Jay-Z stuns London with surprise guest stars Dave, Sampha
Jay-Z concluded his 'Jay-Z 30' concert series in London with surprise appearances by artists Dave and Sampha. The shows celebrated the 30th anniversary of his debut album, 'Reasonable Doubt'.
Why it matters
It marks a significant cultural milestone for a major hip-hop figure and highlights the continued global influence of his music.
Hear this story Jay-Z set London ablaze during his final anniversary concert in the U.K. , with more surprises and special guests.
The rap titan launched his second and final anniversary concert at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium around 8:38 p.m. local time on Saturday, Sept. 5, as part of his "Jay-Z 30" concert series .
During the show, a string of special guests joined him, including British singer-songwriter and musician Sampha and English rapper Dave.
Of course, the 25-time Grammy winner delivered massive hits spanning his 30-year career, including anthems like "Hard Knock Life"(Ghetto Anthem), "Song Cry," "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)," "Dirt Off Your Shoulder,” “Empire State of Mind," "Run This Town," "Big Pimpin'" and "Family Feud," among others.
The set of shows commemorates the 30th anniversary of his debut album, "Reasonable Doubt," released June 25, 1996.
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