Rihanna was seen in New York City on Sunday en route to Jay-Z's concert at Yankee Stadium, wearing a Roc-A-Fella jersey. The sighting comes amid ongoing rumors that she might perform during the rapper's sold-out three-night engagement.
The singer, who is signed to Jay-Z's Roc Nation, paired the black oversized jersey with baggy track pants and flip-flops. Her hair was styled in a slicked-back bun, and she accessorized with large sunglasses and silver jewelry.
Jay-Z's final show on Sunday, dubbed 'Extra Innings,' is part of a career-spanning setlist celebrating the 30th anniversary of his debut album, Reasonable Doubt. The previous nights of the residency marked anniversaries for his albums The Blueprint and The Blueprint 3.
Guest performers on the preceding nights included Beyoncé, their daughter Blue Ivy Carter, Pharrell Williams, Nas, Eminem, Alicia Keys, and Slick Rick. Rihanna did not make a surprise appearance during Saturday night's show, despite speculation that she might join Jay-Z to perform "Run This Town," a track that also features Kanye West.
Rihanna and Jay-Z have a long history of collaboration, with three hit songs to their name: "Umbrella" (2007), "Run This Town" (2009), and "Talk That Talk" (2010). Their 2007 collaboration on "Umbrella" earned them a Grammy Award, as did "Run This Town" in 2010.
The two artists' professional relationship began in 2005 when a then 17-year-old Rihanna auditioned for Def Jam Records, where Jay-Z had recently been appointed president and CEO. She recalled the audition, stating that Jay-Z told her, "We don't sign songs here. We sign artists." He reportedly kept her in the office until 3 a.m. to ensure she signed with his label.
