Jay-Z Makes First Public Appearance Since Daughter Blue Ivy's Birth

19 January 2012, 11:40 | Updated: 19 January 2012, 12:07

The '99 Problems' rapper was pictured out in New York City for the first time since becoming a father.

Jay-Z made his first public appearance last night (18^th January) since the birth of his daughter Blue Ivy Carter earlier this month.

The 'Empire State of Mind' rapper and wife Beyonce became parents on 7^th January but have maintained a low profile since the birth of their first child.

However Jay-Z stepped out in New York City yesterday for the grand reopening of his club 40/40, and was heard thanking reporters at the event for their congratulations about the couple's new arrival.

Jay-Z posted a new track called 'Glory' the day after Beyonce gave birth which paid tribute to baby Blue Ivy and described her as his 'greatest creation'.

Beyonce has yet to make a public appearance since becoming a mother but the couple did make an official statement on the birth on 9^th January.

View a picture of Jay-Z attending the relaunch of his 40/40 club in New York below.