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Alicia Keys to perform 'Empire State of Mind' at Knicks event

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Alicia Keys to perform 'Empire State of Mind' at Knicks event
Summary

James Dolan has announced that Alicia Keys will perform her hit song 'Empire State of Mind' at an upcoming New York Knicks event this Thursday. The announcement comes amid anticipation for the festivities, although it remains unclear if rapper Jay-Z will join her on stage. Key moments in the Knicks' season are expected to accompany the performance, generating additional excitement around the franchise's activities.

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  • •Alicia Keys will perform on June 19 during Knicks event
  • •No confirmation yet if Jay-Z will join her
  • •James Dolan made the announcement
  • •The performance is part of a series of team festivities
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  • 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Alicia Keys to perform 'Empire State of Mind' at New York Knicks championship parade
  • 7:39 PMESPN — Alicia Keys to perform 'Empire State of Mind' at N...
What they're saying
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Since the Empire State is in celebration mode following the New York Knicks' championship, who better to perform at the parade than Alicia Keys? The singer has been tapped to take the stage at City Hall, where she will perform her song "Empire State of Mind" on Thursday.

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James Dolan announced Keys would be performing during Thursday's festivities -- with no indication yet on whether or not Jay-Z will join her.

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