Washington, Jan 7 : Rapper Jay Z has announced plans for special one-off concert to celebrate U. S. President-elect Barack Obama''s inauguration into the White House.

The hip-hop icon is set to team up with concert promoter Live Nation for an "intimate performance" in Washington, D. C. on 19 January (09) - the day before the Democrat is sworn into office.

Jay-Z will perform with a full band at the city''s 1,847-capacity Warner Theater, reports Contactmusic.

The `99 Problems' hitmaker was a staunch supporter of Obama throughout his historic election. (ANI)