…But selling tickets ain’t one. The reigning king of hip-hop, Jay-Z, never leaves the spotlight for long, and he has returned to the stage this summer to promote a new album to be released later this year.

Of course, fans would flock to see Jay-Z perform with or without a record in the works, but many are happy to see Hova return with some new material. His last album, American Gangster, was released in 2007 and inspired by the movie of the same name. Jay-Z has guest-rapped on several songs since then, including collaborating with rappers T.I., Lil Wayne and Kanye West for the hit “Swagga Like Us.”

Jay-Z will be performing with Ciara for two dates in July. The singer recently released her third album, Fantasy Ride.

Jay-Z appears with Ciara at the Palms July 3 and 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $129, $179 and $229.

By Caitlin McGarry