President Barack Obama has publicly acknowledged that he is a fan of Jay-Z, and, according to the "99 Problems" rapper, the President especially likes listening to The Blueprint 3 when he works out.
Speaking with the BBC's Jonathan Ross, the 10-time Grammy Award-winner said, "Barack loves hip hop. When I called him he was playing Blueprint in the gym."
Ross also asked Hov if he has had a chance to take Obama up on his invitation to the White House. Jay explained that while he hasn't been able to oblige the president yet, he plans on a White House visit.
"Hopefully we'll keep him in for eight years so I'll have time to get there," he said.
In other Jay-Z news, the rapper has confirmed a closing night headlining slot at the upcoming Wireless Festival at London's Hyde Park on July 4. He will reportedly be joined by Mr Hudson, the British singer featured on his current single, "Young Forever."
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