A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.

The star-studded affair included appearances by Beyoncé, Blue Ivy Carter, Nas, Alicia Keys and more.

The singer took the stage after midnight and apologized for the delay, saying he was concerned that people might get trampled if he started early.