Watch as Jay-Z joins Beyoncé for surprise performance in Paris
Jay-Z made a surprise appearance during Beyoncé’s final performance in Paris for her “Cowboy Carter” tour.
The internet has been in a frenzy since Jay-Z announced a two-night live concert event at Yankee Stadium.
In a social media post on Wednesday, March 18, the rapper’s entertainment company Roc Nation confirmed the hometown shows, scheduled for July 10 and 11th.
The first night will celebrate the 30th anniversary of his debut album, “Reasonable Doubt,” and the second show will recognize the 25th anniversary of “The Blueprint.”
Fans and celebrities, including DJ Khaled, Fat Joe and Rihanna, reposted the news on social media.
The rapper, who stylized his name as Jaÿ-Z, last took the stage for surprise performances on Beyoncé’s record-breaking Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Tour, which wrapped in July 2025 in Las Vegas.
Fans want to attend both shows
According to Billboard, Jay-Z last performed at Yankee Stadium in 2013 on a joint tour with Justin Timberlake. Understanding that it’s a rare occasion, fans are ready to open their wallets for the historic experience. Some are even considering attending both shows.
“Looks like I’ll be in a yankee fitted for two days,” a fan commented in response to the announcement.
“Those Jay Z shows put me in a tight spot. I love #ReasonableDoubt but #TheBlueprint got BANGERS. Might need to go to both,” one X user wrote.
Another person added, “Which Jay Z show do you pick ???? Omg this is giving me anxiety.”
“Nothing comes before these Jay Z tickets,” one fan proclaimed.
Tickets are available now for Jay-Z’s two shows at Yankee Stadium.
Confirmed upcoming Jay-Z concerts
Before news of the Yankee Stadium concerts, it was announced that Jay-Z will be headlining the 2026 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia on May 30 and May 31.
Here is Jay-Z’s full concert schedule:
Saturday, May 30 – 2026 Roots Picnic at Philadelphia’s Belmont PlateauFriday, July 10 – Reasonable Doubt anniversary show at Yankee StadiumSaturday, July 11 – The Blueprint anniversary show at Yankee Stadium
Contributing: Trisha Easto, USA TODAY Caché McClay, USA TODAY NETWORK
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