Kanye West Has Several Special Guests Lined Up For "SNL" Performance: Report

BYAron A.Updated on September 26, 20225.0K Views

Singer Kanye West performs during 102.7 KIIS FM's Wango Tango at StubHub Center on May 9, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.

Teyana Taylor, Kid Cudi, and 070 Shake are reportedly joining Kanye West during "SNL."

This might be one of the biggest weekends in hip-hop this weekend. Not only did Lil Wayne just release his excellent fifth installment to Tha Carter V, but Kanye West is also gearing up to release his forthcoming project, Yandhi. Like most Kanye West album roll-outs, he stirred up some controversy ahead of its release including calling out Drake, Nick Cannon and Tyson Beckford over Kim Kardashian, and once again, rocked a MAGA hat along with a Kaepernick shirt during a visit to The Fader offices. Tomorrow, he'll release Yandhi as he takes over the SNL stage as the musical guest and he's reportedly bringing some friends with him.

Kanye West is reportedly bringing Teyana Taylor, Kid Cudi, 070 Shake to the SNL stage tomorrow with him, TMZ reports. Their sources also claimed that Lil Pump was supposed to make an appearance, but that doesn't seem like it would be likely since he's been behind bars of a probation violation. But we'll see.

'Ye's been in NYC all week, working on Yandhi as well as working with Spike Jonze to put the final touches on the creative direction of his performance. Sources say that the vibe at SNL has been "relaxed" and collaborative. Ye's reportedly been treated as part of the SNL fam.

Keep your eyes peeled for Kanye's performance on SNL tomorrow night.

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