JAY-Z Performs ‘4:44’ Songs for the First Time Live at 2017 Virgin V Festival [WATCH]

With a solo tour set to begin in October, JAY-Z made the return the stage over the weekend as a headlining act at the 2017 Virgin V Festival in London. During his set, Hov performed tracks from his latest album 4:44 for the first time, performing “Smile,” “Bam,” “Moonlight,” “Family Feud” and “The Story of O.J.”

Towards the end of his set, Jay paid tribute to the late Chester Bennington of Linkin Park, performing “Encore/Numb” from their 2004 collaborative EP, Collision Course. Following V Fest, JAY-Z will perform at the Made In America festival and the Meadows Music and Arts festival. After that, Hov will hit the road on Oct. 27 for his “4:44 Tour” and tour through Dec. 21.

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