Sources respond to rumoured huge Kanye West Italy comeback show

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Kayne West‘s rumoured concert in Italy will most likely not be taking place.Speculation about the show was shared by outlets including Billboard, and suggested that West would host a surprise set in Italy later this month to celebrate his upcoming album with rapper Ty Dolla $ign.Previously, Billboard Italia reported that the surprise show would be held at the RCF Arena (previously known as Campovolo) in Reggio Emilia, on October 27.

However, the location had not been confirmed nor denied by West’s team.Speculation about a show with Ty Dolla $ign also grew at the start of the month, after the RCF venue initiated the construction of a large stage for a show scheduled for October 13.Now, sources have revealed that the rapper’s concert will likely not be taking place after all (per Billboard).

This comes as the surprise gig – which was allegedly being organised by Italian promoter Vivo Concerti – was never officially announced, and now the stage built on site has been dismantled, while the rapper returned to the US with his wife, Bianca Censori.Rumours were heightened earlier this month too, when West reportedly held an intimate listening party at a recording studio in Italy to debut his new album.

The album preview was hosted on Sunday (October 1), according to The Sun, and is said to have included a collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign.The rapper’s album with Ty Dolla $ign – whose real name is Tyrone William Griffin Jr. – was originally due for release on Friday, October 13, although this date was later pushed back.