Jay-Z Addresses Delay During Final Yankee Stadium Concert
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- Jay-Z's final night at Yankee Stadium experienced a delay of over three hours due to crowd safety concerns, with around 10,000 people outside causing the show to start after midnight.
- The delay was explained by Jay-Z as necessary to prevent potential trampling and ensure the safety of both fans inside and outside the stadium.
- Despite the late start, the enthusiastic crowd stayed through the show, which ended around 2:45 a.m. with fireworks celebrating the event.
- The "Extra Innings" finale featured special guests including Rihanna, Beyoncé, Teyana Taylor, Usher, and Pharrell Williams, adding to the excitement of the historic three-night hometown stand.
- These concerts mark a significant moment for Jay-Z, celebrating the anniversaries of his albums Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint, with upcoming performances planned in London, Paris, and Los Angeles, alongside a forthcoming HBO docuseries directed by Rick Rubin.
