Jay's second night at Yankee Stadium had its fair share of highs and surprises, thanks to Slick Rick, Eminem and Pharrell.

Jay-Z performs at Yankee Stadium on July 11, 2026 in New York City.

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The Blueprint turns 25 this year and is one of Jay-Z‘s more popular albums. That was reflected in the massive crowd that made their way to the Bronx to watch the Brooklyn rapper perform for the second night in a row at Yankee Stadium. There was energy in the air for this one that was different from the first night. The audience was a bit more diverse in terms of age and race, and certainly more engaged, which made the show feel like a big party.

Jay went through each song at what felt like a feverish pace, giving fans little time to rest. And they didn’t mind — they just kept getting louder. It was impressive to see in person, especially when the surprise guests hit the stage.