Kanye West Sets New Attendance Record at AT&T Stadium
The artist surpassed his previous mark from Houston with a second sold-out show in Texas, featuring performances by Kid Cudi and Erykah Badu.
By Alyssa Parker ·
Kanye West has broken his own record for the highest-attended rap concert in history. The new benchmark was set during a performance at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, occurring less than a month after he set the initial record in Houston.
The timeline of these record-breaking events began in October when West’s Houston show established the previous attendance standard for the genre. He immediately followed that milestone with the Arlington date, solidifying his dominance in live ticket sales for rap music.
The Arlington concert featured special guest appearances from Erykah Badu, a native of Texas, and Kid Cudi. Cudi joined West on stage to perform several of their past collaborations, marking a period of improved relations between the two artists after years of tension.
Following the performance, Cudi commented on West’s recent career moves, which include the return of the Yeezy fashion line. Cudi stated, “I’m really proud of my big bro man, very proud, this sh*t is incredible. The store is insane, just to see that, knowing he’s in a new space in his life and him being able to execute and do it like that?”
West’s consecutive attendance records confirm his continued influence in live performance metrics. The two Texas shows represent the highest ticket counts ever recorded for a rap artist on consecutive dates.
