Kanye West Holds Massive "Donda" Listening Party in Chicago

On Thursday, Kanye West, who recently filed to legally change his name to just Ye, had his third stadium listening party for his latest album, "Donda".

West celebrated his new album with about 40,000 fans inside Chicago’s Soldier Field, after holding two similar events at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The rapper built a replica of his childhood home topped by a cross in the center of the field, where he and several guest stars appeared on the porch.

The group included Travis Scott, Marilyn Manson, Shenseea, Westside Gunn, DaBaby, Don Toliver, Larry Hoover Jr., and Rooga.

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Manson is a controversial choice. He made headlines in the past period after a cascade of sexual assault and abuse accusations from women, including ex-girlfriends and an assistant. The "This Is Halloween" singer turned himself in to authorities last month on assault charges.

This was not the only moment of spectacle. The event featured a faceless group in black gear with the rapper's mother's name on their jackets.

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West's estranged wife, Kim Kardashian West, had also attended the massive event, with their four children.

She also partook in the show, emerging from the audience in a wedding dress months after filing for porce from the rapper.

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The show also featured a figure that appeared to be the rapper sitting, on fire, in a flaming house.

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West was also seen standing in front of the house surrounded by what seemed a ring of fire.

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"Donda" marks West's 10th studio record, which is named after his late mother, suffered multiple delays after being initially promised a year ago.

The album features contributions from hip hop stars such as The Weeknd and Travis Scott, as well as a sample from Lauryn Hill.