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Jay-Z & Kanye tour to hit the UK
Jay-Z and Kanye West will play three UK shows in May and June, under the guise of “The Throne.”
They hit London’s 02 Arena on 20th May, and then nip over to Europe for shows in France, Germany, Norway and Switzerland.
Dublin’s 02 Arena is their stopping off point on June 8th for a one-off show in Ireland, before heading back to these shores for two more gigs. Manchester Arena on June 11th and Birmingham's LG Arena on June 13th.
Beyonce’s old man says touring and gigging with West is "like the best party you've ever been to every night". They completed a smash hit eight week tour of the US and Canada in December.
The UK dates promote their debut album, “Watch The Throne.” Jay-Z said recently there may be plans for the duo to go back in to the studio to record a follow-up to their first offering.
Tickets for the UK shows are on sale from 9am on February 24, priced at £60.00/£49.50/£39.50 for the London date and £55.00/£47.50 for the others.
I doubt the guys need the cash, if a recent story in a British tabloid is factual – that the pair pocketed £1.9m ($2.9m) each for performing at a 16th birthday party in Dubai over the festive season.
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It is reported that the guys played for an Arab billionaire’s daughter and her party guests, a fortnight before Christmas.
Words SIMON REDLEY
