Global star rapper Kanye West is ready to give a live performance for his Indian fans. Pinkvilla has exclusively learned that West is set to visit India for a massive concert in April 2026, marking the first time that the artist will visit the country for a performance. This would be a huge milestone as West is one of the most influential figures in contemporary music. The songwriter and record producer’s possible India tour could become one of the most talked about concerts of the year.
What is Kanye West known for?
Kanye West is known for his work in the hip-hop, rap, gospel, and experimental genres. West has pushed musical boundaries and left his mark in fashion as well as his music. West has won 24 Grammy Awards, making him one of the most decorated hip-hop artists in Grammy history. Some of his most famous tracks are Gold Digger, Stronger, Good Life, Ultralight Beam etc.
West’s previous visits to India
Although this will be West’s first official tour stop in India, he has visited the country before under different circumstances. Reports suggest that in 2009 he came to India for spiritual retreat, including a stay at an ashram, and in 2012 he came to Mumbai to promote his women’s fashion label and stayed at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.
International stars who performed in India
Artists and bands such as Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Maroon 5, Backstreet Boys, Akon, Demi Lovato and Justin Bieber have performed in the country in recent years through standalone concerts or major festivals, drawing huge crowds. Global music festivals like Lollapalooza India have brought artists like Shawn Mendes, Green Day, Jonas Brothers and Louis Tomlinson to perform here, highlighting the demand for international live music in the country.
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