Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium Night One Setlist: Every Song Played at the First Show - Billboard
Jay-Z performed the first of three sold-out shows at Yankee Stadium, featuring a setlist focused on his debut album and surprise appearances by Beyoncé, Nas, and Alicia Keys. The event drew a high-profile crowd of celebrities and industry figures.
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On Friday (July 11), Jay-Z delivered the first night of his long-awaited three-night run at Yankee Stadium, and he did not disappoint.
Billed as the Reasonable Doubt evening for his day-one fans, Hov dazzled the crowd, reimagining his landmark 1996 debut alongside a live band. He seamlessly wove classics like “Ain’t No N—a” into “Excuse Me Miss,” while also making the night a family affair. Beyoncé joined him to sing the hook on “Can’t Knock the Hustle,” and their eldest daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, took to the piano for a silky rendition of “Feelin’ It.”
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