Kanye West sets US rap show attendance record, organisers say
The controversial rapper drew over 80,000 people to a Halloween show at Houston's Reliant Stadium, raising a bar he set earlier this year
News By Hanna Ellington | 2 November 2026
Kanye West (Ye) drew over 80,000 fans to Houston’s Reliant Stadium over the weekend, which organisers say sets a new attendance record for rap concerts in the US.
Promoter Ikon Concerts and Reliant Stadium (FKA NRG Stadium) both confirmed the new record – 80,210 people – following the show on Saturday (31 October).
“Houston made history tonight,” say organisers. “Ye Live in Houston has officially broken the US stadium rap concert attendance record!”
Ye was also awarded the Global Icon Award from the State…
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