Jay Z & Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind LIVE

[@andreahoffmann205]

The passion in their voices is just mind blowing.

[@ericthegringo3382]

digga so true

[@BarrosAndrei]

WOMAN BEATER

[@kathleenwol2951]

@@ericthegringo3382 A

[@kellykoske8772]

@@ericthegringo3382 ⁴

[@HonestMan112]

@ok Alecia keys had a throat infection, thats why her voice sounded raspy and raw. It added to the performance if you ask me

[@pritpalsingh3609]

This song makes me homesick for new york. And I ain't even been there once.

[@jesusisking5027]

I visited New York in Feb, it was dirty and depressing. Trust me you’re not missing anything. Australia is better

[@dominus9448]

That’s right... I was living there but I prefer to live in L.A. 👍🏻

[@dominus9448]

Julie Hane Australian females are hot...

[@jesusisking5027]

@@dominus9448 Everyone says that and I don't know why haha

[@dominus9448]

Julie Hane ❤️

[@ourblissfuldreams]

Can you imagine the feeling man , being born in New York , growing up walking the streets, looking up at the buildings ,at the lights, everything !!!! And then flash forward and you are singing a song about your city and you are the center of attention in the entire city that made you . that is love .

[@dan9518]

Alexander Hastings C he’s talking about Jay Z nigga. And he wasn’t born privileged 💀

[@lshahbazyan03]

thia made me cry

[@harperpark8226]

I know that feeling i WAS born there and your right

[@pepijn6888]

Jay is a legend

[@person640]

Harper Park I was born in winnipeg but nobody cares 🙂

[@gondio447]

Imagine singing this song in Times Square...damn what a dream. Beautiful!

[@estebanbastie487]

I went once to Times Square, with this song in my headphones, and yes it was amazing ! What a magic song and city 😍

[@Pt0wN973b0iI]

MRS.Alica grew up in Hell's Kitchen (Time square) area.

[@kinggoldchains3622]

🙏

[@sabrinagomez6261]

GonDio my dream!!!

[@beverleysumner4980]

We did on NYE 2009.Time Square New York singing this.Was best ever

[@WadeHarris]

Everytime Jay Z comes out.....huge smile on my face. Def. a moment.

[@iGoatonPS]

Fun fact: She didn't know he was there. His flights were late

[@rivielsoares5989]

Acredita que sinto o mesmo, é massa de mass quando ele entra no palco e começa a canta. Topzeraaa

[@aqwertzy5341]

How about now?

[@Dmaj089]

​@@aqwertzy5341damn, y'all want Jay to fall and he lifted black folk up.

[@misafliger9260]

@@aqwertzy5341 this didn't aged well

[@AP12820]

This is the vibe I miss. Everyone's just happy, enjoying together. Lots of love no hate. Bring this back please.

[@weisnikolai]

Love you guys😁

[@cheesegizzler14]

I’m afraid you can’t bring back the past my friend, all things must end.

[@trumpgirl440]

Well if these radical left ass bitches would stop being radical because sell out snake in the grass Obama is no longer the pathetic ass worthless president then maybe New York could thrive on this once inspirational song!

[@belleengelbrecht5354]

well, tell all your liberal friends to stop burning this country down!

[@wahlid6129]

@Trump Girl! Stfu😂 You’re in a sub comment section get a life

[@waynechng]

They look and sound like they're having the time of their lives and that makes all the difference!

[@welitondasilvasantos2334]

they have a IT!

[@malcolminthemiddle8777]

Me 2. All the way from Houston Tx

[@rodolfotsang4327]

You are asian

[@nidulamaknidulamak4214]

You HAVE BEEN FOOLED! check out all those artists who seemed like they were having the time of their life, but later turns out they were extremely depressed, contemplated suicide, some even killed themselves... Linkin Park..etc Dont be such a naive fool.

[@Liza33650]

@@nidulamaknidulamak4214 Depression is different for everyone, you can enjoy one day or two sometimes, depends of how deep you're in. And depression is pretty common

[@monicaredmon5955]

Awww her smile was priceless when he walked out and started rapping and she’s beautifully natural on stage I’m glad I came across this video

[@D-info93]

Very true

[@ManuelPerez-ey7fr]

Natural shine

[@thunyananyadadumrong6220]

เพลงนี้ทำให้คิดถึงฝูงชนเยอะๆแบบนี้

[@BadBadskibeejmack]

I’m 13 years old and I’m not like ogling at her like in a weird way she’s a gorgeous beautiful wonderful human being and soul

[@xocoolchickxo]

love your comment. exactly how i felt too :)

[@Mitrell]

If you're here in 2024, you're a legend 🙏

[@WilliamJohnson-ml7ij]

Whenever I feel homesick for nyc I come listen to this song.

