Kanye West makes unusual gesture for Turkey fans ahead of show

Kanye West has been known for keeping a stone face for the paparazzi in his hometown, stealing spotlight anywhere he goes.

The 48-year-old rapper made a rare appearance, exiting his hotel in Istanbul.

However, he did not hold back his smile as he greeted the fans waiting for him outside the hotel where he is staying for his performance.

The admirers began cheering loudly for the I Wonder hitmaker, who then proceeded to click pictures with the crowd.

One of the X users gushed about the unexpected meet and greet, writing: “THAT SHOULD BE ME.”

Another netizen pointed out: “First time laughing,” while a third stated: “We saw the guy smiling for the first time in 4 years.”

The musician is scheduled to perform for Istanbul fans at the Ataturk Olympic stadium.

It is being considered a record-targeting show as he continued to face bans in Europe due to his several controversies that sparked in the past.

Last year, the singer made the headlines for his Grammy stunt alongside his wife Bianca Censori which was followed by debatable opinions on various topics.

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While he is facing a considerable resistance in putting up a show at several different places, he recently earned a green signal to perform in the Netherlands on his birthday.

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