Jay-Z Brings Out Eminem, Pharrell Williams at Yankee Stadium
The rapper's second show of the weekend, focused on his 2001 album 'The Blueprint,' featured a rare live reunion with Eminem.
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Jay-Z brought out surprise guests Eminem and Pharrell Williams during the second night of his three-show run at Yankee Stadium, according to a report from Rolling Stone. The July 2026 concert was dedicated to his landmark 2001 album, The Blueprint.
Eminem joined Jay-Z to perform their collaborative track “Renegade.” The performance marked their first time playing the song live together since 2010. Eminem also stayed onstage to perform his hit “Lose Yourself” before Jay-Z closed the Blueprint portion of the set with “Blueprint (Momma Loves Me).”
What other guests performed?
During the encore, Pharrell Williams made an appearance. He performed the Neptunes-produced Jay-Z songs “Excuse Me Miss” and “Allure,” as well as his own track “Frontin’.” The night also opened with a special guest, as Bronx-raised rapper Slick Rick helped kick off the show with his song “La Di Da Di.”
Tour Dates
| Date | City | Venue | Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | London | — | |
| September 2026 | Paris | — | |
| October 23, 2026 | Los Angeles | SoFi Stadium |
Frequently Asked Questions
What album was Jay-Z celebrating at this Yankee Stadium show?
The second night of his Yankee Stadium residency was specifically focused on his 2001 album, The Blueprint.
When was the last time Jay-Z and Eminem performed 'Renegade' live together?
According to the Rolling Stone report, their performance of “Renegade” at this show was their first live rendition of the song together since 2010.
Who opened the concert?
The show opened with a performance by Bronx-raised rapper Slick Rick, who joined Jay-Z for a take on his song “La Di Da Di.”
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