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Jay-Z to play Rock am Ring 2010

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Update: This post looks back to the 2010 announcement and performance. Jay-Z’s appearance was a headline moment for Rock am Ring/Rock im Park, showing how hip-hop could electrify a rock-led bill. Below we’ve added video, quick facts, the verified setlist, and links to the full 2010 line-up and our review.

Quick facts

  • Festival: Rock am Ring / Rock im Park
  • Edition: 25th anniversary (Ring) · 15th anniversary (Park)
  • Dates: 3–6 June 2010 (Corpus Christi weekend)
  • Notable peers: Rammstein, Muse, Kiss, Slayer, Them Crooked Vultures

2010 timeline

  • 3 June 2010 – Opening day (Corpus Christi)
  • 4–5 June 2010 – Main headline shows across Ring & Park
  • 6 June 2010 – Closing day

Line-up snapshot

  • Headliners: Rammstein · Muse · Kiss
  • Special guests: Jay-Z · Them Crooked Vultures
  • Also: Slayer · 30 Seconds to Mars · The Hives · Wolfmother · more

Original 2010 announcement

Jay-Z performing
Jay-Z at Coachella, April 2010 (photo: Chicks with Guns Magazine)

Hip-hop royalty at the Nürburgring: Jay-Z joined the 2010 line-up alongside rock heavyweights, bringing a landmark crossover set to Ring & Park. Rock am Ring 2010 marked the 25th anniversary at the Nürburgring and 15 years of Rock im Park.

Ticket demand: 85,000 Ring tickets were expected to sell out within 14 days; Park absorbed excess demand.

Full original text is archived below — open “Read the full original announcement”.

📜 Read the full original announcement (2010)

The line-up for this milestone edition is nothing short of spectacular, overshadowing all existing open-air events. The anticipation is palpable as fans eagerly await performances from the biggest names in the music industry, ensuring an exceptional evening that transcends historical dimensions.

With previously confirmed headliners Rammstein, Kiss, and Muse, the festival has now added another powerhouse to its roster: the rock supergroup Them Crooked Vultures, featuring Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), Josh Homme (Queens Of The Stone Age), and John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin). This addition brings an extra layer of musical prowess to an already stellar line-up.

The superstar of U.S. rap and hip-hop, Jay-Z, is set to grace the Rock am Ring stage, ready to showcase why he is considered one of the most gifted music makers of his time. The announcement of the return of 30 Seconds To Mars, along with appearances by The Hives and Wolfmother, adds a diverse and exciting dimension to the festival. Metal veterans Slayer are also set to unleash their sonic onslaught, promising an unforgettable experience for metal enthusiasts.

As the festival inches closer, excitement builds with each new revelation. German indie-rock legends, Plumb, are set to join the celebration, adding their unique flair to the festivities. While 30 bands have been confirmed, organisers hint at many more additions to come before the festival kicks off in June.

Watch: Jay-Z live at Rock am Ring 2010

If the full set isn’t available, embed a highlight clip or official festival footage.

Full Setlist – Jay-Z at Rock am Ring 2010

#SongNotes
1Run This Town
2Diamond Is Forever
3On to the Next One
4D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)
5Doors / Takeover
699 ProblemsContains elements of “Points of Authority / 99 Problems / One Step Closer” (Jay-Z & Linkin Park)
7Is That Yo Bitch
8Can I Get A…
9Mundian to Bach Ke (Beware of the Boys)Panjabi MC cover
10I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
11Public Service Announcement
12Heart of the City (Ain’t No Love)Rapped to “Sunday Bloody Sunday” (U2)
13Empire State of Mind (with Bridget Kelly)
14A DreamRapped to “Dream On” (Aerosmith)
15Dirt Off Your Shoulder
16Hovi Baby
17Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator ’99)
18Swagga Like Us / Jockin’ Jay-Z
19Thank You
20Big Pimpin’
21Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)
22Numb / EncoreJay-Z & Linkin Park cover

📋 Source: setlist.fm – Nürburgring, Germany · 4 June 2010 · Rock am Ring.

“The Rock met the Roc.” — contemporary coverage of Jay-Z’s Ring set, 2010.

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