Kanye West Announces First LA Show in 5 Years

The rapper, now known as Ye, will perform at SoFi Stadium on April 3.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Kanye West, who now goes by the name Ye, is returning to the stage in Los Angeles for his first live performance in the city since 2021. The rapper will be hitting the stage at SoFi Stadium on April 3, marking his first LA show in 5 years.

Why it matters

Ye is one of the most influential and controversial figures in music, and his live shows are highly anticipated events. This will be his first major performance in Los Angeles since his 2022 show was canceled after he wore a "White Lives Matter" t-shirt, sparking widespread backlash.

The details

Promotional art for the new concerts shows Ye's wife Bianca Censori will be joining him on stage. The rapper will be donning a Jason Voorhees mask, a signature look he has adopted in recent years. Ye's last live performance in LA was the Free Larry Hoover benefit concert in 2021, which he co-headlined with Drake.

  • Ye's last live show in Los Angeles was in 2021.
  • The upcoming concert at SoFi Stadium is scheduled for April 3, 2026.

The players

Kanye West

Also known as Ye, he is a Grammy-winning rapper, producer, and fashion designer known for his influential and often controversial music and public persona.

Bianca Censori

Ye's wife, who is expected to join him on stage for the upcoming Los Angeles concert.

Drake

Canadian rapper who co-headlined the Free Larry Hoover benefit concert with Ye in 2021.

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What’s next

Tickets for Ye's April 3 show at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles are expected to go on sale to the general public in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Ye's return to the LA stage will be a highly anticipated event, as the rapper continues to push boundaries with his music and public persona. The concert will likely spark renewed discussion around his controversial statements and actions, as well as the enduring popularity of one of hip-hop's most polarizing figures.