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Exclusive: Kanye West Adds Portugal Show Amid Tour And Album Buzz

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Kanye West continues to expand his global presence with a new concert date in Portugal. This stop comes as buzz builds around his upcoming album Bully and his highly anticipated world tour. Fans are showing up in droves for these shows. Kanye West is scheduled to perform at Algarve’s Estadio Algarve. This venue can hold around 30,000 spectators.

Tour Expansion Continues

The artist, formerly known as Kanye West, is adding more dates to his tour schedule. He has already added extra nights in Mexico City and Los Angeles due to high demand. Now, he’s set to revisit Southern Europe. He will perform in Portugal on August 7. A week prior, he is scheduled to play in Madrid. This expansion shows a strong continued presence in the music industry.

Album Release Updates

Meanwhile, there’s anticipation for Kanye West’s new album, Bully. Reports suggest the record is set to drop on March 27. The 13-track collection could potentially debut live at his New Delhi concert on March 29. However, given past delays, fans are cautious. Charlamagne Tha God mentioned hearing about a release this month. It remains to be seen if this timeline holds.

Malibu Mansion Woes

Separately, Kanye West’s former Malibu mansion is facing new troubles. The current owner, developer Steven Belmont, has filed for bankruptcy. This puts the $57 million beachfront property at risk of foreclosure. Belmont defaulted on an $18.5 million loan. This situation adds another layer to the mansion’s complicated history. Kanye West sold the property in 2024 after a significant loss.

The Mansion’s History

Kanye West bought the Tadao Ando-designed house in 2021 with ambitious plans. He aimed to transform it into a minimalist sanctuary. However, his vision shifted constantly during construction. He reportedly had handyman Tony Saxon strip the home bare. West ended up selling the gutted property for $21 million. This represented a $36 million loss, as reported by allhiphop.com. The mansion’s problems didn’t end with West’s departure. A jury later awarded Saxon $140,000 in March 2026. This was for unpaid wages and hazardous working conditions. Belmont’s subsequent ownership proved even more chaotic. His crypto-backed timeshare model failed. The property has faced multiple attempted flips without success. A foreclosure auction was scheduled for March 19, 2026. Belmont’s bankruptcy filing has temporarily paused the sale.

The Curse of the Mansion

The Malibu mansion has seemingly impacted everyone involved. Kanye West experienced a substantial financial loss. Tony Saxon pursued legal action for his work. Belmont and his investors have also faced significant losses. The mansion remains a concrete shell. It stands as a symbol of ambition gone awry on a prime piece of real estate

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