Kanye “Ye” West’s comeback to live shows hit a rough patch Friday night in Shanghai, China, where technical issues, bad weather, and a late start of more than 40 minutes led thousands of fans demanding refunds.

Due to ongoing challenges in securing concert collaborators unwilling to be associated with his numerous controversies, West has rarely performed live in recent months. He made a return to China last week after a viral listening event held at Wuyuanhe Stadium in Haikou, Hainan Province, in September 2024, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Reports suggest that his concert at Shanghai Stadium, organized to promote his forthcoming album “Bully,” sold out rapidly, suggesting that the rapper’s controversies have not impacted his fanbase in China.

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