Jay Z takes crown at UK festivals

He may have 99 Problems but selling tickets ain't one. Fans of Jay Z are clearly hoping to witness the world's biggest hip hop star take centre stage as demand for tickets to Wireless Festival has soared following the leaking of his album last week. viagogo, the world's largest ticket marketplace, has seen a 163 per cent increase in searches for the festival, which is headlined by Jay Z this Saturday.

Wife Beyonce is also sure to dazzle the crowd at V Festival this August with fans keen on catching her in action following her unforgettable Mrs. Carter Show earlier this year. However, King Jay Z takes the throne this summer with demand outstripping that for Queen Bey by 2:1, while other festivals, including T in the Park and Bestival, are still yet to sell out.

viagogo spokesperson Steve Roest comments: "With both Wireless and V Festival selling out in record time, it's clear which acts fans are most keen to see. Mr and Mrs Carter are driving the most demand for what will undoubtedly top the list of unmissable performances this summer."