Jay-Z has played nights two and three of his massive three-night run at Yankee Stadium, and brought out huge names including Eminem, Rihanna, and Pharrell Williams as special guests. The two dates followed a triumphant opening show celebrating the 30th anniversary of his 1996 debut album, ‘Reasonable Doubt’.

The opening night was a family affair, with his wife Beyoncé joining him on ‘Can’t Knock the Hustle’ and their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, performing on piano. Other guests on the opening night included Alicia Keys and Nas.

A Star-Studded Celebration

At night two, Jay-Z celebrated 25 years of ‘The Blueprint’, opening the show with ‘The Ruler’s Back’. Slick Rick joined him for ‘La Di Da Di’, while Eminem later took the stage for ‘Renegade’ and ‘Lose Yourself’. During the encore, Pharrell Williams performed a string of hits including ‘Excuse Me Miss’ and ‘Frontin”.

The third night faced challenges, with fans experiencing a four-hour delay due to a security breach at the stadium gates. Once the show commenced, Jay-Z delivered an extensive set featuring Teyana Taylor, Jermaine Dupri, Jeezy, The-Dream, and Usher.

Closing the Residency

The finale saw Rihanna return to the stage for ‘Run This Town’ and ‘Bitch Better Have My Money’. Additional guests included Fat Joe, Swizz Beatz, and Clipse, cementing the residency as a landmark moment in hip-hop history.

Beyoncé performing ‘Drunk In Love’ for JAŸ-Z 30 at Yankee Stadium. pic.twitter.com/qylGrCZx5r

— Pop Base (@PopBase) July 13, 2026