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Jay-Z Kicks Off LA Tour with Blue Ivy, John Legend, DJ Khaled & Scarface
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In Short: Jay-Z's highly anticipated Los Angeles concert featured surprise appearances by his daughter Blue Ivy, John Legend, DJ Khaled, and Scarface.
Jay-Z's highly anticipated Los Angeles concert at SoFi Stadium on Friday, October 23, featured surprise appearances by his daughter Blue Ivy, John Legend, DJ Khaled, and Scarface.
Blue Ivy, who showcased her piano skills, joined her father on stage for two songs: 'The Story of O.J.' and 'Dead Presidents.' She received a warm ovation from the crowd after performing.
John Legend and DJ Khaled joined Jay-Z for a performance of 'God Did,' which concluded the 33-song setlist. The song is from DJ Khaled's album of the same name.
Scarface took the stage with Jay-Z for 'This Can't Be Life' and the Geto Boys' 'Mind Playing Tricks on Me.' The performance was part of Jay-Z's 'Jay-Z 30' celebration, marking the 30th anniversary of his debut album 'Reasonable Doubt,' released in 1996.
Jay-Z opened the night with 'Hovi Baby' and performed timeless hits like 'Izzo,' 'Run This Town,' 'Hard Knock Life,' and 'Dirt Off Your Shoulder.' He also paid tribute to the late Nipsey Hussle, incorporating elements of his music into 'Hard Knock Life' and 'On to the Next One.'
Throughout the concert, Jay-Z wore custom ensembles designed by June Ambrose, adding to the star-studded atmosphere.
The event was part of Jay-Z's yearlong tour, which included sold-out shows in New York, London, and Paris. The Los Angeles show was the first of two nights at SoFi Stadium.
Fans speculated earlier in the week that Jay-Z might be recommended as the headlining performer for the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show, which also takes place at SoFi Stadium.
The concert was filled with surprises, including Blue Ivy's piano performance and Scarface's appearance, making the show shine despite not having as many guests as his Yankee Stadium run.
Jay-Z's daughter Blue Ivy has become a familiar face at her mother Beyoncé's concerts, joining her onstage as a dancer during the Renaissance World Tour and Cowboy Carter Tour.
The show received a warm reception from the crowd, with Jay-Z telling the audience, 'I’ve been away too long,' and later, 'Let me take you back to my home for a second,' before launching into 'Empire State of Mind.'
Background
Jay-Z's Los Angeles concert featured 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
- Jay’s daughter Blue Ivy was in the house, plus Scarface, DJ Khaled and John Legend.
What's still developing
- As of Saturday afternoon, the speculation remains unconfirmed.
- The rap icon was met with cheers as he, at last, brought his yearlong victory tour to Los Angeles.
- Backed by 1500 or Nothin, the Brooklyn rapper turned Roc Nation mogul gave fans plenty of hits and a few surprises, including a performance of “This Can’t Be Life” with Houston rapper Scarface and closed it out with his “God Did” verse flanked by DJ Khaled and John Legend.
- With SoFi as the location for the Super Bowl this upcoming February, Jay didn’t fully lean into “Reasonable Doubt” or “The Blueprint” as tried-and-true tributes.
- Unlike in New York, when she played the keys on “Feelin’ It,” the teen prodigy backed her father for two songs, “The Story of O.J.” and “Dead Presidents II.” Once “Dead Presidents” wrapped, she received a loud ovation from the crowd and met her father for an embrace.
- 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.
- And the trio’s showing at Jay-Z ‘s latest Los Angeles show lived up to that reputation.