Rapper Jay-Z and soul icon Mary J. Blige have a treat in store for Hip Hop fans, the two legends will team up and embark on a 26-show arena tour dubbed Heart of the City arena tour.

The shows are set to begin March 22 in Miami and finish in May.

"The (songs) we're playing are the soundtracks to people's lives," Jay-Z said in a statement. He continued "We've poured our hearts out many a night in the studio and look forward to going one step further on stage."

In related Jay-Z news, managers at his newly-opened 40/40 Las Vegas joint have been accused of treating their staff poorly and in an unprofessional manner.

Reports in Las Vegas Weekly magazine suggest that an estimated 100 employees of the club have voluntarily resigned or been sacked from their jobs since its launch in December 2007.

These reports have been played down by the managers of the new venue.