Teyana Taylor performed alongside Jay-Z at his final Yankee Stadium residency show on Sunday, July 12, 2026, marking a career milestone for the Harlem-born artist. Taylor joined the rap legend to perform Can’t Knock the Hustle, a track from his 1996 debut album, Reasonable Doubt, before an audience exceeding 40,000 people.
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Jay-Z’s three-night residency at Yankee Stadium served as a retrospective of his discography, dedicating specific nights to Reasonable Doubt, The Blueprint, and a fan-focused “Extra Innings” finale. According to reports from the event, the residency featured a rotating cast of A-list collaborators, including Beyoncé, Rihanna, Usher, Fat Joe, Jadak, Pharrell Williams, Clipse, Alicia Keys, and Eminem.
“I got to see this lil Harlem girl stand beside the GOAT… in Yankee Stadium… in front of over 40,000 people who showed so much love,” Taylor stated in a post on Instagram following the performance.
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Teyana Taylor stepped into the role originally held by Mary J. Blige on the 1996 track Can’t Knock the Hustle. Beyoncé also performed the chorus for the same song during the opening night of the residency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who joined Jay-Z on stage during his Yankee Stadium residency?
The residency featured a wide range of iconic artists including Beyoncé, Rihanna, Usher, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Pharrell Williams, Clipse, Alicia Keys, and Eminem, alongside Teyana Taylor.
What albums were celebrated during the residency?
The shows specifically honored the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt and the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint, followed by an “Extra Innings” show for fans.
How did Teyana Taylor characterize the experience?
Taylor described the performance as a career-defining moment, noting that she would “never take moments like this for granted” and would carry the experience with her indefinitely.
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