If word that Minecraft creator Markus "Notch" Persson beat out Beyoncé and Jay-Z's bid for a Beverly Hills megamansion two months ago was just enough to start the rumor mill a-turnin', the wheel is well-oiled now: the power couple has finally confirmed our collective worst fear that they will be leaving New York City for sunny California. What the duo will do with their cavernous Tribeca loft at 195 Hudson Street is unclear, but in true Jay-Z fashion, he'll probably continue to leave a lyrical breadcrumb trail to it in future songs. [TMZ via Gothamist; previously]
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