[@Славян-е8б]

Я тут бро

[@jackiesmith3684]

I'm here to fricking love this song with Alicia and jay z 2 amazing voices together and what a performance from the both of them love it and I keep going back to it thanks for putting this up they're amazing and the song is a masterpiece xx

[@Mitrell]

​@@WilliamJohnson-ml7ijfor real bro me too. And I'm not even from there lol😅

[@Mitrell]

​@@Славян-е8бyou're a legend

[@Honeygirl28]

The look of pure joy on Alicia's face when Jay comes out makes me so happy that I start tearing up. I love this performance.

[@clarissamathis8249]

I love it too babe

[@rgwak]

She loves what she does. And we love that she loves it.

[@yenice3652]

did she really not know?

[@Ellie-sx2rh]

YES!!!!!

[@laureswann1691]

Honeygirl28 I saw the same their chemistry is too much

[@abcdefg8515]

how lucky those people who enjoyed this live performance

[@tomhurcombe2185]

Shame they were all looking at their phones

[@chawkz]

ABCD EFG they’re living it through their phones.. as if two superstars wouldn’t have professional cameras filming this.. honestly.

[@Notofthisworld-q5s]

Right. In the hometown of NYC

[@scouserdan3]

I missed it by 3 days

[@scuzzlebutt3048]

Where's a plane ✈ when you need one

[@gandako101689]

This song always gives me goose bumps and I'm not even from NY. Heck, I'm not even American. Lol

[@Jam-tr1ny]

Samee

[@kentara_excelsior]

😂

[@jhehermoza3428]

bro😅😅

[@ikigai8997]

Me too!

[@ffuuu2018]

The beat is so iconic

[@Manda_bubs_uk]

Her voice is just so amazing and she makes it look effortless. Best female singer by far.

[@jackobrien2009]

This song is a taste of what it’s gonna feel like when you “ make it “, good luck on your dreams people make that shit happen I know I will.

[@estevao8354]

Bro that was exactly what I was thinking, I just wasn't sure if everybody felt it too. Just thinking about the day I'll be walking down NYC streets listening to this and living the life I always dreamed of makes me realize all the sacrifices are worth it... We'll get it.

[@yaurfeiussystuhncc]

Yall will get there dw just dont give up on your dreams or youll regreti it. Have a good day

[@aprilleerose]

It’s more of a song about making it then just about New York, you’re right!

[@cryptidian3530]

There is no such thing as "making it". It's an unreachable, ethereal point that people want, but will never reach, since it doesn't really exist. You're either alive and doing what you like or not, but there is no point where you think "i made it", since life is always moving forward, there are no stops.

[@estevao8354]

@@cryptidian3530 The thing is that there are forever new goals, but we're talking about reaching our biggest dreams, not ending all life goals lol

[@aprilrizniayu]

i would cry if i was her, singing this song in the middle of NY Times Square, damn! what a life....

[@voicenoteswithbrookewilliams]

same wow

[@neelefuchs3458]

Ikr

[@sarahneeyamuthkhan9687]

You can hear her emotions as she laughed at the beginning We all felt it 😍

[@danielstellwag3081]

that is weak sauce

[@brianlazo3839]

Same here the last time I went to NYC I went to times Square at 5pm and left it at 6 am crying listening to Empire State Of Mind.

[@Woofiss3D]

The way Jay Z hypes her up is literally the best thing ever

[@acslivetarot1658]

Soul Tribe ❤

[@rgwak]

4:33 - Those smiles! 🙂🙃

[@dianaesteves7245]

Oi

[@carolsOliveir]

I'm Brazilian and I remember in 2018 I was watching this video and crying wishing I could be in New York, then in 2019 I was there as an Au Pair where I lived for a year, working, studying, and living with a nice family. I had a lot of good moments and experiences.I got back to Brazil after the exchange ended, and now in 2024 I'm watching this again crying and remembering all the good moments I lived in NY, such a good feeling.

[@pushback0817]

If this song doesn't make you feel like going to New York, I don't know what will.

[@LMiraculous]

I’m plan on moving to New York in December or January I’m a musician so I need to be there

[@user-pk4mt5gr5n]

I don't remember the song name but it was from beastie boys

[@azgardian32odinson]

I was about to book a flight there and then I saw the price and realised I was broke 🙄🙄

[@vernonjc1818]

Exactly bruh...and I'm half the world away...... Indian here

[@eirebhoy132]

Went to New York 3 years ago and as Manhattan came into view this song was playing in my head.

