Jay-Z’s 2026 Roots Picnic Setlist: Every Song He Played in Philadelphia

The iconic rapper performed at Belmont Plateau on May 30.

Jay-Z looks on prior to the FIFA Club World Cup semi final football match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Real Madrid CF in East Rutherford, NJ, on July 9th, 2025.

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Jay-Z reminded the world why he is one of the few “event artists” left in hip-hop this past weekend. The 56-year-old rapper delivered his first public performance in several years on Saturday evening (May 30) with his headlining set at Roots Picnic 2026 in Philadelphia. Outside of the sheer excitement thousands of Belmont Plateau attendees felt in being able to see him live again, the billionaire provided plenty of moments.

There was his reunion with the majority of State Property and Memphis Bleek, surprise appearances by Meek Mill and Jazmine Sullivan, cool mashups, and a freestyle targeted at Drake, Nicki Minaj, Dame Dash, and more that already has the internet in a frenzy. Amid the chaos and headlines, the show was a celebration of Hov’s decorated discography.