Last week rumors swirled that a secret Jay-Z concert would take place on Monday in New York City. The blogs sprung into action, sleuthing out the details and eventually revealing that Jay-Z and special guest Eminem would appear together on The Late Show with David Letterman, performing atop the show's famous marquee on Broadway in Times Square. The outdoor concert was timed to promote the release of Eminem's new album, "Recovery," out yesterday.
After word of the free concert leaked, Mayor Mike Bloomberg pulled the plug on the vent, citing the near-riot that greeted Drake's recent outdoor show on New York's waterfront. As a surprise late Monday afternoon, Eminem and Jay-Z suddenly appeared on the rooftop of the Ed Sullivan Theater to perform their set for "The Late Show with David Letterman."
First up was Eminem who performed "Not Afraid," a tell-all track and the first single from "Recovery." Em looks like he's in great shape, slim and focused and unfazed by the blazing hot sun. After a break Jay-Z hit the stage, teasing some requests from the crowd then launching into a rowdy rendition of "On To The Next One" from "The Blueprint 3."
After one last break, Eminem reappeared and joined Jay for the moment of the evening - a duet on "Renegade," their classic collaboration from Jay-Z's "The Blueprint." The audience, which included New York's own P. Diddy, cheered as David Letterman appeared to thank Em and Jay before the three walked off stage and out of sight.
The surprise set served as a preview for the upcoming double-bill shows Eminem and Jay-Z are performing this September at Tiger Stadium in Detroit and Yankee Stadium in The Bro | | | |
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