Jay-Z will leave the office in November to embark on the "American Gangster Live" tour, a five-date outing in support of his upcoming album, American Gangster.

Jay-Z will treat fans to exclusive shows in mid-sized, intimate venues in Los Angeles, Chicago, Baltimore, New York and Philadelphia, where he will perform songs from his American Gangster album, which is the rapper's interpretation of the upcoming American Gangster movie.

Jay-Z's interpretation of American Gangster hits stores November 6.

Tour dates for the "American Gangster Live" tour are listed below:

11/6 Los Angeles - House of Blues
11/7 Chicago - House of Blues
11/9 Baltimore - Ramshead
11/11 New York - Hammerstein
11/12 Philadelphia - Fillmore

Source: AllHipHop.com

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