Kanye West is preparing for a major return to the U.S. stage with a newly announced concert at SoFi Stadium on April 3.
The performance is being promoted as the rapper’s “only performance in Los Angeles” as he gears up to release his upcoming album, Bully, his 12th studio project. Fans hoping to attend can pre-register through West’s website by pre-saving the album on their preferred streaming platform. According to the site, “A few lucky pre-registrants will be selected to receive free tickets.” Presale access began Tuesday at 10 a.m. local time, followed by a general ticket release the next day (head HERE.)
The show is also being framed as a “Homecoming” event for West, who spent many years living in the Los Angeles area during his marriage to ex-wife Kim Kardashian. While he has performed internationally in recent years — including appearances in Mexico City as well as concerts in China and South Korea since 2024 — large-scale U.S. performances have been rare. His most recent appearance at SoFi Stadium came during the 2024 Rolling Loud event, where he appeared alongside Ty Dolla Sign for a listening session tied to their collaborative album Vultures 1.
The upcoming performance coincides with renewed attention surrounding Bully, which has faced multiple delays and is now expected to arrive later this month. Much of the project was reportedly created while West lived in relative isolation in Tokyo, who is said to have taken a” hands-on role” in producing much of the record himself.
The album rollout follows a period of controversy surrounding Ye. In January, he published a full-page statement in The Wall Street Journal addressing past antisemitic comments and other behavior that sparked backlash. In the message, he wrote: “It does not excuse what I did though. I am not a Nazi or an antisemite. I love Jewish people.” He also expressed regret toward Black supporters, writing, “I am so sorry to have let you down .. My words as a leader in my community have global impact and influence. In my mania, I lost complete sight of that. As I find my new baseline and new center through an effective regime of medication, therapy, exercise, and clean living, I have newfound, much-needed clarity. I am pouring my energy into positive, meaningful art: music, clothing, design, and other new ideas to help the world … I’m not asking for sympathy, or a free pass, though I aspire to earn your forgiveness. I write today simply to ask for your patience and understanding as I find my way home.”
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