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Jay- Z performed at the grand reopening of the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles in 2008. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Fans in three southern cities who were hoping to see the biggest rapper in the music industry will be disappointed. 

Jay-Z has cancelled the remaining three dates on his 2009 tour.  The concert’s promoter Live Nation said the concerts in Lubbock, Albuquerque and El Paso are canceled due to an unforseen scheduling conflict. 

It’s unknown exactly what that conflict is, but fans will be reimbursed in those cities.  The good news is Jay-Z will hit the road with Young Jeezy for a tour beginning in February. (assuming he doesn’t cancel those dates too)

Click here for the 2010 dates.

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