Linkin Park / Jay-z - Numb / Encore (live 8 2005) «500+ TOP-RATED»

: Jay-Z famously noted that the collaboration got "the brothers rocking out to rock and the rockers nodding with the brothers to rap".

: "Numb / Encore" served as the grand finale of their combined set, marking the first time a song other than "One Step Closer" closed a Linkin Park show. Key Highlights Linkin Park / Jay-Z - Numb / Encore (Live 8 2005)

: Fans often revisit this live version to witness Chester Bennington’s raw vocal power and breath control, which many describe as giving them "goosebumps" years later. : Jay-Z famously noted that the collaboration got

: The event was part of a global string of benefit concerts viewed by an estimated 2 billion people worldwide to raise awareness for poverty in Africa. : The event was part of a global

This performance remains a high-water mark for 2000s music, representing a "lightning in a bottle" moment where rock and hip-hop truly collided.

: The live arrangement featured a special guitar intro specifically for the benefit shows, adding a new layer to the studio version that won a Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in 2006.