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Award-Winning Actor Explains Onstage Mishap While Filling In for Mary J. Blige at Jay-Z’s NYC Performance

Teyana Taylor reflects on performing with Jay-Z and the gratitude she felt to have such a monumental moment despite the audio issues.

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Jay-Z’s string of performances at Yankee Stadium made for some of the most memorable moments in hip-hop in years. Watching one of the greatest of all time comb through his classic albums and rap without missing a beat was a treat for any rap nerd. Moreover, it also brought out a ton of stars, with old collaborators or newer stars filling in the gaps.

One of those people was Teyana Taylor, slotting in the Mary J. Blige spot on “Can’t Knock The Hustle” during Hov’s grand finale at Yankee Stadium. She certainly had her fair share of audio issues while performing the classic intro from Reasonable Doubt. However, she trudged through the setbacks and showed out accordingly. Now, she’s expressing immense gratitude for the opportunity to........

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