Ye Shatters His Own U.S. Rap Record With 74,412 Fans in Houston

Ye broke his own record for the most-attended rap concert in the United States on October 31.

The artist sold 74,412 tickets for the Halloween show at Reliant Stadium in Houston. That total surpassed the 74,389 tickets sold each night during his two-day run at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles last July. Promoters from IKON Presents confirmed the new figure in a press release following the performance.

The three-hour set featured a mix of Ye’s catalog and guest appearances. He performed tracks such as "Father Stretch My Hands" and "Can't Tell Me Nothing" from a massive globe structure. Later, he invited Playboi Carti on stage to perform "CARNIVAL." Carti remained on stage to play "Timeless," "Evil Jordan," and "FE!N." Travis Scott attended the show from the audience but did not join the performance.

Other notable figures in the crowd included Mike Dean and Drake. Ye addressed Drake while playing "Heartless," telling the audience, "They caught you coming in late, Drake." The rapper also invited his 13-year-old daughter, North West, to the stage. The two performed "Legacy" and "Main Role" together, with North wearing a full zombie costume.

Following the concert, Texas State Representative Ron Reynolds presented Ye with a state proclamation and a Global Icon Award. The proclamation recognized Ye’s contributions to music and culture. Reynolds also presented a commemorative Texas flag that had flown over the Texas State Capitol in Austin.

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." Ye, who is from Chicago, accepted the honors after the show concluded.

Carti later commented on the performance, saying, "ERR TIME DEY SEE DA CARTER ITS A RED LIGHT FR." The Houston show marked the final stop in the tour leg that set the new attendance standard.