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An intimate look at hip-hop artist Shawn Carter, Jay-Z, revealing the multiple Grammy Award winning artist as never before, from his background and rise to fame to the recording of his last album. The film chronicles the legendary concert of Jay-Z's performance at Madison Square Garden in November 2003. In an unprecedented event, a hip-hop artist sold out an arena in only two hours. Nearly one year later, fans and artists alike still reflect on this monumental musical night. The event was a spectacular culmination of Jay-Z's recording career prior to his self-proclaimed retirement from solo performing. Yet this one night also defined a musical generation, showcasing the evolution and reach of the world's most popular music genre. Guest performers included Jay-Z's closest friends and music industry colleagues: Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, R. Kelly, Foxy Brown, Pharrell, and Questlove and The Illadelphonics along with appearances by hip hop icons Damon Dash.

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Genres: Documentary, Music

Starring: Jay-Z, Beyonce Knowles, Mary J. Blige

Released: November 5, 2004

Runtime: 109.0

Popularity Rating: 1.187

United States of America

Himself Jay-Z
Herself Beyonce Knowles
Herself Mary J. Blige
Himself Rick Rubin
Himself Sean Combs
Himself Kanye West
Himself Ghostface Killah
Himself Memphis Bleek
Himself Funkmaster Flex
Himself Foxy Brown
Himself Missy Elliott

Directing — Director: Patrick Paulson