Beyoncé Faces Cessation and Cancellation Due to Las Vegas Sphere in “Carter Cowboy” Tour

Beyoncé’s Tour Controversy

Beyoncé received a letter regarding the termination and cancellation from the owner of the Las Vegas sphere for personnel involved in her tour “Cowboy Carter.”

The futuristic venue opened in 2023 and has since hosted residencies from artists like U2, Phish, and The Eagles. It has also been confirmed that Abu Dhabi will construct a new sphere venue.

Owner’s Concerns About Image

Reports indicate the owner is dissatisfied with the portrayal of the venue featured in the ongoing tour “Cowboy Carter,” which started on April 28. The owner sent a letter to the singer about the termination and cancellation.

The visuals in question appear during concert interludes and show a giant version of Beyoncé wearing a red cowboy hat and matching leather outfit, slowly moving through Las Vegas. She arrives at the sphere, bends down to pick it up, and then looks at it before leaving with a miniature version in her hands.

According to Billboard, the letter addressed to Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment by Sphere Entertainment Group requests the cessation of the use of captured material, claiming it was used “without permission” and could mislead fans.

“Recently, SEG has realized that the Internet Cowboy Carter Tour contains unauthorized use of SEG intellectual property,” states the letter.

NGL, I think it was ridiculous for the idea that she is going to make a sphere’s residency … Because she literally (and figuratively) is much larger than the sphere, that she will not hold her audience of her size 😭 https://t.co/szgonhokts

“You can see Beyoncé!” (@aliensgrove) May 1, 2025

Beyoncé never gave FC how quickly she removes or edits it, because the owner of the sphere wants him to learn about her, using it, and also probably burns a bridge with her, so she probably never deals with this residency. pic.twitter.com/piz0knsssxx

– Kirstin (@kirstynlynne) May 3, 2025

“Beyoncé’s figure is much larger than the venue of the sphere – bending down to raise a miniature place and looms over it,” the letter continues, suggesting that “significant assumptions” could be made regarding Beyoncé’s completion of her tour with a residency at the sphere.

The letter further mentions, “SEG believes that many aspects of the interluded video, including other brands, clips, and music, were properly cleared through rights from the copyright owners, whose work was utilized in the video. However, SEG was never consulted, and the prominent appearance and depiction of the SEG sphere in the video were not authorized.”

Additionally, Billboard reported that James Dolan, CEO of Sphere Entertainment and Madison Square Garden Entertainment Group, attempted to negotiate a performance with the singer at the Las Vegas venue previously. Instead, Beyoncé is scheduled to perform at the Las Vegas Allegiant Stadium on July 25 and 26 this summer.

Beyoncé and her team have yet to respond to the letter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwd6xulohsg

The “Cowboy Carter” tour commenced at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Lasting nearly three hours, Beyoncé performed 36 songs, highlighting her last album, released in March of last year. You can find the full setlist and highlights here.

So far, the tour has featured special moments, including the rare appearance of her daughter Rumi on stage and heartfelt tributes to important figures, delighting the audience.

Beyoncé will continue her record-breaking “Cowboy Carter” tour across the USA, Europe, and the UK, including a residency at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in June. Get tickets for the US, UK, and Europe here and see all the upcoming dates below:

Beyoncé in 2025 “Cowboy Carter” USA, UK, and European Tour:

May 2025
1 – Sofi Stadium – Los Angeles, California
4 – Sofi Stadium – Los Angeles, California
7 – Sofi Stadium – Los Angeles, California
9 – Sofi Stadium – Los Angeles, California
15 – Soldier Field – Chicago, Illinois
17 – Soldier Field – Chicago, Illinois
18 – Soldier Field – Chicago, Illinois
22 – MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, New Jersey
24 – MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, New Jersey
25 – MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, New Jersey
28 – MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, New Jersey
29 – MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, New Jersey

June 2025
5 – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – London, UK
7 – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – London, UK
10 – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – London, UK
12 – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – London, UK
14 – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – London, UK
16 – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – London, UK
19 – Stade de France – Paris, France
21 – Stade de France – Paris, France
22 – Stade de France – Paris, France
28 – NRG Stadium – Houston, Texas
29 – NRG Stadium – Houston, Texas

July 2025
4 – North-Western Stadium – Washington, D.C.
7 – North-Western Stadium – Washington, D.C.
10 – Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, Georgia
11 – Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, Georgia
13 – Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, Georgia
14 – Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, Georgia
25 – Allegiant Stadium – Las Vegas, NV
26 – Allegiant Stadium – Las Vegas, NV

When the “Cowboy Carter” album first debuted last year, NME awarded it five stars, stating: “This is an undeniable triumph, showcasing a project that dares to be both grand in scale and intimate in vocal focus, paving the way for the country’s newcomers.”