Jay-z Live From Madison Square Garden!

Jay-Z is scheduled to roc' Madison Square Garden on 9/11/09, the day The Blueprint 3 is scheduled to be released. This day, Jay-z will make history with the album that completes his trilogy and answer's the call to a great cause! See below:

"The events of September 11 challenged Jay-z as an entertainer and a New Yorker. This charity concert serves as not just a reminder of the lives lost but as a look towards the future and the hope that arose on September 12. "This charity and concert encompass the true spirit of New York City,” Jay-z said. “We are asking everyone to 'answer the call' and support and honor the families of those that lost their lives in the line of duty. There is a true camaraderie and resiliency this city showed the world in 2001 and we continue that today by taking care of our own.

For this live event, 100 percent of the proceeds from ticket sales and concert merchandise will go directly to “New York Police & Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund.” Since its inception, New York Police & Fire Widow’s & Children’s Benefit Fund has distributed over $114 million to the families of New York City police and fire personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Though the Benefit Fund was initially created to assist families of New York City Fire Fighters and Police Officers, the non-profit now includes the families of Emergency Medical Services and Port Authority Officers as well.

Are you ready for The Blueprint 3? Ticket on-sale date and process will be announced shortly! Stay tuned.
Jay-z is showing the world how important it is to give back, what will you do to Answer the Call?

Kicking off with the live airing of “Fuse Presents Jay-z Live from Madison Square Garden: Answer the Call,” on September 11 at 9pm ET, Fuse will feature additional Jay-z programming in support of the Benefit Fund and The Blueprint 3’s release throughout the weekend. Content will include “The Jay-z Chronicles,” tracing his career and rise to the top through music videos and facts, “Loaded: Jay-z,” featuring a half-hour of Jay-z’s greatest music videos, and encore performances of the concert.

The unique relationship between MSG Entertainment and Fuse offers music lovers distinct multi-platform access to Jay-z and the opportunity to support, along with Jay-z, an important New York City cause. Through television, on-line exposure at MSGE venue websites and msg.com, and cross-venue assets, Jay-z will benefit from MSG’s multi-tiered exposure to his fans, ultimately further promoting this important charity.

“MSGE and Fuse are honored to support Jay-z’s efforts to raise awareness and funds for a great cause through this unique live concert and television event,” said Mike Bair, president, MSG Media. “By utilizing Madison Square Garden’s historic venue, Fuse’s national reach of 65 million homes as well as our on air programming and promotional efforts, we hope to help Jay-z reach fans by giving back through music.”

“Together, MSGE and Fuse are thrilled to support Jay-z’s upcoming charity performance at The Garden and provide significant exposure to his fans in efforts to make a difference in people’s lives,” said Jay Marciano, president, MSG Entertainment. “There is no better outcome than when an evening of great music can excite fans and help people in need at the same time. Through MSG’s unique assets, thousands of fans will be able to experience Jay-z live exclusively on Fuse, bringing JAY-Z closer to potential donors and ultimately raising awareness for a meaningful cause.”

MSGE and Fuse have the joint power to offer a special experience to artists – with legendary venues, national television exposure and programming, along with combined marketing power to garner attention from an expansive network of music lovers. Jay-z will join artists including Dave Matthews Band, Kanye West and Fall Out Boy who have all taken advantage of this type of collaborative series.