TMZ is reporting that "rumors have been swirling" all morning that Jay-Z was in a plane crash in the Smoky Mountains. All they're able to confirm from the FAA is that a four-seat propeller plane went down this morning, and that:

At this time, TMZ has been unable to confirm if Jigga Man was on the plane, and his reps did not immediately return our request for comment.

Sources tell TMZ that he was on his way to Vegas this weekend to take in the Mayweather-de la Hoya fight.

Shenanigans! Who ever heard of Jay-Z flying a prop plane?! He should sue! Oh—and now TMZ says "the three aboard the plane are white men." Well then. —doree

Jay-Z in a Plane Crash? [TMZ]

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