Jay-Z's 'Empire State Of Mind' To Replace 'New York, New York' At Belmont Stakes

NYRA official calls it 'the quintessential 21st century theme song for New York City.' By James Montgomery Jay-Z Photo: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa In his massive hit "Empire State of Mind," Jay-Z raps that he's "the new Sinatra." And it turns out he wasn't joking. During Saturday's 142nd running of the Belmont Stakes, "Empire" will be played as the horses are brought out onto the race track, replacing Sinatra's classic "New York, New York," according to a spokesperson for the New York...

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