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Beyoncé Concludes Cowboy Carter Tour as First Black Artist With Two Tours Over $400 Million

The tour’s finale cemented her record-breaking achievement, prompting calls to redress Blue Ivy Carter’s past online harassment.

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Overview

  • The 32-date run ended on July 26 in Las Vegas after grossing $407.6 million and selling 1.6 million tickets worldwide, making it the highest-grossing country tour ever.
  • With this milestone, Beyoncé joins Coldplay, Ed Sheeran and The Rolling Stones as the only artists to top $400 million on two separate tours.
  • She is the first Black artist and the only woman to achieve two tours each exceeding $400 million in gross revenue.
  • Thirteen-year-old Blue Ivy Carter delivered nightly full-scale dance performances that earned roaring standing ovations at the finale.
  • The tour’s conclusion prompted public calls for acknowledgment and apology for the online harassment Blue Ivy faced during her childhood.