[@bellajuventina]

This song makes me proud of NYC and I’m not even American

[@nicholaslugo8616]

New York Born and raise baby Manhattan

[@cheesburger5866]

Si sei italiana, ma bellajuventina come nome non si può sentire😂

[@francesjadev]

Same 🤣🗽💕

[@emilly1073]

lol same

[@NIGGASAKI123]

@@nicholaslugo8616 same yo Queens represent

[@ahmedabiodunakanbi4206]

The happiness on Alicia's face when Jay-z arrived gives me goosebumps each time I watch this video.....love from Nigeria

[@grantcarro8721]

I played this song once the first time I drove through New York City. It’s a moment I’ll never forget.

[@desirefan1]

After Corona, this Song Need To be played in Front of thousands of People on times square

[@andrewkay3276]

Ti MoTa we’re gonna make it through this and come out stronger

[@kbuencamino3268]

A ramped up version of this. With an entire marching band, fireworks, and a banner dedicated to all the sacrifices.

[@sanalvaro68]

Be strong mates, from Spain, Be hard as metal. This is gonna be very sad, but Im sure you will be win this battle!!!

[@garryxuzuo]

Ti MoTa it’s true

[@Lula0021]

They are syncing the lights of the Empire State to this song every night. You can watch on the Empire State Building official FB page.

[@kashs2515]

The best part of this is seeing how she realizes how big the moment is. What a dream come true. Hope to see something like this again

[@AnChristinee]

So Sad. We won't see such a crowd of people for a long time.

[@jaythomas3224]

Fuq Covid

[@Zottelini]

Covid's dead, at least in Europe

[@DoctorOfLawOrSomething]

One day.... 🤞🏿

[@juvarorwysadhoe1325]

@@Zottelini not true

[@Zottelini]

@@juvarorwysadhoe1325 kept alive by politicians and pharma industry I think

[@onlyasmr_1]

Whos listening in 2024? 🎉

[@sankamanimaldura7026]

I am from kuwait

[@werbettpassos9565]

Me...

[@TheMisteriko74]

So am i

[@ceokijaniafrica]

Iam here ❤

[@Frontlineinvestigation71]

meeeeee

[@Rahma-ch7ns]

One day I will be listening to this song walking along the streets of NYC. Remember this. 23 July 2020

[@elliesuzuki4688]

Same:)

[@Rahma-ch7ns]

K I N G Hey. This was actually a reminder to me you don’t have to feel like you should care💕 have a nice day.

[@nokegita]

amen.

[@jordanabeaulieu2530]

Hi Rahma. You wrote your comment on July 23 and I am the 23th person liking your comment 😉....You will fulfill your dream baby girl!😚

[@Rahma-ch7ns]

Gillian Landry you’re so sweet ❤️

[@momixalot]

Jay Z is such a generous performer on stage. He gives so much to his audidnce and whoever is on the stage with him and he does it with joy. Im inspired.

[@Swagstufff]

Whenever I visit New York, I always have this song on repeat through my headphones. One of my favorite songs ever.

[@yardleydelgadillo7112]

It does If I ever visit New York City hand down always play this song. It has awesome vibe that I even explain

[@Swagstufff]

This song just gives off vibes that feel like New York. It just feels like NY lol.

[@filippavlovic2053]

Same

[@vidyadharjoshi5152]

I even listen it in Boston lol

[@thecitizenjoan]

Most iconic R&B Intro of all time. Alicia’s voice soars higher than the Empire State Building.

[@RichardThe3]

Stay strong New Yorkers and people all around the world. Together we’ll get through these rough times! Lots of love from Sweden to y’all!

[@shawnstabler6988]

Thanks that's what we need to hear you do the same

[@shawnstabler6988]

We're doin our best to keep it moving but it's gonna be a long road were strong we'll get it done

[@laurad4026]

That's right! You can't keep us New Yorkers down; no one is tougher than us. We've been through it all!

[@NYCgirl927]

I’m an RN in NYC and I’m telling you it’s getting better. A horrible 3 months time no one can imagine unless there.

[@acslivetarot1658]

That's soul right ®⚡

[@sandramontenegro2357]

Alicia isn't wearing makeup and she's SOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL! Natural beauty!

[@schawdaya]

She's the best

[@lllllllllllllllII]

You sure?

[@mattdavenport7596]

She definitely is lol

[@some______guy]

That's so impressive. She's really an amazing role model for women, which are kind of lacking for proper role models

[@shwifussy]

WAIT SHE ISNT?!

[@liz3507]

When I hear this song I always think of going for my dreams no matter what they are and accomplishing them.

