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Kanye West to finish new album on a livestream from Atlanta

‘Donda’ expected to launch soon after second Mercedes-Benz Stadium event.
Kanye West appeared at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Thursday, July 22, to preview his upcoming album, "Donda," for about 40,000 fans.

Credit: Courtesy of Apple Music

Credit: Courtesy of Apple Music

Kanye West appeared at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Thursday, July 22, to preview his upcoming album, "Donda," for about 40,000 fans.
By Shane Harrison
Aug 5, 2021

Kanye West has been living at Mercedes-Benz Stadium since previewing the album for about 40,000 fans, and now he’s going to finish it up there with a livestream.

ExploreOur report from the 'Donda' preview event

Apple Music has tweeted out an announcement about Kanye West’s planned launch of new album ‘Donda,’ urging fans to tune in as West “prepares and presents his 10th album #Donda, live from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta during an exclusive livestream event.”

Tonight’s second listening event had already been announced, but the livestream is a new addition. So now, no matter where you are, you can tune in to the happening at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The album is expected to be released soon after the event.

The highly anticipated album is named for West’s late mother, who was a professor at Clark Atlanta University when West was born here in Atlanta. His father, Ray West, is a former AJC photojournalist.

About the Author

Shane Harrison is the Arts & Entertainment editor for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and ajc.com. He has been with the AJC since 1990.

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