By GABRIELLE HARRADINE
Jay-Z plays it “American Gangster” style at the Sunset House of Blues on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Even with a $150 ticket price the house is sold out. No it’s not “A Dream,” if you want tickets you better have a sweet rap. Doors open at 8 p.m. for serious beggars.

Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on November 2, 2007. Read the original PDF.