Jay-Z spends night at his club without Beyonce

Diapers to Dom? No prob for Jay-Z!

The rapper made his first post-Blue Ivy appearance Wednesday night at the grand reopening of his 40/40 club in New York City.

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While Jay passed on the press line, we did get a chance to tell him congratulations on his and Beyonce's latest and greatest coproduction.

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"Thank you," he answered with that new dad grin.

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Beyonce didn't make it out (we'll have to wait to see her undoubtedly amazing post-baby bod!) and presumably stayed home with baby Blue.

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But does she need to worry about her hubby's behavior in the club when she's not there?

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Not one bit! While Jay was definitely in good company (Ashanti, Spike Lee, Questlove, Warren Buffett, members of the New York Yankees and more stars came out for 40/40's big night), he mostly enjoyed the company of male friends in private areas of the crowded club.

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At one point, a beaming Jay showed a pal some pictures on his phone. He grinned ear to ear as he scrolled through the pics.

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Our guess is that this proud papa was thinking of Blue Ivy on his big night on the town!

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