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Hip Hop hero Jay-Z rolls so deep and is taking his backstage decadence to a whole new level by hiring a professional cigar roller to join him on the Legends Of The Summer world tour.
The Blueprint rapper, who will be on the road with Justin Timberlake, is putting his money into a ‘gentlemen’s club’ to keep his entourage entertained backstage at all of the dates.
A source in the camp said: “Jay met this cigar expert at a friend’s private party recently. He had been hired to roll cigars for guests in a smoking room.
“They were chatting for ages about the origins of tobacco and all the different types and then Jay-Z offered to have him on board for the tour dates.
“It goes well with the nature of the tour where there’s going to be a lot of whisky and cigars.”
Jay-Z has form for looking after other artists when he is on the road. During the Watch The Throne gigs he arranged an unlimited supply of Ace of Spades champagne for pal Kanye West.
Justin and Jay-Z are doing their bit to recreate a bit of a Rat Pack feel to their friendship and collaboration.
The video for hit single Suit & Tie involved serious cigar and single malt action, with everyone decked out in dickie bows and smart black suits.