Jay-Z's 1997 Concert History

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z (stylized as JAY-Z or JAŸ-Z following the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt), 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 22 concerts in 1997

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 21, 1997
Jay-Z Nashville Arena Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Dec 20, 1997
Jay-Z Freedom Hall, Kentucky Exposition Center Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Dec 19, 1997
Jay-Z General Motors Place Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Dec 14, 1997
Jay-Z Tingley Coliseum, Expo New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Dec 05, 1997
Jay-Z Civic Arena Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 03, 1997
No Way Out Tour
Puff Daddy & The Family / Busta Rhymes / Lil' Kim / Usher / 112 / Foxy Brown / Faith Evans / Mase / The Lox / Jay-Z / Total / Lil Cease / The Firm / Nas / Kid Capri / escobar / AZ / Fat Joe
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, New York, United States
Dec 01, 1997
Puff Daddy & The Family World Tour
Jay-Z / Lil' Kim / Busta Rhymes / Usher / Mase / Total / 112 / Foxy Brown / Nas / Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs / Faith Evans
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Madison Square Garden New York, New York, United States
Nov 30, 1997
No Way Out Tour
Puff Daddy & The Family / Mase / Faith Evans / Lil' Cease / The Lox / Kid Capri / Busta Rhymes / Spliff Star / Rampage / Lord Have Mercy / Q-Tip / Milo / DJ Scratch / Jay-Z / Lil' Kim / Black Rob / Nas / Foxy Brown / 112 / Usher
Hartford Civic Center Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Nov 28, 1997
Puff Daddy and the Family
Puff Daddy / Usher / Jay-Z / Busta Rhymes / Lil' Kim / Foxy Brown / Faith Evans / Mase
USAir Arena Landover, Maryland, United States
Nov 16, 1997
Jay-Z Market Square Arena Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Nov 09, 1997
Jay-Z
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The Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Nov 07, 1997
Jay-Z

No Way Out Tour

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Pepsi Arena Albany, New York, United States
Oct 25, 1997
Jay-Z Capital Plaza Civic Center Frankfort, Kentucky, United States
Aug 02, 1997
Jay-Z
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Apollo Theater New York, New York, United States
Jun 15, 1997
Jay-Z Wembley Arena London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 07, 1997
Hot 97 Summer Jam 1997
The Lox / P. Diddy / Heavy D. / Jay-Z / Lil' Kim / Mary J. Blige / 112 / Aaliyah / Foxy Brown / Mase / Blackstreet / Wu-Tang Clan / Bone Thugs-N-Harmony / Faith Evans
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Continental Airlines Arena East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
May 25, 1997
Jay-Z Carver Arena, Peoria Civic Center Peoria, Illinois, United States
May 15, 1997
Jay-Z Hallenstadion Zürich Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
May 07, 1997
The Fugees / Jay-Z / Shola Ama

Refugee Camp Tour 1997

Wembley Arena London, England, United Kingdom
May 06, 1997
Jay-Z / The Fugees / Shola Ama

The Fugees

Wembley Arena London, England, United Kingdom

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Puff Daddy & The Family World Tour (1997)

Puff Daddy & The Family World Tour
Dec 1, 1997
 New York, New York, United States
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Puff Daddy & The Family World Tour (1997)

Puff Daddy & The Family World Tour
Dec 1, 1997
 New York, New York, United States
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Pop
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Pop Rap
East Coast Hip Hop
Boom Bap
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Gangster Rap
Reggaeton Colombiano
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Latest Setlist (07/12/2026):

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  1. Intro
  2. Brooklyn’s Finest
  3. Where I'm From
  4. Dirt Off Your Shoulder
  5. I Know
  6. U Don't Know
  7. Can't Knock the Hustle
  8. Money Ain't a Thang
  9. Seen It All
  10. Go Crazy
  11. Hola' Hovito
  12. Heart of the City (Ain't No Love)
  13. Throwback / Part II (On the Run)
  14. Never Change
  15. Song Cry
  16. Izzo (H.O.V.A.)
  17. Beach Is Better
  18. Fuckwithmeyouknowigotit
  19. Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator 99)
  20. No Church in the Wild
  21. Clique
  22. Run This Town
  23. Bitch Better Have My Money
  24. Dead Presidents
  25. Can I Live
  26. Girls, Girls, Girls / '03 Bonnie & Clyde
  27. 99 Problems
  28. Ruff Ryder's Anthem / Welcome to the Jungle / So Appalled
  29. Jigga My Nigga
  30. On to the Next One
  31. Ain't No Woman
  32. Ain't No Nigga
  33. Excuse Me Miss
  34. La La La
  35. I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
  36. Frontin'
  37. Allure
  38. Grindin'
  39. Lift Off
  40. Drunk in Love
  41. Niggas in Paris / Big Pimpin'
  42. Public Service Announcement
  43. Theme From New York, New York
  44. Empire State of Mind
  45. New York
  46. Lucifer
  47. Dirt Off Your Shoulder
  48. Encore

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 9 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 76 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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