Jay-Z turned Yankee Stadium into a celebration of The Blueprint on July 11, marking the influential album’s 25th anniversary with a career-spanning performance. Official attendance figures listed 45,832 tickets sold, setting a new concert attendance record for the stadium.
During the show, the Brooklyn rapper performed key tracks from the 2001 album, including The Ruler’s Back, Izzo (H.O.V.A.), Girls, Girls, Girls, U Don’t Know, and Song Cry. The set also included music from other stages of his catalog, giving the night a broader look at his career.
Several surprise guests added to the anniversary theme. Slick Rick appeared during the concert, while Eminem joined Jay-Z for Renegade, their collaboration from The Blueprint. Pharrell Williams later took the stage for an extended run of songs from their long working relationship.
