AceShowbiz - Jay-Z is marking the 25th anniversary of his iconic album The Blueprint with a special concert at Yankee Stadium, AllHipHop reports. The performance, the second of three planned shows, featured the full album setlist, excluding the diss track Takeover, and included appearances by Eminem, Pharrell Williams, and Slick Rick.

Variety also detailed the event, noting that the show opened with Slick Rick joining Jay-Z to perform The Ruler’s Back. Eminem joined the stage to perform Renegade alongside Jay-Z and delivered his hit Lose Yourself, marking their first joint live performance since 2010. Pharrell Williams contributed during the encore, performing collaborative hits such as I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me) and Frontin'. Rolling Stone adds that the night before, Jay-Z had brought out Beyoncé, Nas, Blue Ivy, and Memphis Bleek to celebrate his earlier album Reasonable Doubt, underscoring the weekend’s deep dive into his catalog.

Jay-Z is a Brooklyn-born rapper best known for his breakthrough single "Dead Presidents" and has built a prolific career with multiple music and film credits, including appearances in As I AM: The Life and Times of DJ AM and jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy. His influence in hip-hop is further bolstered by numerous award nominations, including multiple Grammy nods and BET Hip-Hop Award considerations. This concert adds to his legacy by commemorating one of his most celebrated albums in a landmark New York venue.

The significance of the event is heightened by Jay-Z’s reflection on The Blueprint’s release during the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, which he described as part of New York City’s healing process. By revisiting this era with guest appearances and a full live performance, Jay-Z reaffirms the album’s lasting impact and his enduring connection to the city and fans. The final Yankee Stadium show, titled Extra Innings, will spotlight hits from across his career, promising a comprehensive celebration of his musical journey.

This article is based on reporting originally published by AllHipHop.