AceShowbiz - Jay-Z earned a staggering $42,290,766 from his three consecutive shows at Yankee Stadium this summer, marking the highest-grossing box office run ever achieved by a rapper.

Touring Data revealed the impressive figures on October 10, confirming that the revenue came from selling 136,934 tickets across the three-night event series held in July. Each show averaged $14.1 million in gross revenue, with about 45,645 tickets sold per night.

Jay-Z also made history as the second solo rapper to gross over $10 million from a single concert, joining only Ye in this elite category. His first night on July 10 became his most lucrative concert yet, bringing in $14.097 million. The following night, he set a personal record for his highest-attended solo U.S. concert with 45,645 attendees.

The Yankee Stadium performances celebrated 30 years of Jay-Z's iconic career. The opening night, July 10, honored the 30th anniversary of his debut album, Reasonable Doubt, featuring special guests like his wife Beyoncé, their daughter Blue Ivy, Memphis Bleek, Jaz-O, and Alicia Keys.

On July 11, the second night paid tribute to the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint. Notable guest appearances included Slick Rick performing "The Ruler’s Back," Eminem joining for "Renegade," and Pharrell Williams delivering a medley of collaborations starting with "Excuse Me Miss."

The final night, July 12, dubbed Extra Innings, celebrated hits from throughout Jay-Z's career. It was the longest show with the most extensive guest list, featuring Jeezy, Teyana Taylor, Usher, Jermaine Dupri, The-Dream, Pharrell Williams again, Clipse, Swizz Beatz, Rihanna, Beyoncé with her dancers, Fat Joe, and Jadakiss.

This landmark concert series was the kickoff for Jay-Z's JAŸ-Z30 tour, which continued with dates in London on September 4 and 5, followed by Paris on September 23. The tour is set to conclude in Los Angeles with shows on October 23 and 24.

The three-night run at Yankee Stadium not only shattered records but also showcased Jay-Z's enduring influence and celebrated milestones with an unforgettable lineup of collaborators and guests.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Xxlmag.