[@hilaryninny6944]

Feelings mutual this song is beautiful 🤞

[@DStar-jl8tw]

Oh 100 percent Liz I hope all your Dreams come true Love from Australia 🇦🇺 D

[@putereaunuiintrovert]

Me too, and I am so far from USA. An ocean between, lol.

[@miko8832]

The same

[@Daequanbeats]

Same

[@amiteshdas1511]

Whos here in 2024 a timeless classic this makes the american dream

[@rivielsoares5989]

Esse clássico top nos faz transportar do Brasil para Nova York em instante. Bommm de maissss

[@sheareralan1792]

I wish one day I visit new York. Very soon

[@deleted3848]

Shearer Alan you’ll love it

[@bobo42024]

Over rated

[@josephcisek8659]

The best place in the world, you'll know what I mean when you are there

[@justindchaney]

It totally sucks. Unless you’re a millionaire, I wouldn’t even go near that hell hole. The crazy thing is that there’s a beautiful rural state just an hour away in any direction. New York is just the remnants of a world before the internet. There’s literally no reason to live or work there unless you’re a boomer who can’t use a laptop.

[@festivalxd1997]

Justin Chaney facts only I’m in CT, the city is a rat invested liberal city. If ur filthy rich it’s a different time tho, good day trip tho

[@jojoscoot1]

Jay's genuine enjoyment of this moment makes the whole thing! He's the happiest person at that show!

[@Nick_Naim]

Jay has never smiled that much in his life.

[@dakidsbac777]

Alicas face when Jay walks out is priceless, like a kid full of exitement. Energy was CRAZY. I LOVE MY CITY!

[@marialulamy2057]

Lucky you!🙌🙌

[@cfccfc1888]

Maria Lastra Lucena I will be for my 2 time in December for winter stunning city 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@KehindeBabalola-h3v]

This is one of the best live performances I have seen. Alicia and Hov made magic with this song. Pure magic!

[@virgokarthik]

Imagine how much she feels for the city! She wrote a song and not just people from the US, people all around the world are moved from within and nostalgic about a city they have never been to!! That's what makes a great song! Literally Goosebumps!! Respect!🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@chrisehmke1651]

She beat Frank Sinatra, I guess. This is really moving.

[@Vladisaboss123]

True!!

[@JayLowe13]

There is nothing but good vibes coming off of this song. I wish that songs nowadays are made with this much passion and positivity.

[@justinfazzino8657]

James Lowe nope now adays it’s just like the shit made in China .. minus corona virus apparently that shit doesn’t break as easy

[@erickiyoshiphillips2323]

Lol this was like 10 years ago. 70s 80s and 90s even had heart

[@thechampfamily476]

Ahh new york it's really inspiring

[@amathy9690]

a lot of songs "nowadays" are made with passion and positivity if you can't find them you just suck at finding music, it's not that the music isn't being made

[@acslivetarot1658]

Wishes Come True ⚡®

[@uploader06]

Jay Z NEVER uses playback. Always live and raw, even when his voice cracks, i respect him for that.

[@amc7755]

Dipset needs to learn that.

[@adrian121]

Yea I remember he wouldn’t do certain songs when JD brought him out cuz the DJ only had the actually songs

[@rodrigoochoa5485]

@@adrian121 I remember watching that and was mesmerized. Saw Jay live twice now and I always thought about that video. Goat!!

[@matthewcorcoran9307]

THIS SPECIFIC VIDEO gives me GOOD chills every time. I have played this video so many times.

[@siyanda_nino]

Jay and Keys gotta bless us with another classic hit just to heal the world from this pandemic

[@ChelyAmour]

The way she completely fangirls when he comes on stage. How he surprised her because it meant that much for him to be there. Their mutual love for this amazing city that made them, and their love for what they do for the culture in their own lanes. My goodness. The love and soul is exploding out the screen 🥹🥹🥹

[@brenda9410]

Favorite part🌹💃

[@jbsr3d172]

@@brenda9410 Yue're nuts

[@cablevamp3163]

She didn’t expect him to show up to that show

[@jamescooper6679]

Every time I see this my heart just fills up at her absolute joy at seeing him ♥

[@marccomar3966]

This song need to be played again after Covid-19 at the same place. Courage to US from FRANCE

[@hechter80]

USA bought all 😷 in China for France directly from plane. They paid twice in cash. So people in France and Europe fucked up. America first 👍

[@marccomar3966]

@@hechter80 Fuck U and vote Trump

[@marccomar3966]

@João Ragnar that's a stupid answer, like you surely

[@marccomar3966]

@João Ragnar 🖕🖕🖕

[@Vladisaboss123]

Thank you

[@manuelperujo_]

This is what humanity do best: togetherness and art

[@rd5107]

Well, it’s 2021 and I’m back again. Just couldn’t help it.

