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Who is IKON, The Company Behind The Ye U.S. Dates
IKON, the independent live entertainment company, promoted Kanye West’s (formerly known as Ye) recent sold-out stadium shows in Tampa,
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IKON, the independent live entertainment company, promoted Kanye West’s (formerly known as Ye) recent sold-out stadium shows in Tampa,
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LAS VEGAS, NV — IKON, the independent live entertainment company, promoted Kanye West’s (formerly known as Ye) recent sold-out stadium shows in Tampa, among the most talked-about live events of the year, with more U.S. dates on the horizon.
Ye’s recent stadium dates in Tampa, FL drew national attention, including widespread reporting after several news outlets obtained and published details of the venue agreement at Raymond James Stadium.
The Tampa Dates
Ye performed two shows at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on June 26 and June 28.
In the weeks leading up to the run, multiple news outlets reported on and leaked portions of the venue contract, a 38-page agreement that drew coverage over provisions limiting the publicly owned Tampa Sports Authority’s ability to cancel the events. First Amendment attorneys cited in that report the terms left officials with little legal room to halt the shows. (See: “Kanye West Tampa concerts: Why a bulletproof contract prevents cancellation” — FOX 13 Tampa Bay.)
More U.S. Dates Ahead
Tampa is one stop on a larger run. Ye has additional U.S. dates on the schedule, including stops in San Antonio and Chicago, and it is believed that more markets will be announced soon.
Who Is IKON?
IKON is one of the fastest-growing independent live entertainment producing companies in the country, delivering world-class arena concerts, stadium shows, residencies, and premium experiences across major U.S. markets.
With nearly 200 events produced and counting, IKON has built a track record that spans both stadium and arena scale, partnering with some of the biggest names across music and comedy. Its roster of marquee talent includes Lil Wayne, Janet Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga, Kevin Hart, Future, Martin Lawrence, and Katt Williams; a lineup that reflects the company’s reach across genres and its ability to deliver at the highest level of live entertainment.
That reach extends across some of the most important markets in the country and beyond. IKON has produced shows in Hawaii, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, San Francisco, and Tampa, building a footprint that few independent producers can match.
As the Ye 2026 run continues across the U.S., it does so under intense public scrutiny. The Tampa dates drew protests, petitions, and calls for cancellation tied to the artist’s past public statements, even as the shows went on as scheduled. With additional U.S. markets expected to be announced in the coming weeks, the run shows no signs of slowing down; and the conversation surrounding it is unlikely to quiet anytime soon.