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Beyoncé closed out her New York shows in style with a bold fashion tribute to Jay-Z
Beyoncé closed out her New York shows in style with a bold fashion tribute to Jay-Z
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter ended her first U.S. stint with a bang in the New York area, serving fresh looks and paying homage to her husband, Jay-Z.
The Grammy-winning singer hit the stage for her fifth show at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on May 29. The concert marked Beyoncé's final performance in the New York area — East Rutherford, New Jersey — on her Cowboy Carter and Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour. She first kicked off her New York area run on May 22.
During the show, Beyoncé rocked several new, show-stopping looks, making a fashion statement throughout the evening.
One of her notable new looks appeared during her "Alligator Tears" performance. Beyoncé entered the stage in a black cowboy hat, a black furry coat, and black buckled pants paired with a corset.
Many fans instantly took note of the ensemble with one saying, " Oh, this new look is the best yet on the entire tour. Once again, I'm gagged."
Another head-turner came later in the show, when Beyoncé donned an "NY" cowboy hat, sparkly chaps, a fringed varsity jacket, and a T-shirt featuring a throwback photo of her husband, hip-hop mogul Jay-Z, who was born in Brooklyn. The outfit made for a special moment when Beyoncé included a snippet of his 2008 hit "I'm a Hustler" in her set.
Beyoncé's tour has been a huge showcase of fashion and creativity, while also putting a spotlight on the Black-owned brand Telfar. Each night, Beyoncé continues to blend high fashion and cowboy couture, keeping fans on the edge of their seats as they anticipate a new look. There's been many looks incorporating Western-glam: sparkly chaps, cowboy hats, boots and piles of fringe. And her New York closer was no different.
As fans know, Beyoncé first released the 27-track project in March 2024. It has since made history and broken multiple records. As Beyoncé's first country album, she deliberately featured country legends and emerging Black country artists alike. She became the first Black woman to win best country album at the 2025 Grammys and also took home album of the year.
Of course, Beyoncé first debuted her "Cowboy Carter" tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28 with 39 songs on the set list. The concerts have been revolutionary shows filled with family, fashion, different music genres, and most notably country music and cultural commentary.
The nine-city tour will span the U.S. and Europe with the grand finale taking place in Las Vegas on July 26.
Her next stop will be in London at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on June 5, 7, 10, 12, 14 and 16.
Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
