Jay-Z in Barack Obama campaign video 'The Power of Our Nation' - watch

Jay-Z has starred in the latest campaign video for Barack Obama.

The rapper lends his support to the US President for the upcoming election against rival Mitt Romney in the clip - titled The Power of Our Nation.



Obama names Jay-Z as an example of creating a successful career by working hard after a tough upbringing, using clips from his speech at the rapper's 'Made in America' festival, held last month.

Jay-Z says in the video: "When the president got in office initially, what he represented to a nation of kids was hope.

"The hope of people all across the country, who would look and see themselves and know the possibilities."

Jay-Z and Beyoncé recently hosted a $40,000-per-ticket fundraiser event at the rapper's 40/40 club, helping to raise $4 million for the campaign.

> Barack Obama has 99 Problems... but Mitt Romney ain't one - video