Kanye West Announces Rare Los Angeles Show at SoFi Stadium

Mar 9, 2026 12:44pm PT Kanye West Announces Rare Los Angeles Show Ahead of New Album ‘Bully’ By Steven J. Horowitz Plus Icon Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer speriod Latest Cardi B, Patti LaBelle, Brandy & Monica to Headline Essence Festival of Culture 2026 4 hours ago Bruno Mars’ ‘The Romantic’ Becomes His First to Debut at No. 1 on Albums Chart 24 hours ago Harry Styles Performs Stunts on Set in ‘American Girls’ Music Video 3 days ago See All Getty Images Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, has booked his first major show in the United States in years with the announcement of a concert at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium next month. The rapper will be performing at the venue on April 3. A blast that went out to fans on Monday morning billed the show as his “only performance in Los Angeles.” Fans were directed to his website to pre-register for the show by pre-saving his upcoming album, “Bully.” “A few lucky pre-registrants will be selected to receive free tickets,” reads the site. Pre-sale tickets will be available on Tuesday at 10 a.m. local time, followed by general on-sale on Wednesday. Related Stories Jill Scott Announces 'To Whom This May Concern' World Tour Dates Over the past few years, Ye has continuously made antisemitic remarks on social media and in interviews as his live performances have slimmed. He performed in Mexico City earlier this year and played a handful of shows in South Korea and China dating back to 2024. His last SoFi Stadium appearance was alongside Ty Dolla Sign at Rolling Loud in 2024, though it was less of a performance and more of a listening party for their new album “Vultures 1.” Popular on Variety The upcoming Los Angeles show comes just months after Ye published an apology letter in the form of a full-page ad in The Wall Street Journal to address “those I’ve hurt.” He credited his antisemitic behavior to untreated brain damage and mental illness. “It does not excuse what I did though. I am not a Nazi or an antisemite. I love Jewish people.” He also apologized to the Black community, writing, “I am so sorry to have let you down.” Ye is gearing up for the release of his new album “Bully,” which he released via different full-length versions of a film in March 2025. The finished album has been delayed several times and is currently scheduled for release on March 27. Jump to Comments ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Boss on Benedict and Sophie’s Happy Ending, That Post-Credits Scene, New Whistledown Mystery and Why She Won’t Recast Daphne and Simon ‘Bridgerton’ Gets Updated Funko Pops Ahead of Show’s Fourth Season ‘Bridgerton’ Star Yerin Ha on Sophie and Benedict’s Two Very Different Sex Scenes, Hoping for ‘Benophie Babies’ in Future Seasons ‘Bridgerton’ Costume Designers on Making the Lady in Silver ‘Forgettable,’ ‘Sexier’ Maid Uniforms and Benedict’s Leather Bracelet ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Boss on Benedict’s Bisexuality, Francesca’s Orgasm Problems and Sophie’s Outrage During That Sexy Stairwell Scene ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Debuts With 39.7 Million Views in Four Days on Netflix JavaScript is required to load the comments. Loading comments...