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Jay-Z Kicks Off LA Tour With Blue Ivy, John Legend, DJ Khaled, and Scarface
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In Short: Jay-Z's highly anticipated Jay-Z 30 tour kicked off Friday at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, featuring surprise appearances by his daughter Blue Ivy, John Legend, DJ Khaled, and Scarface.
Jay-Z's highly anticipated Jay-Z 30 tour kicked off Friday at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, marking the start of his two-night residency. The Brooklyn rapper turned Roc Nation mogul gave fans a mix of timeless hits and a few surprises.
Blue Ivy, just 11 years old, made a special appearance on stage, showcasing her piano skills during 'The Story of O.J.' and 'Dead Presidents.' Her performance was met with a warm ovation from the crowd.
Scarface joined Jay-Z for a performance of 'This Can’t Be Life' and 'Mind Playing Tricks on Me,' bringing a touch of Houston rap to the show.
DJ Khaled and John Legend closed the show with their 2022 collaboration 'God Did,' marking the end of a 35-song setlist.
Throughout the night, Jay-Z wore custom ensembles designed by June Ambrose, adding to the star-studded atmosphere.
The show also paid tribute to the late Nipsey Hussle, with Jay-Z incorporating elements of the rapper’s music into 'Hard Knock Life' and 'On to the Next One.'
Fans were treated to a mix of Jay-Z's classic tracks and newer material, with the rapper delivering a powerful performance that kept the audience engaged throughout the night.
Jay-Z's Los Angeles performance was met with cheers and a warm reception, with fans excited to see the rap icon back on stage after a long hiatus.
The event is part of his 'Jay-Z 30' celebration, marking the 30th anniversary of his debut album, 'Reasonable Doubt,' released in 1996.
With the Super Bowl scheduled to be held at SoFi Stadium in February, there is speculation that Jay-Z might headline the halftime show.
What this adds
Jay-Z's highly anticipated Jay-Z 30 tour kicked off Friday at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, featuring surprise appearances by his daughter Blue Ivy, John Legend, DJ Khaled, and Scarface.
Background
Jay-Z's highly anticipated Jay-Z 30 tour kicked off Friday at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, featuring surprise appearances by his daughter Blue Ivy, John Legend, DJ Khaled, and Scarface.
Los Angeles is the most populous city in the U.S. state of California, and the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Southern California. With an estimated 3.87 million residents within the city limits as of 2025, it is the second-most populous city in the United States, behind New York City, and the largest city in the Western United States.
What's confirmed
- The night was filled with surprises, including a performance of "This Can't Be Life" with Scarface, who joined Jay-Z on stage for the track, as reported by AOL.
- The event is part of his "Jay-Z 30" celebration, marking the 30th anniversary of his debut album, "Reasonable Doubt," released in 1996.
- The show concluded with an encore featuring DJ Khaled and John Legend, performing their 2022 collaboration "God Did." The concert is part of Jay-Z's yearlong tour, which included sold-out shows in New York, London, and Paris, according to Muzland.
- Fans immediately questioned (as has become tradition with the Super Bowl Halftime performer) whether Jay-Z could carry a show of that magnitude, since his shows typically lean on his music and crowd control.
- Blue Ivy, just 11 years old, made a special appearance on stage, showcasing her piano skills during 'The Story of O.J.' and 'Dead Presidents.' Her performance was met with a warm ovation from the crowd.
What's still developing
- Though Jay-Z ‘s list of guests joining him on stage at his SoFi Stadium kickoff wasn’t as crazy-huge as the one for his Yankee Stadium run, surprise appearances still helped make the show shine in his much-anticipated tour return to Los Angeles on Friday (Oct. 23).
- It all came to a close with “God Did” (from DJ Khaled’s album of the same name), featuring both DJ Khaled and John Legend onstage with the Brooklyn rap legend.
- Scarface took the stage with Jay on “This Can’t Be Life” ( The Dynasty: Roc La Familia ) and the Geto Boys’ “Mind Playing Tricks on Me” ( We Can’t Be Stopped ).
- Legend made the appearance with Jay on a busy weekend: His new album Muse, produced and co-written by longtime friend Pharrell Williams, arrived Friday via Republic Records, alongside the release of single “ Bodies on the Floor ” featuring Clipse.
- Jay-Z performed 35 songs and medleys during Friday’s (October 23) concert, according to Setlist.fm.
- She previously played piano during his July 2026 concert at Yankee Stadium in New York City, performing alongside him during “Feelin’ It.” She’s also become a familiar face at her mom Beyoncé ‘s concerts, joining her onstage as a dancer during the Renaissance World Tour and Cowboy Carter Tour.
- “Let me take you back to my home for a second,” Jay told the crowd before launching into “Empire State of Mind” toward the end of the evening.
- The Magazine of Hip Hop Music, Culture and Politics Jay-Z brought his Jay-Z30 celebration to Los Angeles on Friday, October 23, kicking off the first of two nights at a sold-out SoFi Stadium.
- The Hip-Hop titan took command of a sold-out SoFi Stadium on Friday night (October 23) for the first of two shows, with daughter Blue Ivy Carter, Scarface, John Legend, and DJ Khaled joining him for an unforgettable opening night.
- Jay-Z has kicked off the Los Angeles finale of his blockbuster ‘Jay-Z 30’ concert series, and he’s bringing the star power in abundance.
- Jay-Z celebrated his own legacy while making room for the West Coast’s finest at the grand finale of his ‘Jay-Z 30’ Los Angeles run.