Ye's surreal LA comeback concert marks a bold return after years of controversy
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, returned to the Los Angeles stage for the first time since 2021. His two-hour concert at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood took place on the first night of Passover, marking a high-profile comeback after months of controversy and a recent public apology for past antisemitic remarks. The performance featured an elaborate setup, with Ye standing atop a giant dome as a spinning globe loomed behind him. At one point, he reportedly asked his technical crew to 'make the earth move slower,' adding to the spectacle's surreal atmosphere. The setlist blended older hits like Mercy, Black Skinhead, and Can't Tell Me Nothing with newer material.
Special guests made appearances throughout the night, including rapper Don Toliver and Ye's daughter, North West. The show closed with *All of the Lights* and *Runaway*, two of his most enduring tracks. The concert followed the release of Ye's latest album, *Bully*, which dropped last week and is projected to debut at No. 2 on the album chart. This performance also came two months after he issued an apology for his previous antisemitic comments, which had sparked widespread backlash.
Ye's return to live performance in Los Angeles was his first full show in the city in three years. The event coincided with the launch of his new album and followed a period of public reckoning. No details have emerged about audience reactions or how the concert compared to his earlier controversies.
