Overview
- Organizers reported that hundreds of people without tickets pushed through lines and in some cases passed security checkpoints, prompting a full closure of entrances for a prolonged period.
- Live Nation said gates were reopened progressively for safety, and the security response caused a multi-hour delay to the final night of the three-show residency.
- Jay‑Z did not take the stage until around 12:15 a.m., performing to more than 40,000 people after briefly addressing the crowd about the wait.
- Many ticket-holders waited for hours to enter and some posted on social media that they never gained access, highlighting failures in entry management and queuing procedures.
- The residency included high-profile guests and will continue in Europe with reported dates such as a September 10 show at Stade de France, and the incident is likely to prompt closer review of stadium security and access plans.