Jay-Z adds Los Angeles, Paris dates to 30th anniversary shows

• Jay-Z has announced two additional 30th anniversary shows for his album "Reasonable Doubt" in Los Angeles and Paris.
• These concerts follow a recent headlining performance at the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia.
• The rapper is also scheduled for three anniversary shows in New York City this summer for his albums "Reasonable Doubt" and "The Blueprint."
• His debut album "Reasonable Doubt" and his 2001 album "The Blueprint" are both critically acclaimed as some of the greatest of all time.

Jay-Z is keeping the momentum going, adding two major city concerts as part of his 30th anniversary comeback run.

The Grammy-winning rapper and his Roc Nation label announced two additional shows in Los Angeles and Paris in celebration of his debut album "Reasonable Doubt." The European show will take place Thursday, Sept. 10. The West Coast performance is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 23.

The announcement comes nearly a week after the legendary rapper delivered a standout performance in Philadelphia at the Roots Picnic on May 30. The concert marked Jay-Z's first solo headlining performance in years while marking the 30th anniversary of the album. In 2001, The Roots group famously served as Jay-Z's backing band for his "MTV Unplugged" special and for his "Reasonable Doubt" 10th-anniversary concert at Radio City Music Hall in 2006.

During the performance, Jay-Z unleashed his thoughts on apparent spats with a few fellow rappers in a new, fiery freestyle.

The rapper and husband to Beyoncé, who recently changed the styling of his name to Jaÿ-Z to mirror how it appeared on the 1996 album, is also set to put on three major anniversary shows in his hometown of New York City this summer.

On July 10, he will take the stage at Yankee Stadium to celebrate "Reasonable Doubt." This will be followed by a 25th anniversary concert for "The Blueprint" on July 11. A third "EXTRA INNINGS" show was added on July 12 to combine both shows due to high demand.

Released by his label Roc-A-Fella Records in June 1996 and featuring collaborations with the likes of Mary J. Blige, The Notorious B.I.G. and Jaz-O, his debut album has been heralded by some critics as one of the greatest albums of all time.

"The Blueprint," which debuted on Sept. 11, 2001, spent three weeks on the Billboard 200. It is often regarded as one of the best works in the rap genre.

His D'USSÉ cognac brand also joined in on the celebrations, rolling out special-edition packaging, a signature cocktail and nationwide activations.

Tickets for the fall concerts in Los Angeles and Paris will be available beginning June 11 for presales. General sale will begin Friday, June 12, at 10 a.m. local time at livenation.com. 

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