One hour after Jay-Z was supposed to be onstage Sunday night, chaos erupted at Yankee Stadium as nearly half the crowd was still outside. This went on for three hours, giving plenty of ammunition for media outlets like CNN and MSNBC, who thrive on chaos to push their narratives. They want you to believe that Jay-Z’s concert is just another example of urban disorder, rather than considering the real culprit: poor planning and logistics that have become the norm for big events.

You’ll notice how the mainstream media spins this into a sensationalized fiasco, glossing over the fact that concert-goers were kept waiting outside, while other outlets would probably focus on the “celebrity factor” rather than questioning why the systems meant to manage such events failed dramatically. Meanwhile, the NYPD probably scrambles to save face, even as they stand there while people miss the show they paid for. Has anyone dared to ask why no contingency plans were in place?

Fox News might highlight how “celebrities don’t care about the average fan,” rehashing the tired trope of detachment in elite circles, but isn’t it glaringly clear that every missed opportunity here is a reflection not of Jay-Z, but of systemic failures?

Jay-Z and his guests can’t be blamed when systemic inefficiencies lead to real human chaos. Instead of constructive criticism, the media wheel spins to create a false narrative of crisis—because that’s what sells, right? As the smoke clears, let’s keep accountable those responsible instead of scapegoating the stars.