

JAY-Z: Fade to Black (2004)
The ultimate concert. Now the ultimate movie.
Plot Summary
An intimate look at hip-hop artist Shawn Carter, Jay-Z, revealing the multiple Grammy Award winning artist as never before, from his background and rise to fame to the recording of his last album. The film chronicles the legendary concert of Jay-Z's performance at Madison Square Garden in November 2003. In an unprecedented event, a hip-hop artist sold out an arena in only two hours. Nearly one year later, fans and artists alike still reflect on this monumental musical night. The event was a spectacular culmination of Jay-Z's recording career prior to his self-proclaimed retirement from solo performing. Yet this one night also defined a musical generation, showcasing the evolution and reach of the world's most popular music genre. Guest performers included Jay-Z's closest friends and music industry colleagues: Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, R. Kelly, Foxy Brown, Pharrell, and Questlove and The Illadelphonics along with appearances by hip hop icons Damon Dash.
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Director & Crew
Patrick Paulson
Director
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It has an IMDb rating of 6.4/10 based on 18 votes.
Who directed JAY-Z: Fade to Black?
JAY-Z: Fade to Black was directed by Patrick Paulson and released in 2004.
How long is JAY-Z: Fade to Black?
JAY-Z: Fade to Black has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 2004-11-05
- Status
- Released
















