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    Kanye backs Jay-Z at festival; Obama in video

    By MESFIN FEKADU | Associated Press – Sun, Sep 2, 2012 1:32 AM EDT

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jay-Z brought out heavy hitters to support him at the "Budweiser Made In America" festival: Kanye West and President Barack Obama.

    Obama appeared in a video, urging the crowd of nearly 50,000 to vote. West joined Jay-Z at the end of his set, performing hits like "Mercy" and "...In Paris" on Saturday night.

    Before taking the stage, Jay-Z made his way down the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art — made famous by Rocky — as his song "Made In America" played in the background.

    Jay-Z headlined the first night of the two-day festival he curated, performing hits like "Empire State of Mind" and "Big Pimpin'" in a 90-minute show.

    Skrillex, Miike Snow and Janelle Monae also performed. Pearl Jam, Run DMC and Drake will perform Sunday.

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