Social Media Reacts to Jay-Z’s Performance at Tom Brady’s Patriots Hall of Fame Induction

On Wednesday, Jay-Z returned to the stage with a rare performance at Tom Brady‘s induction into the New England Patriots’ Hall of Fame. During the event, the rap legend surprised attendees with a performance of his 2003 hit “Public Service Announcement,” which Brady famously used as his walkout song during his time with the Patriots. Brady, who played for the NFL team from 2000 to 2020 and secured six Super Bowl titles, received a warm welcome in New England, which affirmed his legendary status within the region.

“Foxborough, make some noise! Put one hand in the air for the G.O.A.T., Mr. Tom Brady, tonight,” he said to the crowd.

Jay-Z Opens Tom Brady’s Patriots Hall of Fame Ceremony pic.twitter.com/09veplDg4D

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This moment was exceptionally memorable, seeing as, for years, Brady would make his appearance on the field as the song was blasted from the Gillette Stadium speakers. The lyrics, “allow me to reintroduce myself,” would set the tone for the evening as Brady sprinted out towards the opposite end zone, where he would pump his fist in the air and yell out, “Let’s Go!”

Since the moment was rare, it quickly blew up on social media. Some people criticized the Roc Nation mogul for taking the stage, while others praised him for still being able to put on a show and rock the crowd. See what they had to say below:

Jay didn't perform at any Hip Hop 50 concerts last year where the fans would've known every word to his songs, but he makes time to get ignored by rich folks smh. https://t.co/IAdJjplBl8

— Ruben || Check the Rhyme (@checktherhyme1_) June 13, 2024

Jay-Z is such a loser for doing this 😂 https://t.co/OIupRsFiOm

— Juan Carlos (@MexiFries10) June 13, 2024

Jay-Z IS a rich folk. That’s his people. https://t.co/ztpWrmc3CT

— Meeeshy Peeeshy (@MeesheyPeeshey) June 13, 2024

ok but Tom Brady walkin out to Jay-Z LIVE performing … and actually recitin the lyrics at his Hall of Fame Ceremony. yeah, GOATS gon give it up for GOATS every time.

love me some TB12.

— 🦋 (@autonomuz) June 13, 2024

I didn’t like Tom Brady for obvious reasons but Jay-Z performing live in his HOF ceremony was 🔥🔥 I know Robert Kraft gave Hov the bag to get out the crib 🤣

— Miguel 🇵🇷 (@MiguelNYC_) June 13, 2024

Jay-Z quick to perform for all them white people during Tom Brady’s HOF introduction but be absent for Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary which made him, smh. Tap dance for them crackers.

— Tez (@CBellLife) June 13, 2024

Fuck what niggas sayin that Jay-Z x Tom Brady collab is epic lmao

— The Coach 💫 (@TheSpectKC) June 13, 2024

Damn only Tom Brady can take Jay-Z out of retirement to have him perform at his hall of fame ceremony 🔥

— LA PATRONA. (@torreskaii_) June 13, 2024

Tom Brady really wanted BEYONCE but settled for JAY-Z. pic.twitter.com/BRoUB4yTCZ

— MR TEA SPILLER (@MSpiller46821) June 13, 2024

Tom Brady rapping Jay-Z Public Service Announcement, & Hov performing live while Tom Brady gets inducted into the hall of fame is some goated shit

— Hoe.But make it fashion. (@Tay_Lenay) June 13, 2024