Jay-Z more than a rockstar at 9/11 concert

Jay-Z more than a rockstar at 9/11 concert
The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z may be many things — a music and fashion mogul, nightclub owner, co-owner of the New Jersey Nets and Beyonce's husband — but more than anything, the entertainer is showing the world he's a proud New Yorker.

The 39-year-old performed to a sold out crowd at Madison Square Garden Friday night for his "Answer to Call" concert, which paid tribute to the police officers and firefighters who died on Sept. 11, 2001.

The Pledge of Allegiance kicked off the show, and Jay-Z followed with some New York anthems, including "Empire State of Mind," with Alicia Keys.

Others special guests included Beyonce, Kanye West, John Mayer, Diddy, Mary J. Blige and Rihanna, in her first performance since her February altercation with Chris Brown.

The concert aired on Fuse TV.

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On the Net:

http://www.answerthecall.org

http://www.jay-z.com/index.php

http://www.fuse.tv/

Published 9/12/09 by


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  • Yes, this is not Alicia Keys at the concert on 9/11. Who was it?
    Anonymous 9/14/09 Reply
  • That was not Alicia keys. I wi wud have been since the song is the best song on album but hey he knows how to throw a concert.
    Anonymous 9/13/09 Reply
  • H1N1WARRIOR.COM.......Enlist now to help the evil forced eugenics plan.
    Anonymous 9/12/09 Reply
    • I mean STOP the the evil forced eugenics plan;-)
      Anonymous 9/12/09