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Jay-Z Leads SoFi Stadium Show With Blue Ivy Carter and Surprise Guests
Jay-Z headlined the first of two shows at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Friday.
The concert was part of his yearlong celebration of 30 years in music, which has also included sold-out shows and an HBO docuseries about his catalog.
His daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, played keys during “The Story of OJ” and “Dead Presidents.”
Scarface joined him for two songs, while John Legend and DJ Khaled appeared during the closing song, “God Did.”
Jay-Z carried a two-hour set built around his hits, with relatively few guest performers.
The show drew attention amid speculation that he could perform at the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show, but no such booking was confirmed.
His second SoFi Stadium show is the next performance in this two-night run.
Jay-Z performed the first of two headlining shows at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, as part of his “Jay-Z 30” celebration.
The two-hour Friday-night set featured Blue Ivy Carter, Scarface, John Legend and DJ Khaled as guests.
Blue Ivy played keys on “The Story of OJ” and “Dead Presidents.”
Jay-Z performed “God Did” with John Legend and DJ Khaled as the night’s closer.
The concert came amid speculation that Jay-Z could perform at the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show, which is scheduled for the same venue.
- Who
- Jay-Z headlined the show. Blue Ivy Carter, Scarface, John Legend and DJ Khaled appeared as guests.
- What
- He performed a two-hour set at the first of two headlining shows at SoFi Stadium.
- When
- Friday night. The article was published on October 24, 2026.
- Where
- SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
- Why
- The show was part of Jay-Z’s yearlong “Jay-Z 30” celebration.
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Jay-Z’s “Jay-Z 30” celebration began with a headlining show at Philadelphia’s Roots Picnic.
Jay-Z played three back-to-back sold-out nights at Yankee Stadium, followed by shows in London and Paris.
Jay-Z performed the first of two headlining shows at SoFi Stadium.
- Venue
- SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
- Set length
- Two hours
- Celebration
- Jay-Z 30
- Blue Ivy Carter
- Played keys on “The Story of OJ” and “Dead Presidents
- Closer
- God Did,” with John Legend and DJ Khaled
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