HOUSTON – Rapper Kanye West’s conversation with Houston pastor Joel Osteen will take place during Lakewood Church’s 11 a.m. service today. Click here to learn how you can stream the event.
This evening, West will perform with his choir during Lakewood’s 7 p.m. service.
Here, we'll provide you with updates on West's appearances at Lakewood and all the wild moments before and after.
Kim Kardashian supports husband from the audience
Look who's sitting next to Kim.
"We are a Christian country."
"When you remove the fear and love of God, you create fear and love of everything else," West said.
Kanye takes to the stage 40 minutes into the service
"God has been calling me for a long time and the devil has been distracting me for a long time," West said.
"All the arrogance and cockiess y'all have seen me use before God, now I'm using it for him," West said. "It's like the devil stole all the good producers, all the good musicians, all the good artists, all the good designers, all the good business people and now the shift is going to change," West said. "Jesus has one the victory because now the greatest artist that ever existed is working for him."
11 a.m. service kicks off with musical performances
11am service at Lakewood is officially underway. @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/bL79Lb4fwI
— Taisha Walker (@KPRC2Taisha) November 17, 2019
Seats at Lakewood Church filling up fast ahead of 11 a.m. service
Just made it inside the sanctuary for the 11am service where @kanyewest will be in attendance. Seats are filling up fast here at Lakewood Church. @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/TabwwwhPIg
— Taisha Walker (@KPRC2Taisha) November 17, 2019
Kanye speaks with Joel Olsteen
The crowd at Lakewood erupted in applause this morning when Kanye said God is using the greatest musical artist ever created to do his work. @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/Aub6AWGkMO
— Taisha Walker (@KPRC2Taisha) November 17, 2019
During the 11 a.m. service, Kanye gives his testimony
During the 11am service Kanye told the crowd that God has been calling him for a while but he was distracted by the devil. @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/XIslipQYy9
— Taisha Walker (@KPRC2Taisha) November 17, 2019
Olsteen shares why he believes Kanye's spiritual awakening
Pastor Joel Osteen shared why he believes Kanye’s religious walk is real and not just for show. Then Kanye followed that up with prayer. @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/IzEnoEayoA
— Taisha Walker (@KPRC2Taisha) November 17, 2019
Olsteen, Kim and Kanye seen leaving service
Nori, Kim Kardashian West, Kanye West and Pastor Joel Osteen were all walking over to address the media after service. @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/FMoXTKuv6f
— Taisha Walker (@KPRC2Taisha) November 17, 2019
"Brothers from different walks"
Pastor Joel Osteen said he and Kanye are both brothers from different walks for life spreading God’s message. @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/vwY2Kr1Avt
— Taisha Walker (@KPRC2Taisha) November 17, 2019
Kanye speaks with media after service, says God is using him to spread his word.
Kanye shares how God humbled him and is using him to spread his (God’s) word. @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/CkwIR8r78j
— Taisha Walker (@KPRC2Taisha) November 17, 2019
Fans line up 14 hours early for concert
Kanye fans began lining up outside the Houston megachurch for the Sunday Service performance at 5 a.m., 14 hours before the 7 p.m. concert.
There’s already a small line of people waiting in line for the 7pm Kanye gospel concert at Lakewood Church. The folks in front tell me they’ve been out here since 5am, as in 14 hours early. KPRC TV Channel 2
Posted by KPRC2 / Click2Houston on Sunday, November 17, 2019