Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, performed the first of two concerts at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium on Wednesday night. The show marked his first full live performance in Los Angeles since a 2021 gig at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum.

Return to the Stage

The concert took place on the first night of Passover and drew a large crowd to the stadium. Ye’s performance came two months after he publicly apologized for past antisemitic comments, attributing them to injuries sustained in a 2002 car accident.

'Bully' and Classic Hits

Ye’s setlist included tracks from his recently released album, “Bully,” which is predicted to debut at No. 2 on the album chart. He also performed a selection of his most popular songs, including “Father, Stretch My Hands, Pt. 1,” “Mercy,” “Black Skinhead,” and “Can’t Tell Me Nothing.”

Stage Presence and Guest Appearances

The rapper performed atop a large dome positioned on the stadium floor, with a spinning globe projected onto it. He requested adjustments to the globe’s rotation speed during the performance.

The show featured guest appearances from Don Toliver, who performed “Moon” and “E85,” and Ye’s 12-year-old daughter, North West, who joined him for “Talking” and “Piercing on My Hand.”

Setlist and Finale

Ye also performed his collaboration with Jay-Z from 2011, as well as other hits like “Bound 2” and “Heartless.” He concluded the concert with a high-energy finale featuring “All Falls Down,” “Jesus Walks,” “Through the Wire,” “Good Life,” “All of the Lights,” and “Runaway.”

Throughout the show, Ye interacted with his technical crew, requesting adjustments to lighting and sound. He ended the performance with his 2010 song, “Runaway,” encouraging the audience to sing along.