Kanye West‘s second Donda listening party at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta was a more theatrical event than the first party.
His estranged wife, Kim Kardashian, arrived with their four children to supported Kanye at his latest listening party on Thursday, Aug. 5.
Kim, 40, and the couple’s kids – North, 8, Saint, five, Chicago, 3, and 2-year-old Psalm – were in attendance for the bash.
According to TMZ, Kim was joined by family friends, including her KKW Chief Marketing Officer Tracy Romulus and her children, at the event.
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) August 6, 2021
The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star shared some photos on Twitter, including one picture of her designer outfit which, like Kanye’s and their children’s, was designed by Balenciaga.
The fashion house’s artistic director, Demna Gvasalia, served as creative director for the Donda listening party.
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— Photos Of Kanye West (@PhotosOfKanye) August 6, 2021
The reality star and her children also attended Kanye’s first listening party on July 22 in his birthplace Atlanta, Ga.
The 44-year-old rapper held the event at the stadium, where he has been living while finishing off the album with his producer, aspiring rappers and other hangers ons.
Thursday night’s event, which was livestreamed on Apple Music, was more theatrical than the first preview.
— Elliott Wilson (@ElliottWilson) August 6, 2021
It began with a 24-hour livestream video of the rapper’s bedroom at the arena, showing Kanye and others finishing the record. Kanye was also seen sleeping peacefully in a windowless room for several hours before the show.
Out on stage, Kanye stood in a minimal set featuring a bed and was eventually circled in the stage area by a crowd of people.
The album played in a different order to the the previous event and included new songs featuring singer The Weeknd, and rappers Lil Yachty, Lil Durk and Jay Electronica.
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— Photos Of Kanye West (@PhotosOfKanye) August 6, 2021
The climax of the event saw Kanye “levitating” out of the half empty stadium while his single “No Child Left Behind” played.
According to pre-order information, the 24-track collection will be released on August 9 on Apple Music.
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— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) August 6, 2021
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— dondasplace (@dondasplace) August 6, 2021