Entertainment · Music · 6 hrs ago
Jay-Z challenges ticket-sale claims and warns about AI at Los Angeles concert
Jay-Z spoke about AI and online claims during a concert at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
He disputed claims that the venue was empty, telling the crowd they could see for themselves who was there.
Screenshots circulating online had appeared to show many seats available, with tickets offered at low prices or for free.
Jay-Z said AI can mimic people and spread misleading impressions, and urged fans to question what they encounter.
The debate comes as reports say he may perform at the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium.
The NFL has not officially confirmed who will perform, and it has previously declined to comment on the reports.
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation has helped select halftime performers since signing a deal with the NFL in 2019.
Jay-Z challenged claims that his Los Angeles concert was poorly attended and urged the audience to question information in the age of artificial intelligence.
He spoke at the end of a Saturday concert at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, where Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre joined him onstage.
Screenshots circulating on social media before the shows appeared to show many seats available at prices ranging from cheap to free.
Reports that Jay-Z would perform at the Super Bowl halftime show have not been officially confirmed by the NFL.
The Daily Mail reported that Jay-Z faced online backlash over claims he had chosen himself for the show, while Stereogum said official confirmation was still awaited.
- Who
- Jay-Z, the rapper and performer.
- What
- He disputed claims that his concert was poorly attended and warned the audience to question information in the age of AI.
- When
- Saturday, during a concert over the weekend. The exact date is not stated.
- Where
- SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Los Angeles.
- Why
- He said people could be misled by claims about the concert and by technology that mimics people.
Skeptics citing ticket reports
Jay-Z
Attendance and ticket sales
Skeptics citing ticket reports
Screenshots circulating on social media appeared to show many seats available at cheap or free prices.
Jay-Z
He said people could claim nobody was there, but the audience could see for itself.
Concert quality
Skeptics citing ticket reports
Critics said the music was not great, according to Jay-Z's account of what people would say.
Jay-Z
He said the audience could hear the music and feel the concert.
Screenshots circulated on social media that appeared to show seats available at prices ranging from cheap to free.
Jay-Z spoke at the end of a SoFi Stadium concert and urged the audience to question claims and information in the age of AI.
The Daily Mail reported on Jay-Z's remarks and the online backlash over reports that he had chosen himself for the Super Bowl halftime show.
- Venue
- SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
- Concert guests on Saturday
- Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre
- Ticket screenshots
- Appeared to show seats available at cheap-to-free prices
- Super Bowl halftime report
- The NFL had not officially confirmed the performer
- Jay-Z's words
- Question everything
3 sources
Jay-Z Slams AI, Says to ‘Question Everything’ After SoFi Concert Criticism: ‘We Got Real Intelligence, Not Artificial Intelligence’
Jay-Z Speaks Out Against AI And Disputes Reports Of Soft Ticket Sales: “Question Everything”
Jay-Z goes on bizarre rant about AI after fierce backlash for 'choosing himself to perform Super Bowl halftime show'
What people are saying
People will tell you that nobody was in here tonight, but you got eyes. You can see.
You gotta question everything in this world of AI and everything.
Machines are learning you.
Posts on X
JAŸ-Z addresses the hate he's been getting online recently.
You can pay $25 to see Jay Z in LA at SoFi tonight.