Timbaland has been confirmed to join Jay Z on the rapper's UK and Ireland tour.

The 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' star is due to hit the UK from October 3 for a batch of shows, as well as one gig in Ireland.

Timbaland is due to feature on all dates, as well as Jay Z's other European shows until October 29.

The UK and Ireland tour meanwhile is as follows:

• Thu Oct 3 - UK, Manchester Arena
• Fri Oct 4 - UK, Manchester Arena
• Sun Oct 6 - Ireland, Dublin The O2
• Tue Oct 8 - UK, Birmingham NIA Arena
• Thu Oct 10 - UK, London O2 Arena
• Fri Oct 11 - UK, London O2 Arena
• Sat Oct 12 - UK, London O2 Arena
• Mon Oct 14 - UK, London O2 Arena