Tour Stop Announced
Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, will perform at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Saturday, Nov. 7, as part of his "Ye Live Concert Tour 2026," according to a news release from the venue. The concert will mark Ye's first performance at the home of the Dallas Cowboys, as reported by FOX 4 News, which cited the stadium's social media announcement.
The stadium tour is Ye's first since 2016 and supports his latest album,Bully His previous tour also stopped in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with a 2016 show at American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Tickets for the Arlington show go on sale at 10 m. Central time on Sept. 10, with a presale beginning Sept. 8 at 10 , according to The Dallas Morning News. More information is available on the tour's website.
Context of Controversies
The announcement comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Ye's past statements. The rapper has faced backlash for antisemitic comments and his use of Nazi imagery in recent years, as noted by both The Dallas Morning News and FOX 4 News.
In January 2026, Ye issued a formal apology through a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal. According to The Dallas Morning News, he attributed his behavior to a neurological injury from a 2002 car crash and his struggles with bipolar disorder, describing "disconnected moments" where he was out of touch with reality and acted recklessly.
"I regret and am deeply mortified by my actions in that state, and am committed to accountability, treatment, and meaningful change. It does not excuse what I did, though. I am not a Nazi or an antisemite. I love Jewish people," he wrote, as quoted by The Dallas Morning News.
FOX 4 News reported that Ye attributed his comments to mental health struggles but said they did not excuse his actions.
International Cancellations and San Antonio Show
Several of Ye's international performances have faced disruptions. FOX 4 News reported that the United Kingdom revoked his visa before a scheduled April appearance at the Wireless Festival, and Italian officials announced the cancellation of two July shows, citing security concerns. The Dallas Morning News also noted that several shows in Europe were canceled amid concerns from local authorities about Ye's past antisemitic comments.
These controversies extended to Texas when San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones called for the cancellation of Ye's July 4 show at the Alamodome. According to FOX 4 News, the mayor said she supported canceling the performance because of Ye's history of hate speech and antisemitic comments. Six San Antonio City Council members opposed Ye's rhetoric but said allowing the concert at a public venue did not amount to an endorsement, also citing an estimated $1.7 million in projected revenue for the city, as reported by FOX 4 News.
The San Antonio performance went on as planned, according to The Dallas Morning News, which reported it sold more than 61,000 tickets. FOX 4 News reported that more than 60,000 fans attended, making it the second-largest concert in the venue's history.
Upcoming Concert Details
The Arlington concert is scheduled to take place just over a month after the San Antonio show. While the announcement did not list additional tour dates or ticket prices, tickets for the Nov. 7 performance will be available through the stadium's website, as noted by FOX 4 News.