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Jay‑Z Marks 30th Anniversary of 'Reasonable Doubt' with Pop‑Ups, Digital Archive and Limited‑Edition Sneaker

Jay‑Z is celebrating the 30th anniversary of his debut album *Reasonable Doubt* through a series of high‑profile events. A new digital hub, JayZ30.com, offers rare interviews, behind‑the‑scenes footage and hidden tracks from the three‑decade career. The anniversary push includes two nights at Yankee Stadium, with additional stadium dates announced for Paris and Los Angeles, and pop‑up stores in New York City selling limited‑edition merchandise.

Among the merchandise, Nike unveiled a special all‑white Air Force 1 Low titled “Reasonable Doubt,” featuring Roc‑A‑Fella branding and the umlaut in Jay‑Z’s name. The shoe appears to be a friends‑and‑family exclusive, with no public release date announced.

A subway‑station pop‑up in Brooklyn honoring the album drew criticism from former business partner Dame Dash, who posted a video mocking the event and released a diss track, “Cheap Teeth,” in response to perceived shots at him during a recent Roots Picnic freestyle.

Separately, Roc Nation partnered with the Brooklyn Public Library for “The Book of HOV,” an immersive exhibition that highlighted Jay‑Z’s 25‑year anniversary of *Vol 2… Hard Knock Life* and the 20‑year anniversary of *The Black Album*, showcasing master recordings, photos, stage outfits and early business contracts.