Kicking off Jay-Z’s three-night residency at Yankee Stadium, a torrent of fans has descended upon the Bronx for what many are calling the concert of the era. The multi-day event honors his debut album, Reasonable Doubt, and on Saturday he will commemorate the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint, with the finale dubbed Extra Innings. Jay-Z 30 has taken over NYC.
From the moment the run was announced, enthusiasts have debated what Hov might have in store—what the setlist would look like, which guests might join him, and whether he would trim his hair.
The show kicked off around 9:30 p.m., with visuals on the jumbotrons showing Beyoncé shaving his hair in the empty stands before the performance. Before long, she put all the speculation to rest by stepping onto the stage herself.
Continue scrolling to catch the standout moments from Jay-Z 30.
Beyoncé Performs ‘Can’t Knock The Hustle’
With Mary J. Blige in Las Vegas for her residency, inviting another vocalist made sense, yet Beyoncé wasn’t on the radar we expected. Unlike at Roots Picnic, when Jay stated she wasn’t performing that night, Bey arrived and delivered withPowerful vocals. She dazzled in a glittering pinstripe suit paired with Capri-length pants.
Blue Ivy’s Piano Intro To ‘Feelin’ It’
We hadn’t even caught our breath from Beyoncé’s entrance when Blue Ivy appeared behind a piano for a solo intro to the beloved “Feelin’ It.” The father-daughter duo shared a heartfelt hug at the end of the performance.
Jay Goes Back To A Caesar
Beyoncé assisted in combing out Jay’s twists and trimmed his hair, returning him to his signature Caesar cut and evoking nostalgia as he powered through his catalog.
Jay Brings Out Nas
Even after one of hip-hop’s most famous feuds, Jay-Z and Nas reconciled and joined forces for a Yankee Stadium performance. It felt like a clue to the magnitude of the surprise when Nas released his curated Jay-Z playlist on Tidal earlier in the day.
The concert is still underway. We’ll share updates as more moments unfold.
