Inside Jay-Z’s Intimate B-Sides 2 Concert: Nipsey Hussle Tribute, Nas Appearance & More Surprise Guests [VIDEO]

Jay-Z’s ‘B-Sides 2′ Concert: Nipsey Hussle Tribute + Nas’ Appearance

Jay-Z put on quite the show at Webster Hall in New York City Friday. It was an intimate setting in the venue, which seats 2,500. The highly-anticipated concert, which was of course sold out, also marked the spot’s opening after undergoing renovations for more than a year. Some of the decor featured a huge disco ball with the Roc-A-Fella logo on it.

He performed 39 songs.

During the show, be brought up his fellow New Yorkers Cam’ron, who performed Welcome to New York City, and his foe turned friend, Nas, who did The World Is Yours. Jay-Z and Nas also did their song Success together.  He also brought out Jim Jones.

 

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You represent an era when albums were very raw, bold and true to self…and you still do! Last night was Epic, you gave life to songs that get forgotten or slept on …it was an honor to share the stage with you and to be a part of Bsides.

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#JayZ #bsides camron and Jim Jones #newyork king ? hov pic.twitter.com/dgCO3rR77e

— daley_hsrfly (@ilcyoung) April 27, 2019

Jay-Z also took time to recognize late rapper and social activist Nipsey Hussle. He died last month after being shot in front of his South L.A. store, The Marathon. Jay-Z freestyled a song that saluted Hussle for his efforts in the music industry and the community.

One fan transcribed the lyrics to the freestyle.

His wife Beyoncé was also spotted.

Beyoncé rocking to her husband Jay Z at Webster Hall #OpeningNight #iconic pic.twitter.com/fAmaOewJHM

— Divalicious (@Lanini8650) April 27, 2019

The rapper didn’t hesitate to thank fans for their presence, pointing out that Avengers: Endgame was also a highly-anticipated show.  He said in the middle of the performance,

“Thank you all for being here. This means a lot to me. I know the ‘Avengers’ is playing in a theater down the block and all, but the Avengers aren’t even real.”

See more videos and photos below.

New Shawn Carter flows #BSides2 @WebsterHall @S_C_ pic.twitter.com/lx96yOlipp

— Gage (@KingGage_) April 27, 2019

What’s your favorite part about Jay-Z’s performance? Tell us in the comments!