31.05.2026 02:30
World-famous rapper Kanye West achieved a historic success at Istanbul Atatürk Olympic Stadium. Addressing his fans at the massive event attended by approximately 118,000 people, West announced that they had broken the record for the highest attendance stadium performance of all time. On a night where high interest caused crowding on metro lines and technical issues at ticket turnstiles at the entrance, music lovers who completely filled the stadium witnessed an unforgettable celebration.
One of the greatest productions in the history of world music came to life in Istanbul. Kanye West, the extraordinary name of rap music, gave an unforgettable night to tens of thousands of fans who filled the Istanbul Atatürk Olympic Stadium to the brim. However, behind the scenes of the massive organization, there was a huge stampede that paralyzed Istanbul's transportation infrastructure and a ticket crisis.
"WE BROKE THE ALL-TIME RECORD WITH 118 THOUSAND PEOPLE"
Taking the microphone accompanied by the enthusiastic screams of his fans on the giant stage that turned into a visual feast and mesmerized with light shows, Kanye West thanked the Istanbul audience and announced the historic record with these words: "I want to tell you this; there are exactly 118 thousand people here tonight, and we broke the all-time record for the highest attended stadium performance!"
In the massive organization, alongside Kanye West, beloved names of Turkish music such as Motive, Sena Şener, Pera, Mavi, and Yener Çevik also took the stage. In the event supported by before and after parties, strict security measures were implemented, such as allowing those under 16 only with parental accompaniment.
HUMAN TIDE ON THE M9 METRO LINE: STAMPEDE OCCURRED
While the excitement of the historic concert peaked at the stadium, thousands of people trying to reach the venue waged a struggle for survival. As the event time approached, the crowd heading to the Atatürk Olympic Stadium caused a massive stampede, especially on the M9 Ataköy-Olympic Metro Line. The platforms, corridors, and transfer points in the stations were completely locked, and the escalators became non-functional due to the human tide.
QR CODE CRISIS AT THE ENTRANCE: TICKETS NOT READ
Thousands of music lovers who overcame the transportation ordeal and reached the stadium gates faced a huge shock at the turnstiles. According to obtained information, due to a technical glitch in the system during the concert entrance, the QR codes on many attendees' tickets could not be read.
Hundreds of people struggling to enter with their purchased tickets and stuck at the gate experienced harsh arguments and tensions with stadium staff. Despite all these disruptions and organizational crises, the 118 thousand people who filled the stadium to capacity witnessed this historic world-class music feast.
CELEBRITIES FLOCKED
On the other hand, popular names from the screen, music, and magazine world who wanted to witness the historic concert also took their places in the stadium. Among those who came to watch the concert were many famous names such as Afra Saraçoğlu, Ahsen Eroğlu, Nilperi Şahinkaya, Hazar Ergüçlü, Leya Kırşan, Defne Samyeli with her daughters Deren and Derin Talu, and singer Elif Buse Doğan.