Ye and Big Sean Bury the Hatchet Live on Stage in Chicago

Ye and Big Sean are officially back on good terms. The two hip-hop stars put an end to their bitter fallout during night one of Ye’s homecoming stadium run at Chicago’s Soldier Field, where Sean popped up as a surprise guest in front of a roaring hometown audience. The surprise link-up marks a complete turnaround for the hitmakers. Big Sean spent over a decade signed to Ye’s G.O.O.D. Music imprint from 2007 through 2021, but their close brotherhood imploded when financial tensions boiled over behind the scenes. According to reports, the Detroit artist previously alleged that he was shorted millions of dollars tied to his recording agreement. Things got even nastier during an infamous 2021 podcast appearance. While visiting *Drink Champs*, Ye brutally claimed that bringing Big Sean onto his record label was the absolute "worst thing" he had ever done in his entire life. Big Sean later fired back online before scrubbing his social media posts, leaving fans convinced the legendary duo would never reconcile.

Why did Ye and Big Sean fall out?

That bad blood dissolved under the stadium lights in the Windy City. Big Sean stepped out as the very first surprise guest during Ye's setlist, prompting a wave of nostalgia across the venue. Reports indicate the pair squashed the drama in real time, exchanging love on the mic before launching straight into their beloved classics. Audience members watched the two icons run through memorable collaborative hits from their joint *Cruel Summer* era, bringing down the house with high-energy renditions of "Clique" and "Mercy." Rap veteran 2 Chainz also joined the party, taking the stage to complete the nostalgic reunion on "Mercy."

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Did Big Sean perform at Ye Chicago concert?

Beyond delivering their shared festival anthems, Big Sean stuck around to command the arena solo. He delivered a performance of his Diamond-certified single "I Don't F--k With You," a track that features E-40 and was produced by Mustard. The public reunion signals a fresh chapter between the two stars after years of bitter words. Ye's Chicago concert serves as the kickoff for his broader lineup of domestic stadium shows.