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Jay-Z: President Obama Was Playing The Blueprint When I Called Him

'I've been invited to the White House a couple of times,' Hov tells the BBC.By Jayson Rodriguez Jay-Z Photo: Gareth Cattermole/ Getty Images Jay-Z has dropped Barack Obama's name in his rhymes, and Obama referenced Jay's lyrics when he dusted his shoulder off during a campaign appearance before he ascended to the White House. But it turns out the pair have more than just a passing appreciation for rhetorical flourishes. In an interview with Jonathan Ross airing on the BBC Friday (Fe...

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00:00 on February 19 2010

Jay-Z says President Barack Obama loves listening to his hip hop songs at the gym

The Mirror — Jay-Z has revealed Barack Obama loves to play his expletive-laden songs while pumping iron. more info

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10:37 on February 19 2010

Jay-Z: President Obama Was Playing The Blueprint When I Called Him

MTV.com News — 'I've been invited to the White House a couple of times,' Hov tells the BBC.By Jayson Rodriguez Jay-Z Photo: Gareth Cattermole/ Getty Images Jay-Z has dropped ... more info

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15:10 on February 20 2010

Jay-Z "Barack Obama Loves Hip-Hop"

AngryApe — And the President even listens to his 'Blueprint' album more info

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17:20 on February 20 2010

Jay-Z Is Tight With The Prez!

Perez Hilton — When Barack Obama has time and he's feeling up to it, he heads to gym to relax. That's when the trainer turns on the radio and a Jay-Z song was on… and the Jay-Z song w... more info

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