Kanye West’s fans were left frustrated and disappointed after the rapper arrived late to his recent live show, which was further marred by technical problems via Yahoo. Reports indicate that the chaos prompted a loud chant from the crowd of 70,000 demanding refunds.
Some fans have described the event as the “worst concert ever,” with others accusing Kanye of lip-syncing to several of his songs.
Last Friday, tens of thousands of Kanye West supporters packed Shanghai Stadium, eager for the high-energy performance known to be a hallmark of his shows. However, their loyalty was met with disappointment as the event was plagued by numerous technical issues. The situation worsened when the rapper arrived more than 40 minutes late, despite fans having already waited several hours before the event began.
At some point during the chaotic event, fans who could no longer tolerate the issues began chanting for refunds right there at the venue, as seen in a viral clip on X.
Shanghai consumers DO NOT PLAY.
Massive crowd was shouting REFUND after Ye was late 40 minutes to his concert. https://t.co/vK75CurL0O pic.twitter.com/7ZFt3ynuv2
— 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐓𝐘𝐌𝐄 🇨🇳🇺🇸⚜️ (@DetroitShowtyme) July 12, 2025
Interestingly, tickets for the event had ranged from a hefty 980 yuan (about $137) to 2,680 yuan (nearly $374), with many fans opting for the higher-priced seats despite the cost.
It is unclear whether the rapper apologized to the crowd for his tardiness and the technical issues.
However, he did take to his X account to thank fans for attending the event.
