Jay-Z Paris Anniversary Show
Jay-Z Brings Out Justin Timberlake and Pharrell During 30th Anniversary Paris Concert
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Jay-Z told the Paris crowd that 75,000 people were in the stadium, opening the concert at about 9:16 p.m. local time while wearing a New York Yankees cap and sunglasses.
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The Paris set included a 34-song sequence that opened with “On to the Next One” and closed with “Numb / Encore,” Jay-Z’s 2004 collaboration with Linkin Park.
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Jay-Z’s London concerts featured a mini-Fugees reunion with Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, who performed “Ready or Not,” “Killing Me Softly” and “Fu-Gee-La.”
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Beyoncé attended the Paris concert from a stadium box while celebrating her birthday, but she did not perform onstage; she marked the occasion by releasing a 20th-anniversary edition of her 2006 album “B’Day.”
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Jay-Z’s three Yankee Stadium concerts in July featured 19 guest performers, including Beyoncé, their daughter Blue Ivy, Rihanna, Eminem, Nas, Alicia Keys, Pharrell Williams, Usher and Swizz Beatz.
Jay-Z brought Justin Timberlake onstage at Paris' Stade de France on Thursday for a surprise performance of their Grammy-winning hit "Holy Grail," marking the first time the two have performed together since 2018. The concert, part of Jay-Z's JAŸ-Z30 anniversary tour celebrating 30 years since his debut album, drew 75,000 fans to the packed stadium Contact Music NME.
Pharrell Williams also joined the Paris show for multiple songs, while Jay-Z delivered a career-spanning 34-song set spanning hits from "Reasonable Doubt," "The Blueprint," and "The Black Album." The performance capped a tour that has already featured mini-reunions in London with Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, plus a star-packed three-night run at Yankee Stadium in July Hip-Hop Vibe Complex.
Timberlake and Pharrell Light Up Paris Stadium
Justin Timberlake's surprise appearance marked a major highlight of the Paris show. The two artists performed "Holy Grail" together, their 2013 collaboration from Jay-Z's album "Magna Carta Holy Grail." Timberlake also sang his solo track "Until the End of Time" during the performance Contact Music NME.
Pharrell Williams brought additional star power to the stadium. The music producer and artist joined Jay-Z for several songs throughout the night, continuing a pattern of celebrity guests that has defined the entire JAŸ-Z30 tour experience NME.
A Career-Spanning 34-Song Marathon in Paris
Jay-Z opened the concert around 9:16 p.m. local time, wearing a New York Yankees cap and sunglasses as he told the crowd the stadium held 75,000 people. The setlist kicked off with "On to the Next One" and closed with "Numb / Encore," his 2004 collaboration with Linkin Park Hip-Hop Vibe.
The 34-song sequence pulled from nearly every era of Jay-Z's three-decade career. Tracks from his debut "Reasonable Doubt" and landmark albums "The Blueprint" and "The Black Album" all received airtime, giving fans a comprehensive journey through rap's biggest catalog Hip-Hop Vibe.
Beyoncé Celebrates Birthday From Box Seats
Jay-Z's wife, Beyoncé, attended the Paris concert from a private stadium box while celebrating her birthday. Although she did not perform onstage, she marked the occasion with a major announcement: a 20th-anniversary edition of her 2006 album "B'Day" Geo.tv.
London Fugees Reunion and More Shows Ahead
Before Paris, Jay-Z's tour stopped in London, where he reunited with Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean for a mini-Fugees moment. The trio performed "Ready or Not," "Killing Me Softly," and "Fu-Gee-La," bringing back 1990s nostalgia for the crowd Contact Music.
The JAŸ-Z30 tour continues its momentum. Three concerts at Yankee Stadium in July featured 19 guest performers, including Rihanna, Eminem, Nas, Alicia Keys, Usher, and Jay-Z's daughter Blue Ivy. Two more shows are scheduled for Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium in October Complex.
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