Jay-Z hints at Arsenal investment after falling Crazy in Love with Gunners

23 March 2010 11:31
Superstars: Jay-Z (right) and wife Beyonce perform[LNB]Jay-Z has revealed he may be interested in investing some of his estimated $500million (£333m) fortune in Arsenal.[LNB]The American rapper, married to fellow superstar Beyonce, insisted he fell Crazy in Love with the Gunners during ex-Emirates favourite Thierry Henry's spell in North London, and has remained a fan ever since.[LNB]The multiple Grammy winner - real name Shawn Carter - already part-owns NBA side New Jersey Nets and revealed his Blueprint for investment opportunities when he said: 'I don't know a lot about the business of soccer, but in the future if the right opportunity presented itself, then who knows? I am a businessman, and I will always look at an opportunity, and if it feels right, great.'[LNB] Jay-Z made his fortune after selling over 40million records worldwide, coupled with other business interests that include several record labels, nightclubs and clothing line Rocawear.[LNB] That's a rap: Cesc Fabregas and co could see some fresh investment at Arsenal but it was the skills of Thierry Henry (below) that attracted the rapper to the club[LNB]But now it seems hip hop's biggest name is in an Emirates State ofMind, which started 'when Thierry Henry was at the club. I just thoughthe was an amazingplayer. Ever since then I have been a big fan of the club and stilltoday you play the beautiful football that Thierry did. I think he hada real long term-effect on the team.'[LNB]He added: 'I don't know if there are any Jay-Z fans in the current team but ifthere are they would be more than welcome to come to my next concertwhen I am over in London. They can come and see me do my work, and thenI will come and see them do their work.'[LNB]It seems that owning an English football club may be the latest fashion accessory for America's flash rappers - just last week P Diddy was linked with a move for Crystal Palace. A bid never materialised, however, perhaps because the American realised It's a Hard Knock Life down in a Championship relegation battle.[LNB] Arsenal appeal against Thomas Vermaelen's red card for foul on West Ham's Guillermo FrancoP Diddy bid to buy Crystal Palace dismissed by club administratorHenry: I don't want to play against Arsenal and I certainly won't celebrateARSENAL FC

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