Rap-Up.com || Jay-Z Gives Surprise Performance at YouTube Upfront Presentation

YouTube brought out Jay-Z at its Upfront presentation at the Beacon Theatre in New York City on Wednesday. Sporting a blazer and the new Brooklyn Nets fitted cap, Mr. Carter closed out the event with a surprise performance of “Empire State of Mind.” He has his own Life + Times channel on YouTube, which is spending $200 million on its original programming.

The corporate gig also included appearances from Pharrell and Russell Simmons, with additional performances by Flo Rida and hip-hop violinist Miri Ben-Ari.

Video of Hov’s surprise moment made its way to YouTube. Watch below.

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16 Comments

Mr.NYC
May 3rd, 2012 at 6:35 am
The God MC,Jay Hova!

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illerbrown Reply:
May 3rd, 2012 at 2:09 pm
@Mr.NYC, Tell them

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pia
May 3rd, 2012 at 6:46 am
He needs to sit his almost 50 year old self down somewhere. Where is Kanye? he’s a much better rapper and that would have been a BIG surprise

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Smart Guy Reply:
May 3rd, 2012 at 7:32 am
@pia, you’re a dummy

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XO till we overdose Reply:
May 3rd, 2012 at 10:52 am
@pia, I love kanye but it’s clear that kanye would not exist without jay-z
So if you like kanye’s music then you should NEVER disrespect jay.

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HEY RAP-UP Reply:
May 3rd, 2012 at 11:17 am
@pia,

YOUR PATHETIC. I DON’T EVEN LOOK AT JAY AS BEING 40 – HIS GOT LIKE A 35 YEAR OLD VIBE GOING ON!!! F.Y.I. AGE MEANS NOTHING…

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Gotta dn Lo2 Reply:
May 3rd, 2012 at 2:19 pm
@pia, u rush to comment on here Shut the F up U dummy beyotch

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Smart Guy
May 3rd, 2012 at 7:33 am
Jay-Z is one of the best to EVER do it. No dispute! Crazy surprise for them…

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Beestanbitch
May 3rd, 2012 at 8:18 am
The more you bashing someone for doing Wat they do best the bitter u ll b bitch y cnt black mofo support one another

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kg
May 3rd, 2012 at 9:27 am
Why is he dressed like Kanye?

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VIDEO: Jay-Z Performs Empire State Of Mind At Youtube Upfront Presentation
May 3rd, 2012 at 10:58 am
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prof
May 3rd, 2012 at 11:14 am
@pia….u shallow….pray 4 longevity

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Gotta dn Lo2
May 3rd, 2012 at 2:30 pm
go Jay Keep doing thing

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Short-T
May 3rd, 2012 at 6:44 pm
@KG He looks more like Big Sean.

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TheDreamer
May 3rd, 2012 at 10:47 pm
Jay looking good! Love the new Brooklyn Nets gear.

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