Recent headlines within the music industry have been all abuzz regarding the ever-deepening rift between R&B superstar R. Kelly and Hip-Hop power mogul Jay-Z. I thought we'd pit these two powerballers against each other, based on the issues most important to them: corporate prowess, ladies, music and-- to take a page out of current events -- their ability to keep cool in the event of a terror warning.

The Jigga Man owns his own empire, Roc-A-Fella, which includes a record label, a film division, and a clothing line called Rocawear. As if that weren't enough, he's apparently in final negotiations to become president of Def Jam.

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Until he figures out how to make some bank on those "other" videos, he'll pretty much stick to making music.

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If there is one problem Jay-Z definitely does not currently have, it’s with the ladies. Guy's kicking it with Beyonce.

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Ah... where do I start? Things have been a bit problematic in the "significant other" department for R. Kelly. He doesn’t seem to have trouble getting the ladies, but according to recent allegations, it is however somewhat of a challenge for the R&B superstar to get with a woman past the age of consent.

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Jay-Z’s danceable rhythms and catchy-fun lyrics tempt even the most-heavily camouflaged wallflowers out on the dancefloor; ‘Big Pimpin' anyone?

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If you were to walk around singing about what R. Kelly sings about, you'd likely get smacked with an indecent exposure suit. however that does depend on the type of club...

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He does have some tracks for the ladies, but it's more about the club than the bed.

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R. Kelly’s sensual lyrics are sure to bring on the mood. Break out the candles and the silk, you could be in for quite a ride.

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After security found no weapons in the Garden, Jay-Z told the crowd of the good news and got their minds back to the show at hand by continuing his performance. Cool as a cucumber.

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If our threat level turned orange you can be sure R. would be finding the closest bomb shelter, or perhaps hopping on a plane to Canada. After all, the guy's already jumpy enough to spot invisible guns at security-tight Madison Square Garden.

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Jay-Z's big pimpin!

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R. Kelly takes a seat.