*Jay-Z and Philadelphia Mayor Jim Denney apparently worked out their differences over the annual Made in America Festival Monday night during a meeting that took place at his On the Run II tour with wife Beyonce.
As previously reported, Hov wrote an op-ed for the Philadelphia Inquirer a few weeks back slamming officials for wanting to move the concert away from the Philadelphia Parkway and hold it elsewhere in the city. The mayor later reversed course and said the festival would stay put at the iconic location.
According to The Blast, Jigga and Denney met for 10 minutes at the D’USSE Lounge, located backstage at Lincoln Financial Field. Denney was accompanied by his wife and daughters, who attended the show as VIP guests.
Really enjoyed meeting Jay-Z tonight. We’re both very excited about the future of @MIAFestival here in Philly. pic.twitter.com/dUK3ErNvRv
— Jim Kenney (@PhillyMayor) July 31, 2018
Sources tell The Blast that Jay-Z expressed his appreciation for the mayor’s help in keeping the annual event on the Philadelphia Parkway, and that Philadelphia 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin stopped by and briefly chatted with Kenney and Jay about improving criminal justice reform efforts in the greater Philadelphia area, stemming from Meek Mill’s unjust incarceration.
Rubin later watched the concert with Meek – and Meek’s son, Papi – from the D’USSE VIP Riser area.
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