Ye Sets New U.S. Record for Rap Concert Attendance in Houston
The artist drew 74,412 fans to Reliant Stadium on October 31, surpassing his previous record set in Los Angeles.
By Alina Carter ·
Ye sold out Reliant Stadium in Houston on October 31, setting a new record for the most-attended rap concert in United States history. Promoter IKON Presents confirmed that 74,412 fans attended the Halloween show, exceeding the previous record of 74,389 tickets sold per night at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in July.
The three-hour performance featured a mix of classic tracks and recent releases. Ye performed "Father Stretch My Hands" and "Can't Tell Me Nothing" from a large globe structure on stage. He also played "Power," "Bound 2," and "Fade."
Playboi Carti joined Ye on stage to perform "CARNIVAL." The Atlanta rapper remained to perform "Timeless," "Evil Jordan," and "FE!N." Travis Scott attended the show but did not join the performance, despite being in the audience.
Ye invited his 13-year-old daughter, North West, to the stage midway through the set. Dressed in a zombie costume, North performed "Legacy" and "Main Role" alongside her father. The pair also performed with special guest Andre Troutman.
Other notable attendees included Drake and producer Mike Dean. Ye addressed Drake during the performance of "Heartless," saying, "They caught you coming in late, Drake." The 40-year-old rapper watched the set from the audience.
Following the concert, Texas State Representative Ron Reynolds presented Ye with a state proclamation and a Global Icon Award. The proclamation recognized the Chicago native's contributions to music and culture. Reynolds also gave Ye a commemorative Texas flag that had flown over the Texas State Capitol.
Reynolds stated, "This flag was flown over our Capitol in Austin for none other than Kanye West. We’re so honored to have him in H-Town where we’re showing him mad love and respect."
