Jay-Z announces European Magna Carta tour dates

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Jay-Z has announced several European tour dates to promote his latest album Magna Carta Holy Grail.

The Magna Carta tour will start in Manchester on 3 October before visiting cities including Birmingham, Manchester and London.

The rapper will also perform at venues in France, Norway, Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands.

Jay-Z recently performed at the Wireless Festival at the Olympic Park in East London.

On Sunday Jay-Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail secured the rapper his first UK number one album.

The album features appearances from Justin Timberlake, Frank Ocean and Beyonce.

The tour dates for the UK are as follows:

Manchester Arena - 3 October

Birmingham NIA Arena - 8

London O2 Arena - 10

London O2 Arena - 11

London O2 Arena - 12

Tickets for the UK dates will go on sale on 19 July.

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