JAY-Z closed out his three-night run at Yankee Stadium on Monday, July 13th, with an “Extra Innings” concert. Unintentionally giving the show’s title extra meaning, Hov took the stage at 12:16 a.m. after an extended four-hour delay to allow following a security breach that left 10,000 people trapped outside of the venue.
At 9:50 p.m., those already inside were told that entry had been temporarily halted for safety reasons. Another announcement followed at 11:40 p.m., saying officials were still working to admit people into the stadium. Finally, the show began shortly after midnight. “I didn’t want to start the music while there was a risk of people getting trampled,” JAY-Z explained shortly after taking the stage. “So, I apologize for the inconvenience, but I needed to make sure everyone was okay. I appreciate your patience. Tonight we’re gonna have fun. I have surprises for you. I promise.”
Surprises and Guest Performances
Those who waited were indeed treated to many surprises, as the night proved to be by far the longest and most guest-filled set of the three-night run. JAY-Z performed nearly 50 songs over the course of the two-and-a-half hour performance and was joined by an absolutely stacked roster of special guests to the stage, including Beyoncé, Rihanna, Pharrell, Clipse, Jeezy, Usher, Teyana Taylor, Jermaine Dupri, The-Dream, Fat Joe, and Jadaskiss
Beyoncé appeared for “Drunk in Love”; Rihanna joined for “Run This Town” and “Bitch Better Have My Money”; Pharrell reprised his night two cameo for “Excuse Me Miss,” “La La La,” “I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me),” “Frontin,” and “Allure,” and also brought out Clipse for “Grindin”; Jeezy reunited with JAY-Z for “Seen it All” and “Go Crazy”; Usher showed up for “Heart of the City (Ain’t No Love),” and “Throwback,” and Fat Joe and Jadakiss held down for “New York.”
Setlist and Conclusion
As the 3:00 a.m. hour approached, JAY-Z finally brought the show to a close, performing a cappella renditions of “Dear Summer” and “Lucifer” before concluding with “Encore” and a fireworks display over Yankee Stadium. The full setlist included a wide range of JAY-Z‘s hits, showcasing his extensive discography and ability to entertain a crowd.
Next up for JAY-Z are fall 30th anniversary shows at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 4th, Paris’ Stade de France on September 10th, and Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium on October 23rd. Fans can look for deals and sold-out tickets at Vivid Seats, where they can save $20 on their first order of $200 or more by using promo code VIVID20 at checkout.
In conclusion, JAY-Z‘s “Extra Innings” concert at Yankee Stadium was a night to remember, with a star-studded lineup of guest performers and a setlist that showcased the rapper’s impressive career. Despite the initial delay, the show was a huge success, and fans are already looking forward to JAY-Z‘s upcoming anniversary shows in the fall.
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