Pakistan, Dec. 28 -- Kanye West has reignited excitement among fans after confirming that a new album is officially on the way during an unexpected appearance at a live comedy show in Los Angeles.

The surprise moment unfolded when West stepped onstage during a performance by Deon Cole, delighting the audience and quickly shifting attention toward his long-anticipated musical comeback after a relatively quiet period.

After exchanging jokes and light banter, Cole asked West what fans should expect next, prompting the rapper to casually confirm "new album," a brief response that instantly triggered loud cheers and renewed online speculation.

The appearance added to a string of unexpected public moments by West this year, including a surp...