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Jay-Z Yankee Stadium Concert Security Breach Caught on Video
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- Jay-Z's third and final concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed by nearly three hours due to a large crowd outside and security challenges admitting ticket holders, with the show starting after midnight.
- Video footage showed fans breaching a turnstile, causing a dangerous bottleneck at the entrance, prompting security and NYPD to intervene to prevent a potential stampede; no injuries were reported.
- Jay-Z apologized to the audience, explaining that doors were closed for safety after about 10,000 people were still outside and someone rushed the door.
- The event marked the culmination of a historic three-night run celebrating the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt and the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint, featuring appearances by Beyoncé, Rihanna, Teyana Taylor, Usher, and Pharrell Williams.
- It remains unclear if similar security breaches occurred at other entrances or if the turnstile incident was isolated.
