"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 1/30/26)
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Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 268 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Jay Z is rated as an excellent live performer, with memorable shows that are worth watching. Jay Z concert reviews describe live shows and performances as charismatic, vibrant, raucous, commanding, extraordinary, seamless, and breathtaking. Jay Z is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 5% of all live performers.
How long are their concerts?
How long are Jay Z concerts? Jay Z concerts usually last from one and a half hours to up to three hours long.
Brooklyn, New York, New York, United States (12/4/1969)
Bio
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York, United States), is an American rapper and former president and CEO of Roc A Fella Records.
Has Performed With
Beyonce, Eminem, Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, Mary J Blige, NERD, Young Jeezy, Vic Mensa, Lupe Fiasco, Justin Timberlake, Coldplay
Artist Website
Critic Concert Reviews
Rolling Stone (USA)
April 27, 2019
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Jay-Z Pays Tribute to Nipsey Hussle, Brings Out Nas at ‘B-Sides 2’ Webster Hall Gig
But not every couple with problems are multi-millionaire hip-hop, pop and R&B stars who decide to keep it really real and bare it all during a nearly two-and-a-half-hour show in front of a sold-out crowd at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.