Alicia Keysperformed at the 2024Tony Awardsand was joined byJay-Zto sing Empire State of Mind.
Amid her performance, Keys said, Are we in New York City tonight?
Are we at the Tony Awards tonight?
Jay-Z and Alicia Keys at the 2024 TonysCBS
The singer walked down the stage and said, Had to do something crazy.
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Cameras cut to Jay-Z, who performed his rap outside.
Keys would join him outside of the venue to finish off the performance.
Nicole Scherzinger and Brooke Shields at the Tony AwardsCBS
Stars like Nicole Scherzinger and Brooke Shields were seemingly gleeful when the duo showed up in a big screen.
Watch part of the performance below.
The show is semi-autobiographical and tells the story of Keys childhood in Manhattan during the 1990s.
Maleah Joi Moon plays Ali in the musical.
