Jay-Z's 2008 Concert History

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z (stylized as JAŸ-Z), is an American rapper, businessman, and record executive. He is recognized for his contributions to East Coast hip-hop, often incorporating complex lyricism, wordplay, and braggadocio, with music frequently reflecting a rags-to-riches narrative. As of 2026, he is considered the wealthiest musical artist in history, with an estimated net worth of US$2.8 billion.

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Jay-Z had 75 concerts in 2008

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 19, 2008
Retrofitter / The Triggers / Paul Luc / Jeff / Jay-Z Club Cafe Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 29, 2008
Jay-Z
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Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Oct 28, 2008
Mario / Lil Wayne / Jay-Z / Ne-Yo

Power 105.1's Powerhouse

Izod Center East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Oct 27, 2008
Lil Wayne / Monster Jam '08 / Jay-Z / Ne-Yo TD Garden Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Oct 25, 2008
Jay-Z / T.I. John Paul Jones Arena Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Oct 24, 2008
Jay-Z / Mario / Powerhouse / Z / Keyshia Cole / T.I. / T-Pain / Ne-Yo
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Wachovia Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 21, 2008
Jay-Z / Co. The Burlington Chicago, Illinois, United States
Oct 16, 2008
Jay-Z / Houston House of Blues Houston Houston, Texas, United States
Oct 15, 2008
Jay-Z
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Hollywood Palladium Los Angeles, California, United States
Oct 05, 2008
Jay-Z / Wycleff Jean
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Bayfront Park Amphitheater Miami, Florida, United States
Oct 04, 2008
Jay-Z Cobo Arena Detroit, Michigan, United States
Aug 01, 2008
Jay-Z Love Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Jul 27, 2008
Pemberton Music Festival
"Pemberton Music Festival" / Death Cab for Cutie / Jay-Z / Coldplay / Wintersleep / Matisyahu / Monte Negro / The Fiery Furnaces / Vampire Weekend / Inward Eye / DJ Shadow / Cut Chemist / The Airborne Toxic Event / The Crystal Method
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Sunstone Ranch Pemberton, British Columbia, Canada
Jul 26, 2008
Jay-Z / The Americans B.B. King Blues Club & Grill New York, New York, United States
Jul 25, 2008 –
Jul 27, 2008
Pemberton Music Festival 2008
Tom Petty / Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers / DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist / Coldplay / Secret Machines / Vampire Weekend / Annie Stela / Inward Eye / Tommie Sunshine / Monte Negro / Jay-Z / Kathleen Edwards / Deadmau5 / The Fiery Furnaces / Booka Shade / Junkie Xl / Black Mountain / Carolina Liar / M.A.N.D.Y / Minus the Bear / Matisyahu / The Crystal Method / Buck 65 / MSTRKRFT / Low vs Diamond / Brazilian Girls / Grand Ole Party / Wintersleep / Sam Roberts Band / Dave Seaman / Mates of State / Chromeo / Timeline / Kevin Shiu / N.E.R.D / Serj Tankian / MGMT / Death Cab for Cutie / Metric / Interpol / The Flaming Lips / Wolfmother / My Morning Jacket / The Airborne Toxic Event / The Tragically Hip / Nine Inch Nails Show all bands
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Pemberton Valley Pemberton, British Columbia, Canada
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Jul 21, 2008
Mark Ronson / Jay-Z Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre (AECC) Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
Jul 20, 2008
Jay-Z / Mark Ronson Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre (SECC) Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Jul 19, 2008
Jay-Z / Mark Ronson / Kayne West (guest) Manchester Arena Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Jul 18, 2008
Kylie Minogue / Jay-Z
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Manchester Arena Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Jul 16, 2008
Jay-Z / Mark Ronson Cardiff International Arena & Convention Centre Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

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Jay-Z / Coheed and Cambria / Linkin Park
Feb 21, 2008
 New York, New York, United States
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Feb 21, 2008
 New York, New York, United States
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Jay-Z / Coheed and Cambria / Linkin Park on Feb 21, 2008 [325-small]

Jay-Z / Coheed and Cambria / Linkin Park
Feb 21, 2008
 New York, New York, United States
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Feb 21, 2008
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Feb 21, 2008
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Feb 21, 2008
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Projekt Revolution 2008
Jun 29, 2008
 Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
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Projekt Revolution 2008
Jun 29, 2008
 Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
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Jay-Z / Mary J. Blige on Apr 16, 2008 [723-small]

Jay-Z / Mary J. Blige
Apr 16, 2008
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Roskilde Festival 2008 on Jul 3, 2008 [795-small]

Roskilde Festival 2008
Jul 3 - 6, 2008
 Roskilde, Zealand, Denmark
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Roskilde Festival 2008
Jul 3 - 6, 2008
 Roskilde, Zealand, Denmark
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Roskilde Festival 2008
Jul 3 - 6, 2008
 Roskilde, Zealand, Denmark
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Roskilde Festival 2008
Jul 3 - 6, 2008
 Roskilde, Zealand, Denmark
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Roskilde Festival 2008
Jul 3 - 6, 2008
 Roskilde, Zealand, Denmark
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Genres:

Pop
Hip Hop
Rap
Pop Rap
East Coast Hip Hop
Boom Bap
Hardcore Hip Hop
Gangster Rap
Reggaeton Colombiano
East Coast Rap
Chipmunk Soul
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Latest Setlist (05/30/2026):

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  1. Hovi Baby
  2. Freestyle
  3. U Don't Know
  4. Beach Is Better
  5. Fuckwithmeyouknowigotit
  6. Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator 99)
  7. Run This Town
  8. Jigga My Nigga
  9. No Church in the Wild / Grammy Family
  10. Where I'm From / Marcy Me
  11. Dirt Off Your Shoulder
  12. I Know
  13. Never Change
  14. Empire State of Mind
  15. Picasso Baby
  16. Feelin' It
  17. Need U Bad
  18. Can I Live
  19. The Story of O.J.
  20. Dead Presidents / Dead Presidents II
  21. Excuse Me Miss / La-La-La
  22. You, Me, Him and Her
  23. Gotta Have It
  24. Roc the Mic
  25. Flipside
  26. In the Air Tonight
  27. Can't Stop, Won't Stop
  28. What We Do
  29. Roc Boys (And the Winner Is ...)
  30. I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
  31. Dreams and Nightmares
  32. Niggas in Paris / Big Pimpin'
  33. Public Service Announcement
  34. What More Can I Say

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 6 concerts
2025 4 concerts
2024 2 concerts
2023 3 concerts
2021 4 concerts
2019 3 concerts
2018 58 concerts
2017 50 concerts
2016 7 concerts
2015 3 concerts
2014 49 concerts
2013 60 concerts
2012 43 concerts
2011 65 concerts
2010 81 concerts
2009 73 concerts
2008 75 concerts
2007 10 concerts
2006 40 concerts
2005 5 concerts
2004 51 concerts
2003 49 concerts
2002 29 concerts
2001 35 concerts
2000 10 concerts
1999 59 concerts
1998 28 concerts
1997 22 concerts
1996 2 concerts
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