Jay-Z joined by special guests in first London gig in almost 10 years

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5 Sep 2026 • 5:55 PM MYT
The Independent
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Jay-Z joined by special guests in first London gig in almost 10 years

  • Jay-Z performed his first solo UK concert in nearly a decade at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Friday night as part of his JAY-Z30 show celebrating three decades in the music industry.
  • During the gig, the US rapper led the stadium in a rendition of Happy Birthday to his wife Beyoncé, who danced along in the crowd as she celebrated her 45th birthday.
  • The landmark concert featured unannounced guest appearances from hip-hop legends Fugees, with Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean reuniting on stage to perform hits including Ready Or Not and Killing Me Softly.
  • Actor Idris Elba, DJ Khaled, and UK grime artist Giggs also made cameo appearances, with Giggs joining Jay-Z to perform his iconic track Talkin’ Da Hardest.
  • The extensive setlist featured major hits from across his career, including 99 Problems, Empire State Of Mind, and Numb/Encore, ahead of a second performance at the venue on Saturday night.

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