Jay-Z pulled Obama support gig after illness

Rap superstar Jay-Z had to abandon a free concert in support of US presidential hopeful Barack Obama on Sunday after suffering from a throat illness.

Wed, 08 Oct, 2008 - 15:00

Rap superstar Jay-Z had to abandon a free concert in support of US presidential hopeful Barack Obama on Sunday after suffering from a throat illness.

The '99 Problems' hitmaker, real name Shawn Carter, hoped to encourage young people to vote for the Democrat in the November election by holding two free gigs.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Place: US Place: Detroit, Michigan Place: Miami, Florida Person: Jay-Z Person: Obama Person: Barack Obama Person: Shawn Carter Organisation: Democrat

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