Jay-Z Announces Plans For Inauguration Concert

Jay-Z is set to team up with concert promoter Live Nation to play a special one-off concert to celebrate U.S. President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration into the White House.

The 99 Problems hit-maker has announced plans for an "intimate performance" in Washington, D.C. on January 19th- the day before the Democrat is sworn into office.

Jay-Z will take to the stage at the city’s 1,847-capacity Warner Theater, where he will perform with a full band. And the star has vowed to play the set, entitled ’In Concert on the Eve of Change’, for his fans - tickets will be open to the public on Friday.

The hip-hop icon was a staunch supporter of the politician throughout his historic election, frequently showing video images of Obama throughout his Heart of the City tour with Mary J. Blige. And Jay-Z won’t be the only star performing in celebration of Obama’s inauguration - Rihanna, Sting and Kanye West are all reportedly playing gigs on the eve of January 20th.

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