Jay-Z performed at the V Festival before gearing up for stateside shows. (Jim Dyson/Getty Images)
After a stellar few months, thanks to his introspective album “4:44,” Jay-Z is set to take the stage on “Saturday Night Live” following a seven-year hiatus from the show.
Jay will be the musical guest on the premiere of SNL’s 43rd season Sept. 30, according to a Thursday, Aug. 24, tweet from the program. He last appeared on the long-running sketch-comedy series in 2010, when his performances included an eight-minute melody of his biggest hits. Betty White was the host at the time and this year, actor Ryan Gossling is stepping up for the gig.
Season 43 premieres on September 30 with @RyanGosling and JAY-Z! #SNL pic.twitter.com/a2kdhJGVs0
— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) August 25, 2017
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SNL also will mark the first televised performance for Jay since dropping “4:44.” The rapper recently had a set at the V Festival in the UK on Saturday, Aug. 19, and he’s set to play a series of festivals in September, including his Made In America Festival in Philadelphia. Then, in October, Jay will kick off his 31-date “4:44 Tour.“
