Media reported that Beyoncé was spotted near the stage Friday night in Philadelphia, after the singer was seen standing near the stage during a private preview event for his Roots Picnic appearance.
According to video shared on social media and cited by the outlet, Beyoncé stayed off to the side while Jay-Z performed “U Don’t Know” with his band. The clip showed her quietly moving along to the track, which is about as low-profile as one can be while being Beyoncé next to a stage.
What happened at Jay-Z’s Philadelphia preview?
Jay-Z hosted the private event in Philadelphia on Friday night, one day before his scheduled headlining set at The Roots Picnic Festival on Saturday.
The smaller show was billed as a preview for a limited crowd, giving attendees an early look at some of the staging and performance choices planned for the main event. The Saturday performance is being pegged to a major marker in Jay-Z’s career: 30 years working in hip-hop.
The set is expected to move through his catalogue, covering hits from across several decades. With the anniversary in play, fans have been watching closely for signs of surprise guests, deep cuts, reunions, or other additions. Naturally, the internet has handled this with perfect restraint. Or, more accurately, polls.
