Kanye West—now going by Ye—officially returned to Mexico City on Friday (January 30) with the first of two scheduled performances at the iconic Plaza de Toros La México. The shows mark his first appearance in the city since bringing his Glow in the Dark Tour there in October 2008.
According to press materials released ahead of the concerts, the back-to-back 2026 dates are being billed as featuring “one of the most ambitious productions in the venue’s history.” Organizers expect a combined audience of more than 74,000 people, with both performances also being livestreamed.
During Friday night’s set, Ye ran through fan favorites including “Can’t Tell Me Nothing,” “Power,” and several other hits from across his catalog. He also shared a personal moment by bringing his daughter, North West, onstage to perform “Only One,” drawing a strong reaction from the crowd.
The Mexico City shows come on the heels of renewed attention around Ye’s personal life and mental health. Ahead of the concerts, he made headlines for taking out a full-page ad in The Wall Street Journal, where he credited his wife, Bianca Censori, with encouraging him to seek help following what he described as a months-long manic episode last year.
“In early 2025, I fell into a four-month long manic episode of psychotic, paranoid and impulsive behavior that destroyed my life,” Ye wrote. He detailed experiencing suicidal thoughts and explained how bipolar disorder manifests for him, emphasizing that while episodes are severe, they are not constant—and that the aftermath can be just as painful.
In the same statement, Ye addressed his past hateful remarks and actions, including selling swastika-emblazoned merchandise. He expressed regret and said he is committed to accountability, treatment, and meaningful change, while firmly rejecting extremist ideology.
In a follow-up email interview with Vanity Fair published January 27, Ye pushed back on skepticism surrounding his statement, insisting it wasn’t about rebuilding his commercial appeal. To underscore his point, he referenced recent streaming numbers as evidence that he didn’t need a publicity reset.
Musically, Ye is still preparing the release of his next studio album, Bully, which is now scheduled to arrive on March 20 after previously being expected earlier this year. His last official solo album, Donda, dropped in 2021. A follow-up, Donda 2, was initially tied to the Stem Player before an unfinished version later appeared on streaming platforms in April 2025.
Also in 2025, Ye’s life and career were explored in the documentary In Whose Name?. Director Nico Ballesteros recently revealed that while reviewing unused footage, he discovered material substantial enough to form an entirely new film—one he’s currently developing.
Between the масштаб of his Mexico City return, ongoing self-reflection, and another album on the horizon, Ye’s latest chapter continues to blend spectacle, controversy, and reinvention on a global stage.