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Ousted ‘X Factor‘ rapper Astro and hip-hop mogul Jay-Z are both of an ‘Empire State of Mind,’ being Brooklyn exports and all. But that’s as far as the association goes. For now. Those rumors that the Hova had already scooped up Astro for a record deal immediately following his exit from the show? Not true, so says Astro.

Don’t be feeling sorry for teenage rap dynamo Astro, who was voted off ‘X Factor‘ straightaway last night for having the lowest amount of votes from the viewing audience. The kid has reportedly signed to Jay-Z‘s Roc-Nation label already.