[@melindaking9270]

Right lol Were get there some day ❤️

[@hazelxtaliahazelxtalia9975]

None of us could

[@andersonlhp8351]

2021 porra

[@kailametcalfe155]

so addictive !

[@СергейФедченко-к1у]

🤘

[@ktaghst3202]

Like a common tourist when I first went to NYC I played this song and legitimately cried...it was the most amazing experience of my life.

[@mauricio-poppe]

same here 🥲

[@salimbelatra]

I Wish I would have this experience soon in my lifetime :')

[@allencollins6031]

​@@salimbelatrago for it.

[@salimbelatra]

@@allencollins6031 amen

[@allencollins6031]

@@salimbelatra where are you from?

[@ionuorah]

Much love for NY and all the other big cities of the world - Toronto (my hood), Tokyo, Paris, Lagos, London, Shanghai, etc.

[@sandracabral8062]

Once covid is gone, they need to do this again on New Year's Eve.

[@lifewithlele9526]

Big ass Ape it’s not

[@thaitandyel4723]

@@lifewithlele9526 yes it is!!!

[@lifewithlele9526]

Thai Tan Dyel it’s not end yourself

[@PlutttØo]

@@thaitandyel4723 It's not

[@bmax5928]

@@lllllllllllllllII wdym lmao..

[@bhupeshdihenia6514]

Their energy is close to matching the energy of the crowd and the City. I wake up to this song in morning to pump me up.

[@11MissingPhoenix]

Hey 11 months later but i wanna know if ur still doing it ♡

[@bhupeshdihenia6514]

@@11MissingPhoenix jammin to this all the time. Such great vibe

[@Tyrone-v2r]

Their energy is way above the crowd's energy and that's why the crowd is going crazy. The chemistry and energy of the two of them, their passion for the city and the soul in the song is untouchable. Alicia's reaction when he comes out is amazing and so genuine.

[@bhupeshdihenia6514]

@@Tyrone-v2r I think Alicia was told that Jay-Z wasn’t going to make it in time but she went on and when he showed up was pure joy.

[@ab_fa54]

The way she expresses her happiness is just the most beautiful thing ❤️

[@leighjacobs6125]

When he walkes in 😭the lil shoulder/head shake 😭😭😭🙌🙌🙌🙌😁😁😁❤️❤️❤️

[@renatasousa5216]

someone in the last days of 2020?????????? this video makes me cry

[@coldboy7]

Br

[@macmac2083]

Me too 😅

[@nicoleyao4130]

I feel you

[@martinadone2929]

this song makes me cry every time, my biggest dream is to go visit New York.

[@maaaaaaaaaaaaaarc]

yep

[@Pamutwin]

Alicias face when Jay Z turns up on stage is so attractive. Not many adults can express such unadulterated joy!

[@justice4896]

Right, her joy & excitement is beautiful 😄😄😄

[@wilvictor]

Fin fact she didn't know he was coming

[@BrunoNeureiter]

She need to grow up? Right? Ha! Where my adults at

[@deecee.01]

I think this was a surprise appearance of J...that's why Alicia was shookt! haha! Impromptu for real artist is real!!

[@dianssoewardi5823]

One of my life dreams is to listen to this song while walking down Times Square

[@jmw-ig1bp]

Time Square is hell on earth

[@anoopg95]

@jmw2323 is it not like how they show it in the movies ? 🙁

[@kennethbossio2489]

Times Square is awesome you donkey

[@simpysompywomb5470]

@@jmw-ig1bp times square is great, its okay to like popular things lmao

[@markc312]

@@jmw-ig1bp, Okay there you KZbin BOT. Where’s the KZbin administrator’s when you need them b/c this Un-American Troll needs to be Deactivated.

[@matteobonan354]

I'm Italian and I cry everytime I hear this live

[@awesomesauce361]

I feel like no song hits with nostalgia harder for people in their late teens and early 20s

[@shilpamaddikunta5552]

Alec Jimenez you’re completely right. I never even noticed that 😂😂

[@fletcher9328]

Your so dam right, I'm not from New York either but I love this song.

[@catiehamilton8194]

Yup! And I was born and raised in NYC. This song is our anthem

[@Jaymzi]

Big true

[@Abi-bj9bx]

All teens for sure. 2000s was the best decade I've ever lived in.

