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Jay Z and Beyonc have been on their hustle with their On The Run II tour and its definitely paying off. According to Billboard , the Carters have grossed more than $150 million in less than 50 stops. Their placement is fueled by recent engagements in Minneapolis, Detroit, and two sold-out shows for 86,000 fans at Chicagos Soldier Field, which totaled $21.2 million in grosses. With the addition of these four dates, Beyonc and JAY-Zs co-headline trek exceeds $150 million grossed, rising to a total of $150.7 million. Across 29 shows in Europe and the U.S., total attendance has reached 1.4 million. There are 19 dates left to report to Boxscore before the tour closes on Oct. 4 at Seattles CenturyLink Field. With six weeks of dates still scheduled, the publication reports that the dynamic duo could close out the tour grossing a whopping $250 million, surpassing the original On the Run tour by more than $140 million. As if their tour grossing ability wasnt enough, Beyonc also showcased her ability to defy gravity during her show in Nashville, Tennesee after masterfully avoiding a tumble onstage. Advertisement The feat captured by a fan shows the mother of three slaying not only fans but also the stairs as she gracefully avoids the mishap without missing a beat. Read more