{"id":509116,"date":"2026-04-02T15:05:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T15:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/509116\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T15:05:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T15:05:08","slug":"kanye-west-kicks-off-ambitious-2026-world-tour-in-la-amidst-wireless-booking-controversy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/509116\/","title":{"rendered":"Kanye West kicks off ambitious 2026 world tour in LA amidst Wireless booking controversy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kanye West<\/a> has kicked off his ambitious 2026 world tour in LA amidst his Wireless<\/a> booking controversy.<\/p>\n

The rapper\u2019s new album \u2018BULLY\u2019 dropped last Wednesday<\/a> (March 25), and West has now embarked on the first show of his 2026 \u2018Ye: Homecoming\u2019 tour.<\/p>\n

Streaming the entire show to his Instagram, Ye played at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California yesterday (Wednesday April 1). He implemented grand staging, donned a black mask, and performed atop a ginormous glowing dome.<\/p>\n

Despite his history of controversial anti-Semitic remarks<\/a>, there was a huge wave of fans who attended West\u2019s show last night.<\/p>\n

Ye also brought out several guests during the show, including his daughter North, who has begun her own burgeoning music career. She performed \u2018TALKING\u2019, which appeared on West\u2019s collaborative album with Ty Dolla $ign<\/a> \u2018VULTURES<\/a>\u2018 (\u00a5$ song), along with her own solo track \u2018PIERCING ON MY HAND\u2019.\u00a0Don Toliver<\/a> and Andre Troutman also made appearances during the show.<\/p>\n

The show also experienced numerous production issues, with the New York Post<\/a> reporting that the concert was paused several times. West went on to \u201cthrow a tantrum about the lights\u201d during a performance of his 2007 song \u2018Good Life\u2019, calling them \u201ccorny\u201d.<\/p>\n

When production failed to make West\u2019s requested changes, he said (as per The LA Times<\/a>): \u201cIs this like an SNL skit or something?\u201d<\/p>\n

Fans have praised Ye\u2019s artistry, claiming that West is \u201cthe only artist that pushes art this far\u201d. Another user suggested that Ye \u201creally needs to be allowed to curate a Superbowl halftime show\u201d. See West\u2019s return to the stage, fan reactions and the full setlist below:<\/p>\n

AYOOOO KANYE WEST CRASHING OUT ON THE LIGHTING GUY \ud83d\ude2d<\/p>\n

\u201cTHIS IS CORNY BRO\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIS THIS A SNL SKIT?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWE WENT OVER THIS IN REHEARSAL BRO\u201d<\/p>\n

LMFAOOOOOOOO pic.twitter.com\/XfMNFzbOq3<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) April 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

KANYE WEST CLOSES OUT HIS CONCERT WITH RUNAWAY<\/p>\n

CHILLS. <\/p>\n

Enjoy the full performance. <\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/pUbt1L3d7S<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) April 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

if this SOFI performance confirms anything, it\u2019s that NO ONE breathing can go hit for hit vs Ye, that catalogue is too deep man pic.twitter.com\/rPprR6nCMv<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Dobson \ud83e\udd8b (@ByDobson) April 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

YE IS THE ONLY ARTIST THAT PUSHES ART THIS FAR. THIS IS WHY WE LOVE HIM. THIS IS WHY HE\u2019S THE GOAT! THIS IS WHY WE NEVER GIVE UP ON HIM. WE LOVE YOU YE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ARTISTRY. UNBELIEVABLE pic.twitter.com\/WQEtVSYFCi<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ye Streams (@kanyestreams1) April 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

