Jay-Z And Kanye West Announce 'Watch The Throne' UK Tour Dates

21 February 2012, 14:45 | Updated: 21 February 2012, 15:13

The two rappers will perform three different shows in the UK this year to promote their 2011 joint album.

Jay-Z and Kanye West have announced their will bring their 'Watch The Throne' tour to the UK later this year. 

The 'Otis' rappers will perform three dates in the UK, across London, Manchester and Birmingham, in May and June this year, as part of an extensive tour of Europe in support of their 2011 collaborative album.

The 'Empire State Of Mind' rapper and 'All Of The Lights' star Kanye will perform at London's O2 Arena on 20^th May, before heading off to play shows in European cities including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France and Germany.

The 'Watch The Throne' stars will  then return to the UK to perform at the Manchester MEN Arena on 11^th June followed by Birmingham's LG Arena on 13^th June. 

Jay-Z made his first public appearance with wife Beyonce yesterday since the birth of their daughter Blue Ivy Carter, when the two attended a basketball game at New York's Madison Square Gardens. 

The '99 Problems' rapper previously suggested he and Kanye may reunite to record a second 'Watch The Throne' album later this year.

Tickets for Jay-Z and Kanye West's 'Watch The Throne' UK shows go on sale Friday 24^th February.