GQ magazine editors have crowned rap superstar Jay Z The King of 2012 in their annual Men of the Year publication.

The hip-hop mogul, who is expecting his first child with wife Beyonce, graces the cover of the December (11) edition of the magazine in recognition of his success in music and business.

Actor Michael Fassbender claims the Breakout title, while Black Swan beauty Mila Kunis is named the winner of the Knockout accolade, and her Friends With Benefit co-star Justin Timberlake shares the Showmen award with his comedian pal Jimmy Fallon.