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Fan Outrage Erupts at Kanye West’s Chaotic Shanghai Comeback

StellarAmberGroup apologizes after heavy rain disrupted production

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TOPSHOT - US rapper and producer Kanye West gestures upon arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on July 11, 2025. Kanye West will hold a concert in Shanghai on July 12. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP) (Photo by HECTOR RETAMAL/AFP via Getty Images)
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Kanye West arrived more than 40 minutes late to the stage at Shanghai’s Pudong Football Stadium

Overview

  • The Shanghai Stadium performance on July 12 marked Kanye West’s first live show in nearly a year, but he did not appear until 40 minutes after the scheduled start.
  • Heavy rain through the open-roof arena and sound-system malfunctions led the DJ to restart several numbers and degraded audio quality.
  • Some attendees accused West of lip-syncing and leaving the stage during the encore as fans chanted for refunds.
  • Promoter StellarAmberGroup issued an apology, citing weather-related emergency adjustments, and pledged to address refund requests.
  • The concert underscored the logistical hurdles West faces on tour as controversies have narrowed his booking options.