Hundreds of eager fans with tickets awaited entry outside Yankee Stadium in New York on Sunday night. Jay-Z’s concert experienced significant delays as the crowd stood outside for hours.
The rapper finally appeared on stage past midnight. He offered an apology to the fans, attributing the delay to crowd safety issues. The stadium doors remained closed after several people attempted to force their way in, seeking entry without tickets.
Jay-Z addressed the incident, explaining the situation to the audience. According to social media footage, he mentioned, “There’s 10,000 people outside. I don’t want to start the music and people get trampled.”
Roc Nation, the Yankees, and Live Nation released a statement regarding the event. They reported that large groups, without tickets, rushed various stadium entrances, breaching security in some instances.
As a result, gates at all entrances of the Stadium were closed for an extended period of time,the statement read.With the thoughtful guidance of the NYPD, gates were reopened cautiously and carefully to ensure the safety of those inside and outside.
For further insights into the incident, the New York Police Department referred to the joint statement from the involved organizations. Authorities prioritized safety measures, balancing security concerns with fans’ anticipation for the show.