Jay-Z is congratulated by a host of glamorous celebrities as he makes first public outing since beco

He has plenty to celebrate after becoming a father for the first time two weeks ago.

And following some recuperation with wife Beyonce and their new baby girl Blue Ivy Carter, it was time for Jay-Z to go back to work.

The rapper made his first public appearance since the birth of his daughter at the reopening of his nightclub 40/40.

Dress to impress: Ashanti brought some glamour to the event in an elegant frock

The 42-year-old star, whose real name is Shawn Carter, received a wonderful welcome when he arrived at the New York venue. A crowd of fans gathering outside reportedly shouted ‘congratulations’ as Jay-Z made his way inside.

He is understood to have responded: ‘Thank you,’ while giving his admirers an enthusiastic wave.

He attended the event alone while his 30-year-old wife and their baby daughter stayed at home.But the throng of fans were not the only people on hand to give Jay-Z their well wishes as he arrived at his newly remodelled club.

A host of glamorous celebrities showed up to celebrate the reopening and congratulate Jay-Z on the birth of his baby girl.

Singer Ashanti arrived in a flowing metallic grey gown, which boasted cut out sides and a long train.

New York Yankee C. C. Sabathia, director Spike Lee, and business magnate Warren Buffett were also in attendance at the bash.Blue Ivy was born at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York on January 7.

Although this is the first sighting of Jay-Z since the birth, the couple had previously released a statement about the new arrival.

Little Blue’s birth was ’emotional and peaceful,’ they said. ‘We are in heaven.’

Star studded: New York Yankee C. C. Sabathia was in attendance at the bash

Hip hop star Jay-Z also announced through the medium of poetry that he will cease using the word ‘b***’ following the birth of his daughter.

‘Before I got in the game, made a change, and got rich, I didn’t think hard about using the word b***h,’ he wrote.

Showing support: Spike Lee was one of a host of stars who came out to congratulate Jay-Z

‘I rapped, I flipped it, I sold it, I lived it. Now with my daughter in this world I curse those that give it.’

The poem was released a week after the release of Glory, a song which featured baby Blue’s first sounds and earned her a spot in Billboard chart history.

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No man will degrade her, or call her names,’ Jay-Z continues in his poem. ‘I’m so focused on your future, the degradation has passed. I wish you wealth, health and insight.

‘Forever young you may pass. Blue Ivy Carter, my angel.’