Jay-Z Says It's 'Incredible' Hearing His Music At Yankee Stadium
'It's beautiful ... beyond explanation,' the MC says of Yankee players using his songs for at-bat music. By Shaheem Reid
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Before his World Series performance of "Empire State of Mind," Jay-Z got to play the field — literally. Hov told ESPN's "Mike and Mike in the Morning" that he got a chance to roam the green and imagined catching a ball and doubling a guy out at home plate.
"I felt like a kid," he said. "The field is beautiful. I've never been that close to the field. Walking around, I jumped over the center-field fence and everything, like I was catching a home run."
Talking to MTV News earlier in the week, before Thursday's performance with Alicia Keys, Hov noted he loves attending games at Yankee Stadium and hearing his music.
"Jeter plays 'Empire State' every time he's at bat. A-Rod does 'Already Home' and 'Reminder,' " Jay said. "[Robinson] Cano does 'Run This Town.' It's like the Jay-Z compilation at the stadium. It's ...
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