Rapper Kanye West has committed $1 million to reopening Chicago’s South Shore historic 91-year-old Avalon Regal Theater which has been mostly vacant for nearly ten years.

Owner Jerald Gary told Perri Small of WVON 1690-AM “Kanye West has committed to investing $1 million into the Regal Theater project and has already invested enough for us to get some of the basic utilities on in the building, such as the electricity,” we’re very excited, it’s a long time coming, and we’re happy that someone has stepped up to the plate.”

Both Kanye and his wife Kim Kardashian visited the theater alongside Chance the Rapper in September.

Gary says the theater will be featured in the upcoming season premiere of the reality TV show, “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” airing March 31 on E!

“I am thrilled to have Kanye’s support as I work to reopen this landmark venue to the community and world,” Gary said in a note to the Sun-Times in September. “His global impact and influence can bring much needed positive attention to Chicago’s South Shore community.”