HIP-HOP heavyweight Jay-Z has announced a UK tour for this summer – with a date in Birmingham in June.

The megastar will play the LG Arena on Wednesday, June 9.

Jay-Z scooped best male solo artist at this year's BRIT Awards.

This comes hot on the heels of winning an MTV European Music Award for best urban act, and three Grammy Awards, as well as releasing his 11th studio album, entitled The Blueprint 3.

The record features the UK chart-topping Run This Town, with Rihanna and Kanye West, and the smash hits Empire State Of Mind and D.O.A. (Death Of Auto-Tune).

Last year, the multiple award winner brought his live show to British shores for a string of dates, joining Coldplay, as well as record-breaking, sell-out performances at London's Roundhouse and Alexandra Palace – the latter is nominated at this year's NME Awards for best live event.

In the U.S., The Blueprint 3 debuted at the top of the Billboard chart, selling more than 475,000 copies in the first week.

With that grand entry, his 11th chart-topper, Jay-Z surpassed the legendary Elvis Presley as the solo act with the most number one albums in the history of Billboard.

Tickets for the Birmingham date, priced £42.50 and £49.50, are on sale now.

To book, call 08443 388000, or visit www.theticketfactory.com