Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJay-Z (Reuters)Jay-Z's final Yankee Stadium residency show started over three hours late, concluding at nearly 3 am, much to the frustration of waiting fans. The significant delay was attributed to crowd safety concerns, as thousands of people without tickets attempted to storm the venue's gates. Jay-Z addressed the audience, explaining that the show was held back to prevent trampling and ensure the safety of all attendees. Roc Nation confirmed that individuals without tickets breached security at various entrances, leading to gates being closed under the guidance of the NYPD. Despite the late start, the concert featured surprise appearances from high-profile artists including Rihanna, Beyoncé, Usher, and Pharrell Williams, as part of a celebration of Jay-Z's album anniversaries. In fullJay-Z responds to backlash after three-hour delay at Yankee Stadium concertMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Jay-Z explains three-hour delay at Yankee Stadium concert was due to safety issue
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJay-Z (Reuters)Jay-Z's final Yankee Stadium residency show started over three hours late, concluding at nearly 3 am, much to the frustration of waiting fans. The significant delay was attributed to crowd safety concerns, as thousands of people without tickets attempted to storm the venue's gates. Jay-Z addressed the audience, explaining that the show was held back to prevent trampling and ensure the safety of all attendees. Roc Nation confirmed that individuals without tickets breached security at various entrances, leading to gates being closed under the guidance of the NYPD. Despite the late start, the concert featured surprise appearances from high-profile artists including Rihanna, Beyoncé, Usher, and Pharrell Williams, as part of a celebration of Jay-Z's album anniversaries. In fullJay-Z responds to backlash after three-hour delay at Yankee Stadium concertMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
