Beyoncé Knowles Carter is making headlines for all the wrong reasons as her much-anticipated concert tour, the Cowboy Carter tour, begins with what many are calling a disappointing turnout. RadarOnline has reported numerous empty seats at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles just hours ahead of the opening night this past Monday, a concerning sign for the highly celebrated performer.
The tour, which is set to travel across the United States and Europe before concluding in Las Vegas, is witnessing sales plummet to unprecedented lows, with tickets reportedly being available for as little as $20. Observers are noting the stark contrast between the concert's ticket pricing and the cost of a McDonald’s Minecraft meal, which is $21.39, emphasizing the low demand for the event. Sources claim that Beyoncé's team has been struggling to fill seats, even resorting to giving away tickets in an effort to boost attendance.
The tour promoter, Live Nation, is preparing for a wave of refund requests as the backlash snowballs. Critics suggest that the dismal ticket sales may be tied to the various scandals plaguing Beyoncé and her husband, Shawn Corey Carter, famously known as Jay-Z. Much of the public's ire seems directed at their connection with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, who's currently facing serious legal issues, raising questions about their friendship during his incarceration.
Compounding the situation are the serious allegations facing Jay-Z, including being implicated in the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl and his connection to a former mistress's death. Legal battles involving Jay-Z's attorney, Alex Spiro, who has been accused of using unethical tactics against the victim’s counsel, continue to unfold, causing additional scrutiny on the couple.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z's public personas are increasingly overshadowed by these controversies, leaving many wondering how deeply these issues will impact the success of the Cowboy Carter tour as it progresses.
