Ye's Chicago Homecoming Brings Out Kid Cudi, Travis Scott, Chief Keef & More

Ye made a massive return to his hometown of Chicago, taking over Soldier Field for two sold-out nights packed with surprise guests. The Chicago dates, held September 3 and 4, were part of the YE Live Stadium Tour, an independently promoted global stadium run produced in the United States by IKON Presents. The shows also highlighted a major story happening behind the scenes. Ye's U.S. stadium run is being promoted independently, without backing from Live Nation, AEG or another major corporate touring company. Read Next UKRAINE – 2023/03/11: In this photo illustration, BET (Black Entertainment Television) logo seen on a smartphone and Paramount Global logo on a pc screen. (Photo Illustration by Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) BET Digital Wipes Out Entire Bet.com News Archive Night One: Ye opened the first night with an appropriate hometown anthem: 'Homecoming.' Big Sean reunited with Ye for 'Clique,' while 2 Chainz appeared for 'Mercy.' Chicago legend Twista delivered another hometown moment with performances of 'Slow Jamz' and 'Overnight Celebrity.' Read Next BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 24: ChriseanRock and Blueface attend the 2nd annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards at The Beverly Hilton on June 24, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by) Nevaeh Akira, Blueface's GF, Calls Chrisean Rock's Son 'Ugly' & 'Disabled' Future also hit the Soldier Field stage, bringing Atlanta energy to Chicago before Ye eventually closed out the night with one of the biggest records of his career, 'Runaway.' Kid Cudi, Travis Scott, Chief Keef & More Join Night Two Ye returned to Soldier Field with an enormous collection of special guests, including Chief Keef, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Rick Ross, Don Toliver, Travis Scott, Young Thug, CyHi, GLC, Really Doe, Consequence, Twista, Common, Lupe Fiasco and Kid Cudi. One of the night's biggest moments came when Kid Cudi and Ye reunited onstage. Their relationship has played an important role in both artists' careers, making the reunion especially significant for longtime fans. As the moment unfolded, Travis Scott was seen in the crowd recording and singing along to Cudi's 'Pursuit of Happiness' with fans surrounding him. Chicago's own Lupe Fiasco also stepped back into one of the most memorable moments of Ye's early career by performing his verse from 'Touch the Sky.' Backstage, another piece of Chicago Hip-Hop history came together when Common, Lupe Fiasco, Twista and Big Sean posed for a photo that quickly circulated across social media. Ye also delivered an emotional hometown moment involving Lil Durk, playing a voice message from the Chicago rapper before 'All My Life.' The record sparked a massive singalong throughout Soldier Field. Across the two shows, Ye's stage became more than a place for individual performances. It served as a timeline connecting his career, his collaborators and multiple generations of Chicago music. Read Next NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 30: Remy Ma is seen during a segment of 'Good Day New York on December 30, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by) Remy Ma & Rapper Millyz Spark Dating Rumors With New Music Video Read Next ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 12: Rapper Webbie attends Lil Boosie Birthday Celebration at Medusa Lounge on November 12, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage) Rapper Webbie Passed Out On Stage At Boosie Badazz Show In Dallas