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Ye, Formerly Known As Kanye West, Chicago Concerts Start Tonight At Solider Field
The South Side native last played in the city in 2021, when he held a listening party for his album "Donda" at Soldier Field.
Updated on: September 4, 2026
The stage is set and the air is humid as rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, prepares to hold the first of two Chicago concerts at Solider Field Thursday night.
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CBS Skywatch flew over the stadium and got a look at crews getting ready for the show, which appears to feature a giant dome or half-moon in the center of the field that – if a black jumpsuited dummy is any indication – will be where the rapper performs.
The South Side native last played in the city in 2021, when he held a listening party for his album "Donda" at Soldier Field.
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