Jay-Z Anniversary Concert at Yankee Stadium Features Beyoncé, Nas, Blue Ivy Carter
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Jay-Z performed the first of three headlining shows at Yankee Stadium on July 10, 2026, celebrating the 30th anniversary of his debut album “Reasonable Doubt” and the 25th anniversary of “The Blueprint.” The two-hour set included a full live band and an 18-piece string section, with the entire “Reasonable Doubt” album played in sequence. Jay-Z brought out a series of surprise guests, including his wife Beyoncé for the opening song “Can’t Knock the Hustle,” his daughter Blue Ivy Carter on piano for “Feelin’ It,” Nas, Alicia Keys, and early mentor Jaz-O. The show ended with “Empire State of Mind” featuring Keys. The mini-residency also includes a second show honoring “The Blueprint” and a third show billed as “Extra Innings” added after the first two sold out quickly. The stage was deliberately stripped down, with an outfield-spanning screen and bleachers for fans on either side to evoke Jay-Z’s early club performances.
What’s verified
The first show took place on July 10, 2026, at Yankee Stadium in New York City.
Beyoncé performed with Jay-Z on the opening song “Can’t Knock the Hustle,” singing the hook originally recorded by Mary J. Blige.
Blue Ivy Carter played piano on “Feelin’ It.”
Nas performed “The World Is Yours” and “NY State of Mind.”
Alicia Keys joined Jay-Z for “Empire State of Mind” as the finale.
Jaz-O made a surprise appearance on “Bring It On.”
The show featured a live band and an 18-piece string section.
The set list included every song from “Reasonable Doubt” performed in sequence.
A third show, “Extra Innings,” was added after the first two sold out.
The stage design was intentionally minimalist, with a large outfield screen and on-stage bleachers for fans.
Not yet confirmed
Neither source specifies exactly which night the “The Blueprint” anniversary show will occur, though one source indicates it is scheduled for Saturday, July 11.
It remains unclear whether Foxy Brown, who appears on the original album track “Ain’t No N—,” performed or was absent; one source notes her absence as a deduction, while the other source does not address it.
The full setlist for the “Extra Innings” show has not been announced.
Key figures
Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Blue Ivy Carter, Nas, Alicia Keys, Jaz-O, Willo Perron (stage designer), Scott Krug (Yankees chief financial officer), Isra Ali (NYU professor)
