Jay-Z Concert at Yankee Stadium Delayed Over Four Hours After Security Breach

Jay-Z's concert at Yankee Stadium in New York began after midnight Sunday after a reported security breach prompted a lockdown that lasted several hours. m. m. According to local news outlet ABC7 Eyewitness News, citing an unnamed police source, a large group allegedly breached security and pushed through checkpoints, leading authorities to restrict entry and exit.

Jay-Z addressed the crowd once the show started, stating there were approximately 10,000 people outside when the doors were closed. He said he did not want to begin the performance until everyone had entered to prevent a stampede. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jay-Z said: "They closed the door for you guys' safety and everyone's safety outside.

There's 10,000 people outside; I don't want to start the music and people get trampled. I'm really sorry for the inconvenience, but I had to make sure everyone was OK.

The final night featured guest appearances by Beyoncé, Rihanna, Usher, Teyana Taylor, Jermaine Dupri, Pharrell Williams, Fat Joe, Jeezy, Pusha T, and Jadakiss. Forbes estimates Jay-Z's net worth at $2.8 billion as of Monday morning, making him the richest musician in the world ahead of Taylor Swift at an estimated $2 billion.