Jay-Z stood on a tiny step-up of a stage on Monday morning, a giant American flag behind him and ahead, the steps run by Rocky Balboa that lead to the Philadelphia Art Museum. Against such huge backdrops, he still managed to be the biggest presence. The announcement for Jay-Z "s latest venture – the two-day Budweiser Made in America music festival set for Labor Day weekend, to benefit the United Way – was interrupted by screaming fans, as well as a surprise visit from his one-time signee Freeway. Wearing Yeezy 2 sneakers in the rain – "I know a guy. I "d hope I could get a second pair," he cracked – with his blazer unbuttoned and a Jacob the Jeweler gold Mardi Gras rope half-hidden beneath his loose white tee, Jay-Z looked relaxed. "You "re the best, Jay!" fans shouted. He responded, "I know."

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