At a Glance
- Beyoncé shocks Atlanta crowd as Jay-Z joins Cowboy Carter tour performance.
- Power couple’s surprise duet boosts Beyoncé’s sold-out U.S. tour momentum.
- Beyoncé and Jay-Z strengthen a billion-dollar brand with live music, real estate, and global influence.
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter electrified Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on July 13, delivering the third of her four sold-out shows on the U.S. leg of the Cowboy Carter tour.
The Grammy-winning superstar surprised fans by bringing her husband and rapper Jay-Z onstage for the first time stateside, following his earlier appearance during her Paris concert.
The couple performed their iconic 2003 hit “Crazy in Love,” sending the crowd into a frenzy.
“Give it up for my man Jay-Z,” Beyoncé announced as Jay-Z stepped up to perform “Public Service Announcement,” igniting cheers from thousands of concertgoers.
Their unexpected collaboration marked Jay-Z’s second appearance on the Cowboy Carter tour and underscored their influence as a power couple in music and business.
Tour highlights and setlist surprises
The Atlanta show also featured Beyoncé’s return to fan favorites from her 2013 album, including “Partition” and “Drunk in Love.”
Before closing their joint performance with an onstage kiss, Beyoncé paid tribute to Jay-Z as “my favorite human in the world.”
The Cowboy Carter tour, which debuted at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium in April 2024, showcases Beyoncé’s versatile artistry—blending country, R&B, and cultural commentary across a sprawling 39-song setlist.
The nine-city tour spans the U.S. and Europe, culminating with a Las Vegas finale scheduled for July 26.
Since the release of her eighth solo album, Cowboy Carter, in March 2024 and launched the Cowboy Carter tour in April, Beyoncé has maintained her status as a top global live act, riding the momentum from her previous Renaissance tour that grossed $579 million worldwide.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z: Titans of music and business
With a record 35 Grammy Awards—including her first Album of the Year trophy earned in February 2025—Beyoncé continues to cement her legacy as the most decorated artist in Grammy history.
In May 2023, she and Jay-Z made headlines with the $200 million purchase of a Malibu estate, the most expensive home ever sold in California.
Beyoncé’s net worth, estimated at $780 million, combined with Jay-Z’s $2.5 billion fortune according to Forbes, places the couple among the world’s most influential power players in entertainment, real estate, and global business.
As the Cowboy Carter tour heats up, Beyoncé’s dominance on stage and in business signals a continued rise in her global empire—one fueled by groundbreaking music, cultural impact, and savvy entrepreneurship.
