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Jay-Z closes his 30th anniversary series in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles finale followed sold-out shows in New York, London and Paris, and Jay-Z answered online claims of empty seats from the stage.
On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on BBN After HoursPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by Variety: “Jay-Z Brings His ‘Jay-Z 30’ Concert Series to a Close in Los Angeles With Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Too Short”.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 4:57 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.
- Topics: Jay-Z, Los Angeles.
- BBN covered this story before: Taylor Swift's debut turns 20; court rules on Guard (October 24).
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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorJay-Z closed his thirty-year celebration in Los Angeles, and he brought out Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Too Short, and the Dre and Snoop medley included Nuthin' But a G Thang.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorVariety reports that during the closer, Encore, he told the crowd that people will say nobody was in the building, but you have eyes.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWho says nobody was there?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorSocial media posts claiming SoFi wasn't entirely sold out, or that many tickets were given away. It's a formal rebuttal, delivered at a stadium, to a post.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThirty years, a docuseries, eight parts, and the review he cared about was the seat count.
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The story so far
- Charli xcx Brings Out Chappell Roan for 'Boom Clap' · Variety
- Jay Z halftime report, Trash Island, LeBron's debut · Fox News
- Ohio governor's race ad, Jay-Z halftime report, Walmart and Sam's Club · AP News
- Jay-Z brings Blue Ivy, DJ Khaled and John Legend to SoFi · Variety
- Jay-Z at SoFi, a Netflix date, and AMC's Kips Bay closing · Deadline
- Taylor Swift's debut turns 20; court rules on Guard · Variety
- Jay-Z closes his 30th anniversary series in Los Angeles (this story)
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