Jay-Z commenced a three-night series at Yankee Stadium with an opening performance honouring three decades since his influential debut release. The show featured his wife as a principal collaborator on multiple songs from their respective bodies of work, alongside performances from fellow rappers and established artists.

The evening assembled a succession of guest performers representing different eras of hip-hop, including a legendary rapper who performed a medley of their joint compositions. Additional appearances featured a young pianist and vocalist from his family and several other prominent performers. The remaining two scheduled performances are intended to celebrate other significant albums and provide a career retrospective.