[@anewjerusalem3860]

It's the way she laughs and the pure joy on her face for me🙏

[@vredxiii5551]

It’s because he was late and made just in time like literally. Can feel her happiness

[@dochollidaysraidersintel6466]

They're both fans of each other and that's dope.

[@masterproductions3694]

Wow! These people don't realize how lucky they were to have witnessed this song live in the heart of NYC. This gave me goosebumps!

[@claudevzomeren6476]

And they are all on their phones 🤡😔

[@niallok]

Respect from Dublin. Two great artists.

[@SHABZ6750]

its 2024 ,and this still remains the best live ever!

[@cfcastro1327]

Alicia is a true beauty. Flawless! No make up, powerful voice and authentic ... on top of everything she cares about others. What a human being!

[@olufemitoosh]

I agree a thousand percent! ✌️❤️

[@erinkay7026]

Her book is fabulous too. I listened to it and it made me love her more

[@jethroclimacosa1803]

Kangkong kangkong...

[@villanuevalurkematthewp.7370]

@@jethroclimacosa1803 greenwich tomato

[@bonibon6669]

@@Andy-bh8hw 🧢

[@804186443]

This makes you sad when your city doesn't have an anthem like this

[@joshuawood362]

no, it means your city is not a shithole, like this one

[@cam4654]

California Love

[@gustavoramalho9454]

@@joshuawood362 I think we are talking about different places, NYC is just amazing, u feel like at the top of the world!

[@sw0nder974]

Joshua Wood imagine being jealous of living in ny

[@noahharmelink]

Ny is just a complete shit hole unless ur rich ofc

[@Sheldsss]

Listening from Times Square after a phenomenal broadway show with my wife ♥️ what a city ♥️ NYC has my heart

[@gouravguptaofficial316]

Watched this video more than 100 times but I still get goosebumps when Jay-Z pops up.. Thank you for the amazing performance! ❤️

[@kiwin.4896]

Cannot WAIT to party like this again. Till then: Volume to the max, eyes closed, day dream on! 😊

[@atharvabet1637]

One of the most iconic live performance by Jay-Z! Undoubtedly a living legend..

[@barbarascott3350]

I don’t even like him…loved the performance …so guess I’m a fan …maybe it’s his wife I hate

[@kellypark3653]

@@barbarascott3350 beyonce 💔

[@evelyntaylor4470]

Artists will always have haters, that comes with the territory. Some just don't like a particular artist music, style. I'm it no skin off their back. I have become a big Jay-Z and Beyoncé fan recently. Watching their OTR OTRII duets. They are great duets.💯🔥

[@jerimiller5651]

@@barbarascott3350 I don't like him either. Singing is therapeutic for his st-st-stuttering.

[@juniorjunior4087]

A rapper aint and never will be a living legend

[@heidiort2438]

Two of the great ones together 🎉❤🎉

[@TacoStacks]

this song still gets me hype

[@jairuspaulog.lirios4187]

Me too

[@tyrgould]

Same

[@thedetvetdu]

SAME

[@louperalta15]

Same

[@shimaelshrief8457]

Same taste of music 🎵❤️

[@marilynjane]

*its so good to feel her happiness!*

[@lungimasiza9987]

Marilyn Jane OMG YES 😭😭♥️

[@emmanuelsituma9501]

Looking cute you too

[@beli283]

Nerds haveing nutela hot fun yeajhhh

[@geraldoleon6816]

amo esta canción más si es con Jay z

[@walker3050]

Bitch, it's so good, they named it twice.

[@brunoklintman3593]

If they won’t play this song on my funeral, I won’t come.

[@Drumyrish]

Dope

[@klstadt]

hehe can I borrow this.

[@brunoklintman3593]

Kate sure only if u like

[@83Mosh]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂you crazy

[@colewrld9605]

DOPE

[@ohoje]

These exceptional people left a mark here for future generations. The amazing feeling they gave us listeners.🙌🎺🎶🎵

[@rewatmb]

No matter - how many times you listen to this - its an always refreshing experience!

[@barbarascott3350]

The best!!! It’s a sure thing if you want to be moved

[@debbietanner7613]

I love NY she represents

[@debbietanner7613]

So does the man JAY Z

[@helkawypych9515]

Odlottttt😋😄😁😄👍

[@Kyss501]

I remember he was said to miss the flight to get to this performance. So she intended to perform it solo with his voice in the background. Her and the bands reaction when he came on stage was a genuine one ❤️

[@simpysompywomb5470]

did he lie about it to surprise her or was he actually meant to miss his flight?

[@HittokiriBattousai17]

@@simpysompywomb5470 it was a last minute thing, only the band knew.

