Jay-Z launched the first of two sold-out shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 23, the closing stop of his JAY-Z30 anniversary tour, according to the announcement. The Los Angeles dates follow previously sold-out performances in New York, London and Paris celebrating the rapper’s catalog and career.
The set moved through tracks including “Hovi Baby,” “Izzo,” “Run This Town,” “Hard Knock Life” and “Dirt Off Your Shoulder.” Blue Ivy Carter joined her father on stage to play piano on “The Story of O.J.” and “Dead Presidents.” The show also included a tribute to the late Nipsey Hussle, referencing his music within “Hard Knock Life” and “On to the Next One.”
Scarface made a surprise appearance for “This Can’t Be Life” and “Mind Playing Tricks on Me,” while John Legend and DJ Khaled closed the night with Jay-Z on “God Did.” Attendees reportedly included Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, G-Eazy, Tia Mowry and Omari Hardwick. The tour concludes with a second Los Angeles show at SoFi Stadium on Oct. 24.
Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Maya Sarin, LiveNation.com.