During a press conference Wednesday in New York, United Nations Secretary, Kofi Annan, announced that he will be working with Jay-Z.
Next month, the star will be visiting different countries that are encountering water problems. He says of his new project, "It’s a huge responsibility."
Jay-Z added, "I’m very excited to go and not only be a rock star in these countries, but to help."
According to the UN, more than a million people are in need of clean water. 4,500 children die each day from diseases brought on from unsanitary water.