'VH1 Storytellers: Jay-Z: Life of an American Gangster'

'VH1 Storytellers: Jay-Z: Life of an American Gangster'

Premieres Thursday, November 8 at 9:00 PM*

NEW YORK, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Icon, Jay-Z, treated fans to an intimate performance last night while taping an upcoming episode of VH1 Storytellers at Steiner Studios in Brooklyn, New York. This exclusive performance, "VH1 Storytellers: Jay-Z: Life of an American Gangster," will premiere Thursday, November 8 at 9:00 PM. The hour-long show will feature Jay-Z performing eight songs off of his upcoming album, American Gangster, (Roc-A-Fella Records) while backed by a 12-piece band. Following in "Storytellers" format, viewers will get a unique opportunity to hear the inspiration and stories behind each song.

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