Beyoncé, during an August 6 concert in Washington, D.C., funded the city’s subway to keep 98 lines open for an additional hour so her fans could return home.
Beyoncé 2023, photo by Emma McIntyre for Getty Images
On August 5 and 6, Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour landed in Washington DC, where the American singer performed on a double date at FedExField. The bad weather that hit the city did not spare the logistics of the musical event, who suffered from lightning in the area: Weather conditions forced the singer to delay the fans’ exit to the outdoor stadium for several hours during a date on Sunday, August 6. The heaviest showers between 8 and 10 p.m., according to CNN, delayed the start of the concert, causing public concern also about the exit time from the stadium and subsequent blockade with urban transport services.
Logistical problems of the concert in Washington.
A constantly updated situation that also involves the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the body that handles the city’s subway lines. At the request of fans on Twitter regarding the closing times of the lines, an update came in that surprised the audience of the arena. In fact, as the tweet says:Due to inclement weather which may delay the start of today’s Renaissance World Tour on FedExField, Metro to extend last train one hour longer than previously announced extended closure“. Nothing strange, except that the expansion was funded directly by Beyoncé.making it easier for fans to come back at the end of the concert.
Beyoncé pays $100,000 to keep subway lines open
In fact, in a statement contained in the following tweet, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority states: “The additional hour will be funded by the Tour and will cover the $100,000 cost of operating more trains.keep all 98 stations open for fan outlet and other operating expensesThat same evening, more fans flocked to the concert on Twitter. also complained about the poor condition of the arena parking lots and the significant logistical delays they created for people to get to the concert.
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Tribute to Madonna during the Renaissance Tour
Meanwhile, just days before, during a date at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Among the fans who flocked to the Renaissance tour was Madonna., along with three daughters Stella, Esther and Mercy. During the concert, the singer honored the memory of the pop star material girl, right after the end of the single Break my soul:”Many thanks to the queen. Queen, mother, Madonna, we love you“The perfect gift for Madonna after the health complications of the previous months, with the same singer wanting to thank Beyoncé in the comments on an Instagram post about the concert:”Thank you Queen B for a great show.! My daughters were delighted! We love you!“