Jay-Z could be ready to give Hip Hop fans a treat before Christmas...

Internet reports claim that Jigga will release the long awaited The Blueprint 3, on December 2nd 2008.

Various reports claim that the new installment of the Blueprint series will feature a rendition of T.I.'sSwagger Like Us: The Sequel and could feature Young Jeezy, Andre 3000 and Nas.

Also on Shawn Carter's album will be the much talked about and played - Jockin' Jay-Z.

The Blueprint 3 may also be released a day earlier in the UK.

What a stocking-filler that could be for Oasis...