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JAY-Z closed his JAŸ-Z30 anniversary run on October 24 at SoFi Stadium, bringing out Too $hort, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre during the second of two sold-out shows. The performance featured a career-spanning set, tributes to Nipsey Hussle and a closing run of JAY-Z hits. It followed anniversary shows in New York, London and Paris.
JAY-Z closed his JAŸ-Z30 anniversary run on October 24 with a performance at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, joined onstage by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Too $hort. The second of two sold-out SoFi shows brought the limited run to an end with a set spanning JAY-Z’s catalogue and paying tribute to the late Nipsey Hussle.
According to Consequence’s report, JAY-Z opened the show with “The Watcher 2” before bringing out Too $hort for “Blow the Whistle.” The set moved through songs including “Izzo (H.O.V.A.),” “Run This Town,” “Dead Presidents,” “99 Problems” and “Dirt Off Your Shoulder.”
Snoop Dogg appeared for “Murder Was the Case,” then joined Dr. Dre for “The Next Episode,” “California Love,” “Nothin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” and “Still D.R.E.” JAY-Z also incorporated elements of Nipsey Hussle’s “Hussle & Motivate” into “Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)” and used the instrumental from “Last Time I Checc’d” during “On to the Next One.”
The show closed with “Empire State of Mind,” “Big Pimpin’,” “Public Service Announcement” and “Encore,” according to the reported setlist. The October 24 performance was the second of two SoFi Stadium concerts; the first night featured different guests, including Blue Ivy Carter, Scarface, John Legend and DJ Khaled.
A West Coast Finale to the Run
The guest appearances gave the final SoFi show a distinctly West Coast focus, pairing JAY-Z’s catalogue with landmark tracks associated with Dre, Snoop and Too $hort. Their appearances also turned the finale into a meeting of artists whose work helped shape different eras and regional scenes in hip-hop.
The show was the last stop in a limited anniversary series that had also visited New York, London and Paris. Its close marks the end of this particular run, rather than an announcement about JAY-Z’s future touring plans. The reported tributes to Nipsey Hussle added a local connection to the Inglewood performance and placed the late Los Angeles rapper’s music within the night’s set.
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The JAŸ-Z30 Anniversary Shows
The run marked 30 years since the release of Reasonable Doubt and 25 years since The Blueprint, according to Consequence. Rather than a single retrospective performance, the series included dates in several cities and concluded with two concerts at SoFi Stadium.
The October 24 show followed a separate opening-night lineup on October 23. Consequence reported that Blue Ivy Carter played piano during “The Story of O.J.” and “Dead Presidents,” while Scarface joined for “This Can’t Be Life” and “Mind Playing Tricks on Me.” John Legend and DJ Khaled also appeared for “GOD DID.” Those details distinguish the finale’s guest set from the first SoFi concert.
““Y’all gotta be very aware what’s going on in the world, right? People will tell you that nobody was in here tonight, but you got eyes, you can see. People will tell you that the music wasn’t great, but you got ears. […] Question everything in this world of AI.””
— JAY-Z, addressing the audience during the SoFi show, as quoted by Consequence
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Details Beyond the Reported Set
The available report identifies the guests and songs performed but does not provide an official statement from JAY-Z or his representatives about the tour’s conclusion. It is also unclear whether the anniversary shows will be released as a recording or receive an official video release. The setlist and performance details here are based on Consequence’s account; no further confirmation or production details are provided in the source material.
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No Further Tour Dates Announced
The JAŸ-Z30 run concluded with the October 24 performance, and the source report does not identify any additional dates or a next project tied to the shows. Any future touring plans, recordings or releases related to the anniversary concerts remain unannounced in the available information.
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Key Questions
Who joined JAY-Z at the final JAŸ-Z30 show?
Too $hort, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre appeared during the October 24 concert at SoFi Stadium, according to Consequence’s report.
What songs did Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg perform with JAY-Z?
The reported set included “The Next Episode,” “California Love,” “Nothin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” and “Still D.R.E.” with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. Snoop also appeared earlier for “Murder Was the Case.”
What did Too $hort perform?
Too $hort joined JAY-Z for “Blow the Whistle”, early in the show after the opening song, “The Watcher 2.”
Did the show include a tribute to Nipsey Hussle?
Yes. The report says JAY-Z incorporated elements of “Hussle & Motivate” into “Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)” and used the instrumental from “Last Time I Checc’d” during “On to the Next One.”
Was this the last announced JAŸ-Z30 performance?
The October 24 concert was reported as the final show of the anniversary run. The available source does not announce additional JAŸ-Z30 dates or say whether the performances will be released.
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