Kanye West has had a rough few months in his music career, especially because of his controversial statements in the recent past. As a result, West has often resorted to staying away from the public eye and limelight. However, West recently returned to the stage when he teamed up with Travis Scott for a concert in Orlando.
West and Scott were formerly in relationships with half-sisters Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner. However, the duo of rappers go way back and have collaborated on numerous occasions. Their recent performance together proved to be a throwback for fans while serving as a homecoming for West, who returned to the stage after a lengthy absence. Here is everything you need to know about Kanye West and Travis Scott’s recent team-up.
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Kanye West Reunites With Kylie Jenner’s Ex Travis Scott For a Concert
Kanye West recently returned to the stage by reuniting with old friend Travis Scott. The latter was in Orlando on a tour, and West attended Scott’s Circus Maximus concert where he also performed. On January 31, 2024, West and Scott were spotted practicing for the concert and performing soundchecks at the Kia Center arena in Orlando, Florida.
Travis Scott reunited with Kanye West at a concert
West was seen in an all-black outfit, sporting a Jason Voorhees face mask. A day later, West appeared on stage with Scott in a similar look. West reportedly performed songs such as from his 2010 album . West also tuned listeners back to his iconic hits such as and .
West performed , a song from his upcoming album of the same name in collaboration with Ty Dolla Sign. Scott was pleased to be in the company of his frequent collaborator and reportedly shared words of praise for West. Those in attendance at the concert tweeted Scott as stating the following during the concert:
“I wouldn’t be here on this stage without my brother, man. He opened up these doors for me. […] Make some noise for the greatest of all time.”
— Travis Scott on Kanye West in Orlando 🫂 pic.twitter.com/BytZ94RTKV
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) February 1, 2024
Scott and West first collaborated in 2012 when the former signed a publishing deal with West’s GOOD Music. Together the duo has made hit songs such as Iand . West and Scott’s children are also cousins through their former relationships with Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner.
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Kanye West’s career has taken a downturn, especially after his divorce from Kim Kardashian late in 2022. West reportedly also went through mental health issues and made several controversial statements around the same time. West’s last studio album, titled , was released back in 2021.
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, a follow-up to his previous album, was given a demo status because of its unfinished nature. The album was left incomplete as West took a step back from the limelight. While West did appear at Rolling Loud in 2022 he has mostly stayed absent from stage performances. However, West’s appearance at Travis Scott’s concert hints that West is planning a major comeback.
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West has been working on a collaborative studio album with Ty Dolla Sign since August 2023. The album titled is expected to be released in three volumes. The first volume will drop on February 9, 2024. The remaining two volumes will be released on March 8, 2024, and April 5, 2024. As a result, it is safe to say that West will make his comeback to music in a major way this year.