Jay-Z Shuts Down Yankee Stadium With ‘The Blueprint’ & Special Guests: 7 Best Moments

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.

First was the legendary Slick Rick, who, of course, came out after Hov did “The Ruler’s Back” to start the show. He then brought out Eminem so they could perform “Renegades” together, and before the Detroit rapper peaced out, he lit the crowd up with “Lose Yourself.” However, Jay’s special guest that got the biggest pop from the rabid crowd Saturday night was Pharrell, as they ran through a handful of the hits they’ve made together over the years, like “Frontin'” and “Give It to Me.”

On consecutive nights, Jay showed why most fans and critics consider him to be top five, dead or alive. He also made the haters and detractors look silly, holding sold-out crowds in the palm of his hand as they rapped along to songs that are old enough to get married.

There were a bunch of highlights from night two of Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium residency, and we picked out some of our favorite moments. Check them out below.