Jay-Z Unveils Collecting Damien Hirst Artwork

Contributed By: DeadPunx Created On: Monday, 30 June 2008 Hits: 258 Jay-Z The Glastonbury 2008 headliner has revealed he has started collecting Damien Hirst artworks. Jay-Z, who headlined Glastonbury Festival at the weekend (June 28), told Jonathan Ross on the BBC that he recently had taken an interest in the art world. "I'm into art now," the Brooklyn-born rapper declared, explaining he had recently purchased a painting by Hirst. :: story continues below :: The painting, titled 'Beat Life And Cheat Death', was inspired by lyrics from the rapper's 2007 album 'American Gangster'. Share this article to: Comments Only registered users can write comments! 3.25 Copyright (C) 2007 Alain Georgette / Copyright (C) 2006 Frantisek Hliva. All rights reserved." What's On Related: Leona Lewis, Jay-Z, Beyonce to Line Up for Barack Obama Inauguration (24-11-2008) Beyonce 'Loves' to play Glastonbury after Jay-Z (11-11-2008) Jay-Z And Kanye West Leak 'Blueprint 3' Song to Celebrate Obama Win (10-11-2008) Jay-Z: 'Martin Luther King walked so Obama could run' (05-11-2008) Jay-Z, P Diddy Not to Attend Barack Obama Victory Rally? (04-11-2008) Prev Story: Rhapsody Reveals Copyright Free Download Store Next Story: Bon Jovi to play Free New York Concert

 

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