Jay-Z To Launch “Made In America” Music Festival

by Mike Winslow Hip-Hop mogul Jay-Z is slated to appear in Philadelphia later today (May 14), where he will announce the new Made in America Festival. The rapper will supposedly make the announcement with Mayor Michael Nutter later today, in front of the Philadelphia Art Museum. The New York Times reports that Jay-Z will preside over the Budweiser Made in America Festival. The Made in America Festival will be a two-day event, that will feature up to 28 musical acts on Benjamin Franklin Parkway. According to the Daily News, the Made in America Festival is supposed to take place on September 1 and September 2. Allhiphop.com