kanye west performing tonight
at the sofi stadium in los angeles <\/p>\n

ye really needs to be allowed to
curate a superbowl halftime show pic.twitter.com\/9YbJVjJvKh<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Daze DaVinci \u00a9\ufe0f (@dazedavinci) April 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Kanye West\u2019s setlist was:\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2018KING\u2019 (live debut; partial)
\u2018THIS A MUST\u2019 (live debut; partial)
\u2018FATHER\u2019 (live debut)
\u2018ALL THE LOVE\u2019 (with Andre Troutman) (extended outro)
\u2018Father Stretch My Hands, Pt. 1\u2019
\u2018Can\u2019t Tell Me Nothing\u2019
\u2018Can\u2019t Tell Me Nothing\u2019 (repeated after the audio team brought the song back too soon, so the crowd couldn\u2019t sing along.)
\u2018Niggas in Paris\u2019 (JAY Z & Kanye West song)
\u2018Mercy\u2019 (Kanye West feat. Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz song)
\u2018Praise God\u2019 (partial)
\u2018Black Skinhead\u2019
\u2018On Sight\u2019
\u2018Blood on the Leaves\u2019
\u2018CARNIVAL\u2019 (\u00a5$ song)
\u2018Power\u2019
\u2018Power\u2019 (outro only)
\u2018Bound 2\u2019
\u2018Say You Will\u2019 (with Andre Troutman) (with Andre using a talk box on the chorus)
\u2018Heartless\u2019
\u2018Moon\u2019 (with Don Toliver)
\u2018E85\u2019 (Don Toliver cover) (with Don Toliver)
\u2018KING\u2019 (restarted after intro)
\u2018THIS A MUST\u2019
\u2018FATHER\u2019
\u2018ALL THE LOVE\u2019 (with Andre Troutman)
\u2018TALKING\u2019 (\u00a5$ song) (with North West)
\u2018PIERCING ON MY HAND\u2019 (North West cover) (with North West)
\u2018EVERYBODY\u2019 (\u00a5$ song)
\u2018All Falls Down\u2019
\u2018Jesus Walks\u2019
\u2018Through the Wire\u2019
\u2018Good Life\u2019 (restarted three times due to lighting issues)
\u2018All of the Lights\u2019
\u2018Runaway\u2019 (extended outro)<\/p>\n

West\u2019s shows arrive amongst significant controversy at the news of his upcoming Wireless<\/a> headline slots from 10-12 July.<\/p>\n

The rapper will headline all three nights of the Finsbury Park festival<\/a>, with his shows described as \u201ca three-night journey through Ye\u2019s most iconic records\u201d.<\/p>\n

It marks his first UK performance in a decade \u2013 and his first London festival headline set since he topped the bill at Wireless in 2014.<\/a>\u00a0He last played a guest-packed show \u2013 featuring the likes of\u00a0Skepta<\/a>,\u00a0JME<\/a>,\u00a0Vic Mensa<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Raekwon<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 during a surprise gig at London\u2019s Koko in 2015.<\/p>\n

The move has been criticised by groups such as the Jewish Leadership Council and Campaign Against Anti-Semitism<\/a>, the former of whom called the move \u201cdeeply irresponsible\u201d (via\u00a0The Guardian<\/a>).<\/p>\n

London Mayor Sadiq Khan went on to slam West\u2019s booking<\/a>, commenting: \u201cWe are clear that the past comments and actions of this artist are offensive and wrong, and are simply not reflective of London\u2019s values\u201d.<\/p>\n

West\u2019s anti-Semitic remarks began when he made a series of offensive comments on social media in 2022. His remarks saw his accounts on both Instagram and Twitter sites suspended,<\/a>\u00a0and the musician was\u00a0dropped by his lawyer, talent agency<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0record label,<\/a> along with fashion brands such as\u00a0Balenciaga<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Adidas<\/a>.<\/p>\n

At first, West gave several interviews refusing to apologise for making the comments<\/a> while suggesting that\u00a0Jewish people should \u201cforgive Hitler\u201d.<\/a> However, in 2023, West would deliver an apology to the Jewish community<\/a>, going on to blame alcohol for his behaviour the following year.<\/a><\/p>\n

In the wake of that initial apology, numerous lawsuits have been filed against the rapper with claims of extensive anti-Semitic behaviour. One former employee alleged that the rapper said Jewish people were \u201cworking together to hold him back\u201d<\/a>. Another\u00a0former employee claimed he used antisemitic language in the workplace and praised Hitler<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 something which he allegedly paid a settlement for. In 2024, a separate ex-employee\u00a0accused him of being openly anti-Semitic in front of his staff<\/a>.<\/p>\n

West would share a number of highly controversial posts in early 2025<\/a>, when he\u00a0took back an apology he previously made to the Jewish community for anti-Semitic remarks<\/a>, and then declared himself \u201ca Nazi\u201d. West then claimed on X\/Twitter that, \u201cafter further reflection\u201d, he\u2019d \u201ccome to the realisation that I\u2019m not a Nazi\u201d,<\/a>\u00a0followed only a few days later by yet more swastika apparel appearing on his X page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

West has since apologised for his actions by meeting with a rabbi<\/a> and taking out a full-page ad in the\u00a0Wall Street Journal broadcasting a separate apology<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In other news,\u00a0James Blake<\/a>\u00a0has\u00a0asked to be taken off producer credits for \u2018BULLY\u2019, saying the final result is \u201cnot what I created\u201d<\/a>.<\/p>\n