Rock the Bells New York: Gigwise Photo Review Featuring Jay-Z, Nas

US rapper Nas was joined by Jay-Z and a host of other hip-hop stars at the Rock the Bells festival on Sunday (August 3rd).

The event at Jones Beach on Long Island, New York also featured surprise appearances from Busta Rhymes, Pharoahe Monch and EMPD.

Jay-Z, who recently ended his European tour with a host of dates in the UK, received a huge ovation when he joined Nas on the tracks 'Black Republican' and 'Success', which features on Jay-Z's 2007 album 'American Gangster.

Meanwhile, Rhymes joined headliners A Tribe Called Quest on a rendition of 'Scenario', before performing his own short set which included 'Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See'.

You can see a selection highlights from the festival, which will call in California on Saturday (August 9th), on Gigwise below.

Alternatively, CLICK HERE for extensive pictures from the Long Island event.