Ye Announces First Major US Concert at SoFi Stadium

Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, announced his first major concert in the United States in years on Monday, scheduling a performance at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on April 3. The event, billed as his only show in Los Angeles, marks a significant return to a large-scale U.S. venue for the rapper, who has faced industry backlash since 2022 over a series of antisemitic remarks.

The concert supports Ye's upcoming album, Bully, set for release on March 20 through Gamma Records, an independent label that also represents artists such as Mariah Carey, Usher and Snoop Dogg. Fans can preregister for tickets via a dedicated website by presaving the album, with a limited number of free tickets available to selected participants. Presale tickets go on sale Tuesday at 10 a.m. Pacific time, followed by general public sales on Wednesday at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster and the SoFi Stadium website. Mainstay Touring, the promotion company associated with rapper Rod Wave, is handling the event.

Ye's booking at SoFi Stadium, which has a capacity of over 70,000, comes after a period of limited U.S. appearances. His last event at the venue was in 2024 during the Rolling Loud...