Linkin Park / Jay-z - Numb / Encore (live 8 2005) 〈OFFICIAL〉

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

: It was the largest audience Linkin Park ever played for, with estimates ranging from 700,000 to over 1 million people on-site. 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. This performance remains a high-water mark for 2000s

: "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 : "Numb / Encore" served as the grand

: 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.