Jay-Z celebrated three decades of music with a special concert at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on October 23, bringing together family members, longtime collaborators, and some of hip-hop’s biggest names.
The opening night of his JAŸ-Z30 celebration featured guest appearances from Blue Ivy Carter, John Legend, Scarface and DJ Khaled, marking anniversaries for his landmark albums Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint.
One of the evening’s standout moments came when Blue Ivy joined her father onstage, playing piano during performances of The Story of O.J. and Dead Presidents.
Scarface reunited with Jay-Z for This Can’t Be Life and Mind Playing Tricks on Me, while John Legend and DJ Khaled appeared for God Did.
The concert also included a tribute to the late Nipsey Hussle and performances of Jay-Z classics such as 99 Problems, Empire State of Mind, Izzo and Hard Knock Life.
Beyoncé, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams were among the celebrities in attendance.
The show highlighted Jay-Z’s extensive catalog and his lasting connections across generations of hip-hop and R&B.