Kanye West drew 118,000 spectators in Istanbul, setting a concert attendance record (5 photos)

American rapper Kanye West held a massive concert in Istanbul, which is already being called historic for the music industry. Approximately 118,000 tickets were sold for his performance in Turkey, setting a record for a paid stadium music event. The concert, held at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium, marked the musician's first European performance in recent years. Fans from across Europe, the Middle East, and the CIS traveled to Istanbul for the show, and the arena was filled several hours before the show began. During his performance, the artist himself announced from the stage that his concert had broken the world attendance record for a paid stadium show. Organizers also announced that the venue's capacity had been increased to accommodate increased demand. Despite numerous controversies surrounding the musician in recent years, interest in his concerts remains enormous. The Istanbul performance is already being called one of the most high-profile music events of the year.