Jay-Z at Carnegie Hall
RAPPER JAY-Z GAVE A RARE HIP HOP CONCERT AT CARNEGIE HALL. By Mary Jane Collins
NEW YORK – Rapper Jay-Z put on a legendary performance inside New York City’s Carnegie Hall. He began the show with his hit single “Public Service Announcement.” In classic fashion, Jay-Z reintroduced himself to the sold-out crowd and pulled out all the stops for fans and Carnegie ticket holders.
A two-night set in New York City, Jay-Z stunned the crowd of 2,800 people by performing the majority of his classic songs and then bringing out a surprise guest and musical peer, rapper Nas. The brand new father also performed “Glory,” a proud tribute to his newborn daughter, Blue Ivy Carter.
The concert was done in charity with all proceeds given to the United Way of New York City and the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation. Jay-Z, who donned a tux while holding a glass of champagne in hand, rocked the crowd with a 36-piece orchestra that included ?uestlove of the Roots.
Alicia Keys also performed, getting behind the piano for their hit single “Empire State of Mind.” The concert marked the only the second time that a rapper has performed at Carnegie Hall with Wyclef of The Fugee’s being the first. Ticket prices ranged from $1,500-$2,500.
Mary ‘Jane’ Collins is a hip hop artist and media personality in Kansas City. She also hosts a daily internet radio show to discuss pressing issues associated with the music industry. To learn more about Mary Jane, please visit her blog by clicking here.