Kanye West halts concert three times over lighting issues

Fans feared production crew could lose jobs over the disruptions during the sold-out SoFi Stadium shows.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 5:05pm

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A striking abstract illustration featuring bold, jagged geometric shapes in high-contrast red and black, conceptually representing the disruption and tension of a live music performance.Kanye West's erratic behavior during his recent sold-out shows in Los Angeles highlights the challenges of working with the controversial artist.Los Angeles Today

Kanye West, who recently released his 12th studio album 'BULLY', performed two sold-out shows at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium on April 1 and April 3. During the April 2 performance, West halted the show multiple times to complain about the lighting, at one point joking if it was an 'SNL skit'. Fans feared the production crew could lose their jobs due to West's unpredictable behavior.

Why it matters

Kanye West is known for his erratic behavior and outbursts, which have caused issues for event organizers and production crews in the past. This latest incident at his SoFi Stadium shows highlights the challenges of working with the controversial artist and the potential consequences for staff when he disrupts performances.

The details

During a rendition of his 2007 hit 'Good Life', West abruptly stopped the song multiple times to complain about the lighting, saying 'Yo, I don't like when the lights move like that, like a disco and s--t. It don't go with the stage. Don't do that. Stop doing that.' He apologized to the audience but continued to halt the performance, at one point asking 'What is this? An SNL skit or some s--t?' Fans feared the production crew could lose their jobs over the disruptions.

  • Kanye West performed two sold-out shows at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium on April 1 and April 3, 2026.
  • The incident where West halted the show multiple times occurred during the April 2, 2026 performance.

The players

Kanye West

A 48-year-old rapper who recently released his 12th studio album 'BULLY'. He is known for his erratic behavior and outbursts during live performances.

SoFi Stadium

A large sports and entertainment venue located in Los Angeles, California where Kanye West performed two sold-out shows.

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What they’re saying

“Yo, I don't like when the lights move like that, like a disco and s--t. It don't go with the stage. Don't do that. Stop doing that.”

— Kanye West, Rapper

“What is this? An SNL skit or some s--t?”

— Kanye West, Rapper

What’s next

Kanye West is scheduled to headline the Wireless Festival in London in July 2026, but PepsiCo, a major sponsor of the event, has withdrawn its sponsorship citing the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.

The takeaway

Kanye West's erratic behavior and outbursts during live performances continue to be a challenge for event organizers and production crews, as this latest incident at his SoFi Stadium shows demonstrates. The potential consequences for staff when West disrupts shows are a concern, and his upcoming headline slot at the Wireless Festival in London has already faced backlash.