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Beyonc\u00e9 walks Met Gala 2026 red carpet with Blue Ivy and Jay-Z and sparkles in dress dripping in crystals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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As Jay-Z <\/a>returns to his hometown for a string of anniversary shows, the city is ready to celebrate in his honor.<\/p>\n The Grammy-winning rapper is set to take the stage at Yankee Stadium in New York for three highly anticipated anniversary concerts. The “Jay-Z 30” concert series commemorates the 30th anniversary of his debut album, “Reasonable Doubt,” released June 25, 1996. It also celebrates the 25th anniversary of his sixth studio album, “The Blueprint,” released Sept. 11, 2001.<\/p>\n Born Shawn Carter in Brooklyn, the rapper will celebrate “Reasonable Doubt” during his first concert on July 10. This will be followed by a show for “The Blueprint” on July 11. A third\u00a0“EXTRA INNINGS<\/a>”\u00a0show was added on Sunday, July 12, to combine both shows due to high demand.<\/p>\n While the shows officially start this weekend, fans in New York can begin the celebrations now.<\/p>\n D’USS\u00c9, co-founded by the hip-hop mogul and the global spirits company\u00a0Bacardi, has already kicked off the celebrations<\/a>, rolling out a special-edition anniversary box set, a signature cocktail and nationwide activations.<\/p>\n The signature cocktail, “CODE30,” is “inspired by the ‘codes’ of ambition, excellence, and cultural influence that have defined Mr. Shawn Carter\u2019s legacy for the past 30 years,” the brand says.<\/p>\n D’USS\u00c9 is also hosting a range of events throughout the U.S. this summer, including Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, Washington, New York and Philadelphia.<\/p>\n Here’s where fans can sip the official cocktail of “Jay-Z 30” across New York City through Aug. 3.<\/p>\n Jay-Z recently appeared at his immersive anniversary pop-up in New York City on June 25, which he attended along with his daughter Blue Ivy Carter.<\/p>\n The Bronx neighborhood, home of Yankee Stadium, will also host another “Jay-Z 30” pop-up in celebration of the anniversary from July 8 to July 12, located at 75 East 161st Street.<\/p>\n Follow USA TODAY Network’s and The Tennessean’s music reporter Cach\u00e9 McClay\u00a0<\/em>Instagram<\/em><\/a>,\u00a0<\/em>TikTok<\/em><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em>X<\/em><\/a>\u00a0as @cachemcclay<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n