[@TheducksOrg]

he flies scheduled? I figured he'd have a private plane.. :)

[@robertdavis1217]

Kyss501: Jay has his own plane, him and his wife never flies commercial.

[@theaxelcam9585]

Oh

[@m9katchm9]

Alicia Keys is absolutely beautiful!!

[@inesaraujo4553]

YES

[@donpikapdepon2730]

No. She's gorgeous.

[@cherielollamina7650]

Damn hell yes

[@agnesf2659]

I bought her first album when I went to junior high. She looks the same after all the years.

[@SA-xu7wd]

She's gorgeous

[@cheryl7943]

The positive energy in this performance is magical, one of my favs forever!!💖💫

[@nidakilic9003]

Sometimes, I just want to cry when I see something such beautiful as this performance.

[@zander7968]

Yesssss I'm totally with you.. I've already cried listening to Desert Rose by Sting and now to this masterpiece

[@nidakilic9003]

@@zander7968 you should listen the live performance of "Je suis malade" from Lara Fabian, it gets me everytime haha

[@cjhodges2933]

Literally just cried 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@kbanghart]

@chris falkenberg wait what

[@nidakilic9003]

@@kbanghart still trying to understand hahah

[@bartomiejberbec6606]

Damn...the way Hova entered the beat was just wild...absolutely epic performance. What's great is he never slowed down, he was actually giving more and more energy with every second of the second and third verse. Legendary performance

[@leonieobadia5883]

So beautiful to see everyone together. No fight no racism. Just happiness

[@johannesmalefetsanemakgeth5547]

Wish we could experience this everyday

[@Me-tg6ox]

Damn leonie, are you French? I like ur name no lie

[@michaelkappel56]

Goosebumps straigt outta Germany, even 7 years later ... 1:51 what a great feeling !!! 🥰

[@amnyusic]

Same here.

[@michaelkappel56]

@amnyusic Cheers 🥂 😉

[@mattfahringer148]

As a native New Yorker I literally breakdown in tears when I hear this song

[@catherinerodriguez7044]

Here in philippines... Always watching...

[@LupusAdNoctem]

Okaaay, relax guy...

[@josephleonard6695]

not from New York but this song just makes you feel grand and big and proud for the single greatest city in the world

[@JeallyL]

I am not from New York, and I am tearing up right now! such a beautiful city!

[@brianlazo3839]

Not from there and that song make me feel the same, NYC is the love of my life.

[@peternyen5207]

who is listening this lovely song in April 2021

[@victoriawhyte5379]

Yes!!!!! There is a positive vibe in the air now. Had a shirty day at work and vodka and smoke and many tears and then.....THIS

[@andreandrade9862]

I am ...from Brazil

[@melmendoza5998]

Eyyyy same vibe

[@mattkilpatrick4667]

Jammin on the panhandle

[@carloshidalgoo]

Peter Nyen yes

[@littlecypriotbarbie8671]

One day I will be walking down the streets of New York living my best life finally being happy and living my dream. God bless everyones dreams.

[@niekrytyfejs]

I've the same dream, God bless Your dream too!

[@manosch5226]

That's the dream...

[@everettcoleman2335]

That’s my dream too, hope to see you there!

[@Adafelinska]

I hope your dreams will come true 💓😍🥰

[@zain6008]

@@eushandageorge2554 stop replying this everywhere smh

[@eja7180]

I love how he surprised her! This is one of my fave vids of them:) killed it❤

[@labedbellasher4644]

Respect for artists who don’t sing with auto tune

[@MoAlfaraj]

Or lip synching

[@sandrinoes]

She doesn't need autotune

[@oleksandrgergardt8371]

I'm exercising.

[@NeexT0P]

She is the autotune

[@fuaddanial2029]

Sad that you think autotune is meant for bad singers. Go search T-Pain singing live and tell me you dont respect him afterwards..

[@mu9284]

If New York had a local anthem , this song would be that.

[@CayenneTurboDriver]

It already is 😎

[@luisinhomff]

Frank Sinatra enters the room ...

[@SomethingLame]

As a New Yorker, yeah, this and Sinatra.

[@myfavoritepointguard446]

This song makes you feel home sick in a place you've never been.

[@zhanybeknurgaziev4627]

God damn you're right.

[@ms.gracefullybroken8724]

Capt. Rob Atkinson you ain’t lying..I don’t know a street in New York but I still wanna get back over there..and ain’t ever been b4🤣what the world wrong with us

[@Al-Gore-ithm]

Her smile, her voice, her soul... Absolutely beautiful in every possibly way.

[@nikhilvarghese5365]

4:33 Jay-Z realizes Alicia was having a sore throat and cheers her on to go for it until the end. Surreal performance!

