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Jay-Z's 40th Birthday

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Media Takeout

MediaTakeOut.com just got some EXCLUSIVE details on Jigga’s celeb filled 40th birthday bash last Friday at the lovely Campo de Casa resort in the Dominican Republic.

The celebration began on Friday night, with an elegant dinner party. All the guests were asked to wear 1920s clothing and most complied (apparently Matty Knowles was too big to play dress up, and went in a regular suit).

During the dinner, Beyonce introduced and then played a video for the guests. In it, Jigga's friends and told him how much they loved him, and how special he is to them. MediaTakeOut.com was told it was at times EXTREMELY touching and, while Jay didn't cry, he was visibly moved by it.

The guest list included:

Diddy & Kim Porter (sorry Cassie)

Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz (sorry Mashonda)

Kanye & Amber Rose (sorry John Legend)

Beyonce's mom and dad (who didn't sit together at the dinner)

Jay Z's mom, sister and a bunch of relatives

Solange (without boyfriend Wale)

Alex Rodriguez & Kate Hudson

Jay Z’s business partners Lyor Cohen and Steve Stoute (both with their wives)

Designer Tory Burch

And of course, Oprah, Gail and Stedman (yes, all 3)

Once the dinner was over, the party began. There was first a show - which included fireworks, dancers and synchronized swimmers (yes, swimmers). After the show was over, they started playing hip hop and R&B and everyone danced the night away.

After a long evening, everyone retired to their own LUXURIOUS suites - which were provided COMPLIMENTARY by Beyonce. The next afternoon, everyone was invited to an informal brunch - where Beyonce actually took to the grill and helped cook the lobsters that were served.

After the brunch, guests were told that they could remain at the resort for the weekend. But Jay, Bey and a few other couples hopped on Jay's yacht - and took to the seas . . .

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