Jay-Z and Mary J Blige to Perform Live at the Wachovia Center March 30

Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige will be performing live at the Wachovia Center on Sunday March 30 at 7:30 pm.

Jay-Z, legally named Shawn Corey Carter, is the president and CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records.  The American rapper is also the co owner of the 40/40 Club and the New Jersey Nets of the NBA and is noted as one of the most successful hip-hop artists and entrepreneurs in the United States.

Jay-Z albums include The Blueprint and Kingdom Come.

Mary Jane Blige is noted as an American R&B, soul and hip hop soul singer and songwriter.  The performer has also been known to act as rapper, record producer and actress.  The hip hop icon sold over 40 million records and more than 10 million singles worldwide.  In addition, the performer has had over 26 Grammy Award nominations and won eight.  Her voice is often compared to the likes of Patti LaBelle and Aretha Franklin.

The Wachovia Center, also known as the First Union Center and the Core States Center, was built in 1996. Although it is not quite the newest venue, it is sill one of the most modern facilities in the United States.