Just a few couple of years ago hip-hop, rap and other musical genres were one of the ways of sticking it to “the man.” However, with Obama becoming the United States’ first African-American President today, hip-hop has more of a patriotic fragrance.

Jay-Z was one of the rappers who won the popular vote as he celebrated the inauguration of President Barack Obama on Monday night in a concert dubbed “Concert on the Eve of Change.” The show was held at the Warner Theatre in what was nicknamed "Chocolate City." Tickets for the show ranged from $100 to $500.

Jay-Z, who hooked the “first brother in state” (Obama) up during the presidential campaign, now rocked the attendance of the aforementioned concert with his performance and those of his guests.

"I feel fantastic. ... I hope y'all brought your lunch pales, 'cause I can go three, four hours — nine, 10 hours," said the Jay-Z. The rapper wore a T-shirt with the face of Abraham Lincoln, the political figure which is an inspiration for Barack Obama. Jay-Z added that he brought some extra clothes with him so he can jump in them in order to keep raping until the inauguration begins.

"My president's black, but his house is all white," rimed Jay-Z and Young Jeezy, who arrived on stage to help perform “My President.” During that song, a montage featuring the 44th President rolled on the screen.

The audience at the sold-out Warner Theatre included Samuel L. Jackson, Usher, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Eric Benet, Bun-B., record executive Lyor Cohen and D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty. Jay-Z kicked off the show with his latest hit “Brooklyn Go Hard” which was sang with a background which consisted in a video montage showing the 1963 March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial.

Jay-Z also performed “U Don't Know,” “Blue Magic,” “Can I Live,” “I Know,” “Show Me What You Got,” “99 Problems,” “Song Cry,” “Izzo (H.O.V.A.),” “Can I Get A …,” “Big Pimpin'” and “Hard Knock Life.”

During the show, Jay-Z did not speak directly about President Obama, but made numerous references to him and changed some of his songs to slip his name in the text or made new rimes about the first black president.

"Obama ran so our children could fly," the rapper sang at some point during the show.

The concert also featured contributions from rapper Young Jeezy, a 15-minute set by Mary J. Blige and culminated in a cover of U2's super hit 'One'. Beyonce contributed to the electric mood at the Warner Theatre as she performed “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)”.

The concert ended with Jay-Z dishing out champagne to fans in the front row and toasting to the “beautiful” four years that will follow.