Photo: PNP/ WENN.com)

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Model Behavior\r - Chrissy Teigen, model and fiancée of John Legend, and her model friend Damaris Lewis pose on the red carpet of the 9th Annual Project Sunshine 'Sunshine in the City' Benefit at the Hilton New York in New York City. \r\r\r(Photo: PNP/ WENN.com)

Hot Boys\r - "No Hands" rappers Wale and Waka Flocka Flame perform onstage during DJ ProStyle's birthday party at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. \r\r\r(Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

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Hot Boys\r - "No Hands" rappers Wale and Waka Flocka Flame perform onstage during DJ ProStyle's birthday party at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. \r\r\r(Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

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Kardashian Fever \r - Khloe, Kourtney, Kim and Coco pose for a picture at the E! 2012 Upfront at NYC Gotham Hall in New York City. Though Khloe and Lamar is shelved until further notice, the couple will be a part of the family franchise Keeping Up With the Kardashians. And Coco and hubby Ice T will be back for another season of Ice Loves Coco. \r\r\r(Photo: Larry Busacca/E/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

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Kardashian Fever \r - Khloe, Kourtney, Kim and Coco pose for a picture at the E! 2012 Upfront at NYC Gotham Hall in New York City. Though Khloe and Lamar is shelved until further notice, the couple will be a part of the family franchise Keeping Up With the Kardashians. And Coco and hubby Ice T will be back for another season of Ice Loves Coco. \r\r\r(Photo: Larry Busacca/E/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

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The Warm Fuzzies\r - Fresh off the heels of her vow renewal ceremony in Paris, a blushing Mariah Carey holds a plush toy during a press conference at the "Top of the Mountain Concert" at Idalp in Ischgl, Austria. \r\r\r(Photo: Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)

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The Warm Fuzzies\r - Fresh off the heels of her vow renewal ceremony in Paris, a blushing Mariah Carey holds a plush toy during a press conference at the "Top of the Mountain Concert" at Idalp in Ischgl, Austria. \r\r\r(Photo: Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images)

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Busta and Beanie\r - An unlikely pair, rappers Busta Rhymes and Beanie Sigel perform at the 400 Club Presents: Busta Rhymes at Cameo in South Beach, Miami. \r\r\r(Photo: A Turner Archives/PictureGroup)

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Busta and Beanie\r - An unlikely pair, rappers Busta Rhymes and Beanie Sigel perform at the 400 Club Presents: Busta Rhymes at Cameo in South Beach, Miami. \r\r\r(Photo: A Turner Archives/PictureGroup)

Stay Fly, Girl - Showing off a shiny set of gams, singer Jennifer Lopez announces her Summer Tour with Enrique Iglesias and Wisin Y Yandel at Boulevard3 in Hollywood. Nothing can slow this woman down, from hosting American Idol, to producing shows and recording new music, she's always at the top of her game. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

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Stay Fly, Girl - Showing off a shiny set of gams, singer Jennifer Lopez announces her Summer Tour with Enrique Iglesias and Wisin Y Yandel at Boulevard3 in Hollywood. Nothing can slow this woman down, from hosting American Idol, to producing shows and recording new music, she's always at the top of her game. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

West Coast Classic\r - Snoop Dogg helps celebrate Too Short's 46th birthday at Lollipop Mondays located inside SBE's the Colony Nightclub in Hollywood.  \r\r\r(Photo:  Adrian Sidney/Picturegroup)

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West Coast Classic\r - Snoop Dogg helps celebrate Too Short's 46th birthday at Lollipop Mondays located inside SBE's the Colony Nightclub in Hollywood.  \r\r\r(Photo:  Adrian Sidney/Picturegroup)

Mariah Carey - Mariah Carey loved getting married to husband Nick Cannon so much she did it twice. Mimi chose this fitted, strapless, fishtail-bottomed gown for her second "I Do."    (Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

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Happy Anniversary\r - Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon capture the moment in front of a beautifully framed window with the Eiffel Tower serving as the backdrop during their vows-renewal ceremony in Paris. The couple's fourth wedding anniversary falls on April 30. \r\r\r(Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

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Broadway Nights - The stylish couple went for a night out on the town in New York to see Wicked on Broadway at the Gershwin Theater (April 29). Kim got dolled up in an LBD while Kanye kept it dapper in a brown leather jacket.  (Photo: Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic)

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Flashing Lights\r - Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are surrounded by the paparazzi as they leave the Broadway musical Wicked, held at the Gershwin Theater in New York City. \r\r\r(Photo: Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic)

The Power Couple\r - Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, both accomplished artists and generous philanthropists, arrive at the 98th Annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. \r\r\r\r(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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The Power Couple\r - Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, both accomplished artists and generous philanthropists, arrive at the 98th Annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. \r\r\r\r(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

A Real Gem\r - Oscar-nominated actress Viola Davis looks stunning in a ruby red gown as she and her husband, Julius Tennon, arrive at the 98th Annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. \r\r\r(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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A Real Gem\r - Oscar-nominated actress Viola Davis looks stunning in a ruby red gown as she and her husband, Julius Tennon, arrive at the 98th Annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. \r\r\r(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

DJ Solo Star\r - Even hidden behind a DJ booth, Solange Knowles is pretty in pink with her fuschia lips and matching skirt at the NPR party, held at the Gibson Guitar Showroom in Washington, D.C. \r\r\r(Photo: Kris Connor/Getty Images)

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DJ Solo Star\r - Even hidden behind a DJ booth, Solange Knowles is pretty in pink with her fuschia lips and matching skirt at the NPR party, held at the Gibson Guitar Showroom in Washington, D.C. \r\r\r(Photo: Kris Connor/Getty Images)

Showtime - Singer Cee Lo Green poses with Las Vegas showgirls after speaking at a press conference for the 2012 Billboard Music Awards at Bella Luce Terrace at the Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. (Photo:CPA, PacificCoastNews.com)

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Showtime - Singer Cee Lo Green poses with Las Vegas showgirls after speaking at a press conference for the 2012 Billboard Music Awards at Bella Luce Terrace at the Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. (Photo:CPA, PacificCoastNews.com)

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Stand-Up Guy\r - Tracy Morgan arrives at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City with his fiancée, Tracy Wollover, for Comedy Central's 2012 Comedy Awards. The show will air on Sunday, May 6 at 9 p.m. \r\r\r(Photo: Leon/PictureGroup)

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Stand-Up Guy\r - Tracy Morgan arrives at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City with his fiancée, Tracy Wollover, for Comedy Central's 2012 Comedy Awards. The show will air on Sunday, May 6 at 9 p.m. \r\r\r(Photo: Leon/PictureGroup)

Put You to Bed - Serena Williams gives a dreamy look to the camera while wearing her pajamas at the  Sleep Sheets Launch, held at the Empire Hotel in New York City. (Photo: Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)

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Put You to Bed - Serena Williams gives a dreamy look to the camera while wearing her pajamas at the  Sleep Sheets Launch, held at the Empire Hotel in New York City. (Photo: Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)