Jay-Z Blue Ivy SoFi Concert: Friday Night's Piano Moment

The Jay-Z Blue Ivy SoFi concert moment happened on Friday night: Blue Ivy Carter, 14, played piano onstage with her dad. It was the first of two nights at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, part of a run celebrating 30 years of *Reasonable Doubt*. Here's what she played, who else joined him, and who was watching from the suite.

• When: Friday, October 23, 2026 (night 1 of 2)
• Where: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
• Blue Ivy played: "The Story of O.J." and "Dead Presidents"
• Other guests: Scarface, John Legend, and DJ Khaled
• In the crowd: Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams

Watch Blue Ivy Perform "The Story of O.G." and "Dead Presidents"

Why Is Everyone Talking About Blue Ivy at the SoFi Stadium Show?

Because she didn't just wave. Blue Ivy played piano on 2 songs: "The Story of O.J." and "Dead Presidents."

She has joined her dad onstage before. At Yankee Stadium, she appeared on "Feelin' It." Variety says this time she played keys, which is the difference people are noticing.

Billboard, Variety, Yahoo, AOL, AllHipHop, and HollywoodLife all covered the night.

Who Else Joined Jay-Z Onstage in Inglewood?

Blue Ivy wasn't the only guest. Here's who else showed up:

• Scarface: performed "This Can't Be Life" and "Mind Playing Tricks on Me."
• John Legend and DJ Khaled: joined Jay-Z for "God Did."

Beyoncé didn't perform. She watched from a suite with Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, her Destiny's Child bandmates.

Some reports say Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Too Short were announced for the two-night run. We couldn't confirm which night, if any, they appeared, so treat that as unverified.

What Is Jay-Z 30 and the Reasonable Doubt Anniversary?

"Jay-Z 30" is a celebration of the 30th anniversary of *Reasonable Doubt*, his debut album. The SoFi shows are part of it.

That helps explain the guest list. A milestone show is a natural place for family and longtime friends to show up.

Is the Los Angeles Show Part of the Bigger Tour Story?

Yes. Los Angeles follows his earlier stadium run in London. That run marked his first UK shows in 13 years.

(More: how Jay-Z's Tottenham Stadium run sold out.)

Beyoncé's suite appearance in LA also follows the pair showing up together in London.

(More: Jay-Z and Beyoncé's London week.)

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Jay-Z Blue Ivy SoFi Concert FAQ

What did Blue Ivy play at Jay-Z's SoFi show?

She played piano on "The Story of O.J." and "Dead Presidents."

How old is Blue Ivy?

She's 14.

Who performed with Jay-Z at SoFi Stadium?

Scarface performed 2 of his songs, and John Legend and DJ Khaled joined Jay-Z for "God Did."

Was Beyoncé at the Jay-Z SoFi show?

Yes. She watched from a suite with Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams.