Ye Elevates SoFi Stadium Residency with Surprise Appearances from Lauryn Hill and Travis Scott

A Star-Studded Second Night at SoFi

Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, continued his high-profile residency at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium on Friday, April 3, delivering a second sold-out performance that solidified his return to the live stage. While the production maintained the grand, minimalist aesthetic characteristic of his recent work, the evening was defined by a series of high-wattage guest appearances that electrified the 70,000-capacity venue.

The concert served as a testament to Ye’s enduring influence within the hip-hop landscape, bridging generations of talent. From the inclusion of his own family to the surprise arrival of legendary figures, the show was a carefully curated experience that balanced nostalgia with the experimental sounds of his latest project, Bully.

Lauryn Hill’s Commanding Presence

The most significant moment of the evening occurred midway through the set when Lauryn Hill emerged through a dense cloud of stage smoke. Her arrival was met with a thunderous reception, as she joined Ye for a powerful rendition of the 2004 hit “All Falls Down.” The track, which famously samples Hill’s “Mystery of Iniquity” from her MTV Unplugged No. 2.0 album, felt revitalized in the stadium setting.

Hill’s contribution extended well beyond a single feature. She commanded the stage for a performance of her classic “Doo Wop (That Thing),” which seamlessly transitioned into Ye’s “Believe What I Say.” The set took a deeply personal turn when Hill invited her sons, Zion Marley and YG Marley, to the stage. Together, they performed “Heartbeat,” “Crisis,” and the viral hit “Praise Jah in the Moonlight,” a track co-written by YG and his mother. This collaborative segment highlighted the generational continuity of the Marley and Hill musical legacy.

Travis Scott and the Sound of ‘Bully’

The concert also served as a platform to showcase material from Ye’s latest creative endeavor, Bully. Travis Scott, a frequent collaborator and protégé, joined Ye for a performance of the album’s lead single, “Father.” Scott, dressed in a mask and a shirt emblazoned with the word “Unsane,” brought a kinetic energy to the stage that contrasted with the more atmospheric moments of the show. Scott also treated the audience to a performance of his own Utopia hit, “Fein.”

Ye has previously drawn parallels between his current creative output and Hill’s seminal 1998 work. Speaking on The Download podcast in February 2025, he remarked, “I feel it is my Miseducation. It is my Gnarls Barkley album. Because Bully has a title and connotation that a lot of people are anti-bully. But I’m just hyper-next-level frequency right now.”

A Family Affair and Future Outlook

The evening was rounded out by appearances from CeeLo Green, who joined Ye for the title track of Bully, and André Troutman, who performed “All the Love.” Perhaps the most heartwarming moment of the night featured Ye’s 12-year-old daughter, North West, who showcased her burgeoning rap skills on “Bless Me” and “Piercing on My Hand.” Her presence on stage, following her appearance at the opening show earlier in the week, underscored the personal nature of this concert series.

With the momentum of the Bully release behind him, Ye is reportedly preparing for a global tour. His upcoming schedule includes a three-night headlining stint at the Wireless Festival in London this July, marking his first U.K. performance in over a decade, followed by additional dates in Italy.