[@aadrianamoraless]

This song makes me weirdly emotional and I don’t know why. Anyone else?

[@nadirabasir3175]

Yes gurll it makes my heart weirdly ache

[@aadrianamoraless]

Nadira Basir exactly!

[@jocekay]

i wonder why that is. i feel the exact same.

[@NomusaMagical]

💖 Emotional tears ... Strange because I live in Midwest with no NYC connections🤷🏿‍♀️. It looked so organic and authentic. What a great time 🔥 .. for me .. to be BLACKETY-BLACK! 👩🏾👏🏾👊🏾🙏🏾

[@bigteth6584]

Hell yeah.

[@jf8664]

The world how it was before this awful virus. People in huge crowds enjoying life not worried about social distancing and wearing masks. Ughhh. I miss it so much

[@joemv5477]

It's going to end soon broo!

[@whatever9042]

It’s our own fault. We let the government do whatever they wanted because we are sheep

[@alanjaguar5667]

@@joemv5477 it's not going to end soon bro, not even with the vaccine ready. The virus is now mutating and that means more problems.

[@joemv5477]

@@alanjaguar5667 I will broo... we all know this is a big conspiracy, I'm not saying that the disease is not real, but it's not what we are led to believe.

[@jakehirsch2818]

@@joemv5477 it’s almost over guys let’s push thru

[@danielwood2983]

One of the best Live performances ever. And I mean ever. So pure.

[@TheAcenightcreeper]

She’s so goddamn beautiful, no makeup on...

[@elpatator]

Michael I’m pretty sure she does have makeup on lol She’s still beautiful though.

[@TheAcenightcreeper]

Richard Li 100x more beautiful than Rihanna...hands down...

[@elpatator]

Why compare ? They’re both very beautiful women. No comparison is needed.

[@shafo4384]

@@nd7231 Half black, half white.

[@eddamarie]

@@TheAcenightcreeper please stop praising someones beauty by denying someone elses. That's not what compliments are about.

[@andilegxelesha-maqashu7348]

This makes me wanna be a genuine spirit, open to love and always believing in my dreams. Thank you king and queen of NY, thank you to the producers and musicians, this is a masterpiece. May we all achieve our dreams

[@silkee777]

When Jay says “Sing Girl, Sing!” at 4:35 mark Alicia’s reaction is the best! What an amazing performance!

[@bujo1104]

a Phantom of the Opera kinda vibe

[@第六排的老弟]

@@bujo1104 sb ur China bat vibe

[@davidrico3545]

My fav part

[@bujo1104]

@@第六排的老弟 I'm not from China bro

[@jaysonlauzon6917]

Not only that.she didnt think Jay was coming..but if you notice at 18 seconds into the video..you can hear Jayz z do a Mic check..amd he says NEWYORK. Alicia hears that,then her face lights up, she smiles and laughs..as if to say,,ohh its on now 😃

[@BrandonOtieno-r6j]

2024 represented here. This song will never not stop moving me.

[@jameswilliams6049]

Her laugh at 0:23 gives me goosebumps and I love the look on her and the bands faces when he comes out 1:58... it's a priceless moment. Jay is a legend! Four years and counting and this performance is still epic!!!

[@mikaelagomez3430]

Everyone thought he couldn’t make it because his flight got delayed. He got there just in time to sing his part😍😍😍😍

[@00ElBarto]

4:35 always gets me

[@marcusacp]

Her smile is só Nice. I tremble. Hapiness exists. Omg. Alice gives a lesson of hapiness

[@thatoei8799]

Me too

[@birdashley367]

It’s like she doesn’t even know he’s coming out, she loves it all with him goosebumps

[@chris-cole]

Cant stop watching this! To the girl front of crowd in the glasses..... I love you!!! You're living the moment, living a dream. While all around are watching through their cell phones, recording, YOU'RE right there. In the moment. That is a beautiful sight! ❤

[@chris-cole]

@@B-wj7pr that'll be a NO 👍

[@gamerdeluxe7409]

My thoughts exactly. Happy you don't let Brian R. shut you up!

[@peaceseleke9851]

Am looking at 1:35 bottom left Queen like 😍😍😍

[@jacksparrow877]

@@peaceseleke9851 You not alone on that bruv!

[@xbrus1132]

a rare pokemon

[@arshaduvais4168]

This song is timeless and still remains as a classic. The way they both reciting the crowd really gave me goosebumps and Alicia Keys is so damn beautiful. JayZ killed his verse as usual.

[@mjrage64]

New York is not only the number 1 city, but also artists like Alicia. Greetings from Switzerland mjrage 😘🤭