They came, they saw - and they were disappointed. Fans of Beyoncé and Jay-Z were left devastated on Monday after the Carters released tour dates and tickets for sale, before almost immediately retracting them.
@crissles @KidFury so either Beyoncé is planning something or somebody is getting fired #OnTheRunTour2 #OnTheRun2 pic.twitter.com/fSoTkQJwXP
— Cory Patrick (@HeIsCoryPatrick) March 5, 2018
Many hoped that the talented two would once again head out on the road together, bringing a much-anticipated sequel to their 2014 'On The Run Tour', which saw them join forces for a show-stopping arena tour across North America and with two dates in Europe.
The pair dropped a gorgeous cinematic-style trailer channeling Bonnie and Clyde for the tour starring a host of famous faces, which you can see below.
On March 5th, Beyoncé and Jay-Z posted details for a concert on July 30th in Philadelphia, only to delete them moments later - but not before people had a chance to get seriously excited.
Beyoncé + Her Husband #OnTheRun2 pic.twitter.com/cFZuDcjMOx
— FREEISH (@freeishmedia) March 5, 2018
We mean seriously
Beyoncé: NEW JOINT TOUR WITH JAY!
— House of DERéON (@ReignsBey) March 5, 2018
Me: #OnTheRun2 pic.twitter.com/rJzWPrb1CW
Wheres the dates!?!?! #OnTheRun2 pic.twitter.com/hw9uhDD0mm
— ☆ JuLS ☆ (@Runit00) March 5, 2018
Me: I’m going to stop spending money on concerts.
— Jessika (@jbaby061307) March 6, 2018
Also me: #OnTheRun2 @Beyonce 💸💸💸 pic.twitter.com/pf4O86jCua
Now the internet is rife with speculation. Was the posting and swift deletion of the tour dates done 'accidentally on-purpose' as part of a marketing campaign?
Smart Marketing during tax return season #OnTheRun2 lmao @JDellla pic.twitter.com/jsCUTKPrPQ
— Raymond Mora (@raymondmora10) March 6, 2018
With the energised rumor mill of the internet now in full-swing, it seems that Beyoncé and Jay-Z may have got just what they wanted, and generated a significant amount of hype and buzz for their potential tour.
As soon as I find out why Beyoncé, Jay Z, Ticketmaster posted a tour then taking it down, I’m filing a lawsuit for emotional distress #ontherun2
— Adriana Miranda (@nana__miranda) March 5, 2018
Well, I guess all we can do is await further news from Bey and Hova, and listen to 'Family Feud' to compensate.
Excited for a possible 'On The Run 2 Tour'? Do you think this was not a mistake but actually a PR stunt?
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