OREANDA-NEWS American rapper Kanye West will come to Russia and give two concerts in St. Petersburg on October 10 and 11, the Say Agency concert agency told RIA Novosti.

"Kanye West - Ye. St. Petersburg on October 10 and 11, 2026. Gazprom Arena," the message says.

Ye (formerly Kanye West) is the stage and official name of American rapper, producer, designer and entrepreneur Kanye Omari West. The musician began using the pseudonym Ye, and in 2021 he officially changed his name in the documents. His work combines rap with elements of soul, pop, electronica, indie rock and gospel. West is one of the most influential artists in hip-hop, the winner of 24 Grammy Awards and the author of such famous albums as The College Dropout, Late Registration and My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.