Jay-Z celebrated his musical legacy in Paris on Thursday, delivering a headline performance at Stade de France that featured star-studded guest appearances. The concert marked another milestone in the rapper’s ongoing anniversary tour honoring three decades since the release of his debut album, Reasonable Doubt, and 25 years of The Blueprint.
Justin Timberlake took the stage to perform “Holy Grail,” a collaborative track from Jay-Z’s 12th studio album Magna Carta Holy Grail that showcases Timberlake’s vocals. The multi-talented artist also delivered “Until the End of Time,” a duet with Beyoncé that originally appeared on the deluxe edition of his 2006 album FutureSex/LoveSounds.
Pharrell Williams, who previously appeared during Jay-Z’s New York anniversary concerts, joined the rapper on stage for multiple performances including “Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)” and “Excuse Me Miss.” The Paris show continues an impressive summer of celebratory performances that began with a three-night residency at Yankee Stadium in July, which featured performances from major artists including Beyoncé, Eminem, Rihanna, and others.
Jay-Z’s anniversary celebration will extend to Los Angeles, with a scheduled performance at SoFi Stadium on October 23. The touring venture has established itself as a major retrospective of the hip-hop icon’s impact on the music industry.
Originally reported by Rollingstone →
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