Kanye West is inflicting a stir with a brand new casting name for his Sunday Service choir in Los Angeles, looking for male singers of all ages.
Kanye West returned to headlines this week after launching a curious casting name in Los Angeles for his Sunday Service choir, requiring chosen singers to shave their heads.
On Wednesday evening (March 12), West made waves as soon as once more by taking to social media to announce open auditions for brand new male choir members for his revived Sunday Service occasions, scheduled to restart on March 16.
In a stunning twist, West specified a strict grooming commonplace: “These chosen are required to shave their heads.” Nevertheless, he clarified, “shaved heads will not be required to audition.”
West’s recruitment drive consists of candidates as younger as 5 years outdated, with auditions slated for Thursday, March 13, at 4 P.M. at a yet-to-be-disclosed Los Angeles location.
candidates should RSVP by calling 424-547-2394 to safe their audition slot.
This improvement follows West’s latest Instagram tease. Earlier this week, West shared a screenshot of a dialog with Jason White, longtime director of the Sunday Service Choir, confirming the return.
Nevertheless, the thrill surrounding the announcement was rapidly overshadowed by controversy after West shared a picture depicting white robes and a pointed hood, which drew speedy backlash attributable to its disturbing resemblance to Ku Klux Klan apparel.
Kanye West’s Sunday Service
Sunday Service, launched on January 6, 2019, blended gospel-infused renditions of West’s hits alongside modern classics.
Beneath Jason White’s musical path, the choir carried out at high-profile venues, together with the 2019 Coachella pageant.
The group even launched a full album, Jesus Is Born, on Christmas Day 2019.
These unique occasions have been initially strictly invite-only, usually held at West’s Calabasas property. Attendees incessantly signed non-disclosure agreements and adopted a meticulous costume code that includes Yeezy-designed attire.
West’s renewed push to rebuild his Sunday Service Choir comes amid latest setbacks. In October 2024, a hearth destroyed his deserted $1.5 million church property in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley. Authorities indicated doable arson, although no accidents have been reported.
