Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium Concert Plagued by Hours-Long Delay
Variety • • sports
Key Points:
- Jay-Z’s third concert at Yankee Stadium faced a nearly four-hour delay due to fans rushing the gates, causing the show to start around midnight, much later than the scheduled time.
- The delay was caused by approximately ten thousand fans crowding the entrances, leading stadium officials to close the gates to prevent potential trampling and to conduct security screenings.
- A lockdown of the stadium followed, with fans unable to enter or exit for an extended period, and reports indicated some fans bypassed security checks during the rush.
- Previous nights of the concert series featured high-profile guest appearances, including Beyoncé, Nas, Alicia Keys, Eminem, and Pharrell, celebrating anniversaries of Jay-Z’s albums, but the final night’s open-ended “Extra Innings” theme was overshadowed by the logistical issues.
- Representatives for Jay-Z and the concert promoter Live Nation have not yet commented on the incident, and further coverage and reviews are forthcoming.
