Fade to Black is a 2004 documentary film about the career of American rapper Jay-Z. It also features many other famous names in hip hop music. This live concert at Madison Square Garden was meant to be Jay-Z's final performance, as he announced his intentions to retire from the industry. Fade to Black runs through some of the major parts of Jay-Z's Madison Square Garden performance while cutting to Jay-Z and his exploits, as well as insights into the making of The Black Album. Cast The following musicians are credited with an appearance in the film: Jay-Z Mary J. Blige Foxy Brown Diddy Damon Dash Missy Elliott R. Kelly Beyoncé Knowles Usher References External links Fade to Black at the TCM Movie Database Jay-Z November 25, 2003 setlist at Madison Square Garden at setlist.fm, an external wiki 2004 films 2004 documentary films Documentary films about hip hop music and musicians Concert films Paramount Vantage films Jay-Z 2000s English-language films