Ye Stages Sold-Out Comeback Concert in LA with Lauryn Hill

The artist formerly known as Kanye West returned to the stage at SoFi Stadium, supported by musical icon Lauryn Hill.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 2:26pm

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Eleven months after releasing a song titled 'Heil Hitler' and just over two months after publishing an apology letter for his antisemitism, Ye was back on stage at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles for a sold-out concert meant to mark a comeback from years of controversy. Ye was joined by Lauryn Hill, one of his musical idols, for an energetic rendition of his 2004 hit 'All Falls Down', which originally sampled her voice.

Why it matters

Ye's return to the stage after a series of high-profile controversies and lost business partnerships in recent years is seen as an attempt to rehabilitate his public image and regain the support of his loyal fanbase. The appearance of Lauryn Hill, a respected musical icon, lends credibility to Ye's comeback efforts.

The details

The two-hour-plus concert featured over 40 of Ye's hits, with the artist acknowledging the support of his fans through 'the hard times' and 'the low times'. In addition to Hill, Ye was joined on stage by Travis Scott, CeeLo Green, and his daughter North West. The show featured a striking half-orb stage that alternately depicted a moon, a rotating Earth, and a smoking sphere.

  • Ye released his latest album 'Bully' under both the names Ye and Kanye West at the end of March 2026.
  • Ye published an apology letter for his antisemitism just over two months ago.
  • Ye released a song titled 'Heil Hitler' eleven months ago.

The players

Ye

The artist formerly and possibly again known as Kanye West, a renowned hip-hop and pop artist who has won 24 Grammy Awards despite a history of public outbursts and controversies in recent years.

Lauryn Hill

A musical icon who joined Ye on stage for the first time ever, performing an energetic rendition of his 2004 hit 'All Falls Down' which originally sampled her voice.

Travis Scott

A rapper who joined Ye high above the stadium floor atop the striking half-orb stage.

CeeLo Green

A musician who joined Ye high above the stadium floor atop the striking half-orb stage.

North West

Ye's tween daughter who joined him high above the stadium floor atop the striking half-orb stage.

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What they’re saying

“I want to thank y'all for sticking by me all these years. Through the hard times, through the low times. I love you for that.”

— Ye

“That's what 80,000 people sound like, ladies and gentlemen. … They said I'd never be back in the States. Two sold-out concerts, baby!”

— Ye

“You gotta back your family no matter what. He's a part of our fam since we were little kids.”

— Vince Da Prince, Rapper from Downey, California

“I don't really bring into politics or the way someone's personal opinion are. I'm into the music artistry … Like, I just, to me, Ye is always gonna be Ye. Kanye is always gonna be Kanye.”

— Yovani Contreras, Fan

“Yeah he did apologize. He's taking the medication I think is what he mentioned. … For me as a fan that's, like, respect, right? Like I think that's cool enough to bridge that gap.”

— Luis Velasquez, Fan

What’s next

Ye is expected to continue his comeback tour with additional sold-out shows in the coming months as he seeks to regain his status as one of the biggest names in hip-hop and pop music.

The takeaway

Ye's return to the stage, supported by the iconic Lauryn Hill, represents an attempt to rehabilitate his public image after years of controversy. While some fans remain loyal, his ability to fully rebound will depend on whether he can consistently deliver strong performances and avoid further missteps.