With Fanatics Fest NYC launching on Friday (Aug. 16), the digital sports platform has teamed up with Apple Music for a playlist to provide the soundtrack for fans attending the inaugural festival throughout the weekend.
The versatile playlist boasts 50 tracks in total with contributions from Jay-Z, Travis Scott, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Usher, Eminem, 50 Cent, DJ Khaled, Tyla, Megan Thee Stallion, Shaboozey, Future and more.
There’s quite the mix of eras shown throughout with Michael Jackson and The Notorious B.I.G. making appearances as well as new school artists like Jordan Adetunji and Central Cee.
Tickets to the immersive sports-centric event — think Comic Con but for sports — are still available with fans having the opportunity to interact with some of their athletic heroes all weekend (Aug. 16-18) at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
There’s plenty of star power slated to be in the building with Jay-Z, Travis Scott, Quavo, Lil Wayne and more representing for hip-hop. On the athletic side of things, fans will have the chance to see Carmelo Anthony, Derek Jeter, Jalen Brunson, Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, Tom Brady, Cody Rhodes and more.
Jay-Z’s legendary 40/40 nightclub has also been reimagined as a pop-up activation for VIP guests attending Fanatics Fest NYC. 40/40’s curating the ambiance that the shuttered nightclub once held, with autographed jerseys and memorabilia showcased throughout the venue.
The 40/40 Club’s Flatiron location closed its doors in August 2023, but Jay and his team plan to reopen in a new NYC location come 2025.
Stream the playlist on Apple Music.
FFNYC X Apple Playlist Story