LONDON: Jay-Z has spoken about his friendship with US President Barack Obama, revealing the political leader is a big hip-hop fan who listens to his music when in the gym. Jay-Z has revealed US President Barack Obama exercises to his music.

The 99 Problems rapper has revealed the political leader is a big hip-hop fan and uses his tracks to inspire him during his workouts.

Jay-Z said, “Barack loves hip-hop. When I called him he was playing my Blueprint album in the gym. I’ve been invited to the White House a couple of times. Hopefully, we’ll keep him for eight years so I’ll have time to get there.”

Jay-Z recently threw a lavish 40th birthday party and admits the best thing

about the bash was outdoing his friend P Diddy, who

is famed for his extravagant celebrations.