Posted by | Cyrena Rose
Roc Nation was in the building as Jay-Z & Rihanna headlined BBC Radio 1’s Hackney Weekend 2012 in London! Europe’s free, two-day festival of music at East London’s Hackney Marshes embraced a 50,000-strong crowd.
Day-1 fans poured in as Jay-Z was the headline act on the main stage and played hits Girls, Girls, Girls, Dirt off Your Shoulder and 99 Problems.
Jay-Z was joined onstage by Rihanna for his opening number, Run This Town. He was also joined by M.I.A. & Kanye West (not pictured). Click here to watch Hov & Ye perform N****s In Paris…3 times, while Beyonce‘ goes bananas dancing with the crowd!
Day-2 A frenzy broke out as Rihanna jumped in the crowd after her third song; she was the headliner on the second and final day of the music festival. The Barbadian star performed hits including Umbrella, What’s My Name, Only Girl In The World and We Found Love.
Nicki Minaj was one of the most anticipated performers of the day, performing singles Beez In The Trap, Starships, Moment For Life and Superbass.
Trey Songz performed his set at the 1xtra stage, including his hit Heart Attack…click here to see his performance.
Will.i.am also performed at the 1xtra stage, wearing a helmet with LED displays on his face.
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Azealia Banks performing 212 from her ‘1991’ EP at the 1xtra Arena.
