Jay-Z rocked a sold-out Philips Arena Saturday night, taking the stage along with Trey Songz and Atlanta rapper Young Jeezy and thrilling fans with hits such as “Run This Town” and “Death to Auto-Tune.”

(Check out photos from the concert.)

During “Dirt Off Your Shoulder,” the big screens showed a video clip of President Barack Obama brushing dirt off his shoulders to the crowd’s delight.

The next day Jay-Z was spotted with wife Beyoncé and Atlanta’s Jermaine Dupri at Stats, the sports bar just down the street from the arena.

Along with a crowd of about 10 friends, the trio sat in the restaurant’s Lincoln Lounge area and watched sports.

We’re told Jay-Z sipped a Corona while the Mrs. enjoyed a refreshing Smartwater spiked with raspberry iced tea flavored Crystal Light.

Dupri munched on nachos with fruit punch.

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Morris Day and the Time will be doing “The Bird” and “Jungle Love” for the masses at Underground Atlanta New Year’s Eve.

The group, best known as Prince’s proteges, always give an energetic show and will headline the 21st annual event, which is free. The event often draws more than 100,000 people a year and is considered the largest New Year’s gathering in the Southeast. For many folks, it’s the only time of year they actually go to Underground.

Past headliners have included Atlanta’s own Collective Soul, Sister Hazel, Edwin McCain, Lonestar, Miranda Lambert, Julianne Hough and Little Richard.

Morris Day will hit the stage at 11:15 p.m.

From the press release:

For the safety and enjoyment of Peach Drop, Underground Atlanta asks that the following items NOT be brought onto the property: Pets, bags, backpacks, coolers, picnic baskets, recording devices, roller blades, bikes, skateboards, lawn chairs, weapons and alcoholic beverages (alcoholic beverages can be purchased on the …

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