Jay-Z adds London show to 'Jay-Z 30' concert series celebrating three decades in music
Washington DC, July 7
Singer and music composer Jay-Z has expanded his "Jay-Z 30" concert series with the addition of a London show, marking his only performance in the UK this year as he celebrates three decades of his music career, according to Variety.
The newly announced concert will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 4. The London performance joins previously announced shows in Paris on September 10 and Los Angeles on October 23.
The announcement comes as Jay-Z prepares for two special back-to-back performances at Yankee Stadium on July 10 and July 11. The concerts will commemorate the 30th anniversary of his debut album Reasonable Doubt and the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint, respectively, , according to Variety.
Earlier this year, the rapper also headlined Roots Picnic in Philadelphia on May 30, where he performed with hip-hop band The Roots.
During the show, Jay-Z acknowledged the effort behind the performance, telling the audience, "We worked really hard to put this together."
Tickets for the London concert will be available through a presale beginning on July 9 at 10 a.m. local time, while general ticket sales will open on July 10 at 10 a.m. local time, , according to Variety.
Jay-Z is set to sit down with Rick Rubin for the eight-part documentary series "Jay-Z in 8," debuting on HBO this fall. Rubin is directing the series and will interview the rapper about his music, lyrics, life experiences and creative process.
The two have a long history, as Rubin produced Jay-Z's "99 Problems" for "The Black Album" in 2003, reported Variety.'Jay-Z in 8,' a Tetragrammaton production, will be executive produced by Shawn Carter, Daniel Kaluuya and Rubin. Producers include Leila Mattimore and David Rohde.
The series announcement comes on the back of a notable year for Jay-Z. He's been plotting celebrations in honor of the 30th and 25th anniversaries of two of his most revered albums, 'Reasonable Doubt' and 'The Blueprint,' respectively, with a series of shows and activations across the globe.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, I'm more excited about the documentary with Rick Rubin. "99 Problems" is iconic, and hearing Jay-Z break down his creative process will be gold. Also, nice to see he's acknowledging his roots with the Yankee Stadium shows.
I get the hype, but 30 years of the same kind of music? Hip-hop has evolved so much since then. Jay-Z is undeniably talented, but his recent work hasn't been as groundbreaking as his early 2000s stuff. Still, respect for the legacy.
Shakira and Jay-Z both doing world tours this year—what a time to be alive! 😄 The Blueprint changed my perspective on hip-hop when I was in college. Hope the London show sells out fast. London crowd is going to love it.
I'm a huge fan, but the ticket prices for these shows are always insane. ₹15,000 for a concert in London? That's a month's rent for some people. Wish they'd make these more accessible for actual fans, not just the elite.
Reasonable Doubt at Yankee Stadium? That's poetry in motion. Jay-Z went from Brooklyn projects to selling out stadiums. His story is the American Dream, but also resonates with so many of us from humble beginnings in India. Truly inspiring. 🇮🇳👏
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