Rihanna made a rare live appearance during the final night of Jay-Z‘s «Extra Innings» concert series at Yankee Stadium, joining the rapper on stage to perform two hit songs.
The singer emerged before thousands of fans to perform «Bitch Better Have My Money» and her collaboration with Jay-Z, «Run This Town.» Videos of the performance quickly spread online, capturing the crowd’s enthusiastic response and widespread singing.
Rihanna performing «B*tch Better Have My Money» at Jay-Z’s sold-out show tonight. pic.twitter.com/9o4tmg5Q1W
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The performance capped off a three-night residency at the historic New York venue, which celebrated different eras of Jay-Z’s career. The final show experienced a nearly four-hour delay after fans rushed the stadium gates.
Rihanna joins Jay-Z as a guest for «Run This Town» at Yankee Stadium pic.twitter.com/bMyLmZtAjj
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A star-studded weekend
The «Extra Innings» series featured several high-profile guest appearances. The opening night, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of his debut album «Reasonable Doubt,» included performances by Beyonce, Blue Ivy Carter, Nas and Alicia Keys. The second night marked the 25th anniversary of «The Blueprint» with appearances from Eminem and Pharrell.
Rihanna and Jay-Z share a lengthy professional history. The rapper played a pivotal role in launching her career by signing her to Def Jam Recordings, and the two have collaborated frequently through their association with Roc Nation.
