Jay-Z reopens 40/40 Club in Manhattan

Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z who welcomed daughter Blue Ivy with wife Beyonce earlier this month, stepped out solo for the big launch of Manhattan’s 40/40 Club, unveiling the hotspot’s new renovations.

The hip-hop superstar was joined by his celebrity friends, among them singer Ashanti, Russell Simmons, director Spike Lee, record producer Irv Gotti, rapper Wale, The Roots star QuestLove and billionaire Warren Buffett.
More pics after the jump.