Bono could not make it to the World Aids Day concert on Monday in New York, as he was still recovering from a cycling accident.
But thankfully he got some help from fellow music icons to keep the show going, including Yeezus rapper Kanye West.
The 37-year-old made a last minute appearance as he and Bono's replacements Chris Martin and Bruce Springsteen were only announced that same day as performers.
Filling in: Kanye West made a last minute appearance at World Aids Day held in New York's Time's Square on Monday
The rapper turned fashion designer performed some of his fan favourites including Jesus Walks, Stronger, and Touch The Sky.
Wearing a grey hoodie and oversize shirt, he took energetically to the stage in his notorious leather jogging pants.
Dancing around, the husband of Kim Kardashian even took an athletic leap in the middle of a song, proving he's not just a master of flow.
HIts: The rapper turned fashion designer performed some of his fan favourites including Jesus Walks, Stronger, and Touch The Sky
In style: Wearing a grey hoodie and oversize shirt, he took energetically to the stage in his notorious leather jogging pants
Ripping it off: Kanye tugged at his clothes during the rousing performance
Meanwhile, Springsteen and Coldplay's Martin performed with U2 Minus 1 in New York's Time Square, filling in for the group's injured lead singer Bono who is recovering from a cycling accident.
The two rock stars joined the other members of the Irish band, Adam Clayton, The Edge and Larry Mullen Jr., to perform U2 songs.
Carrie Underwood also performed at the concert on World AIDS Day.
Multi-tasking: Dancing around, the husband of Kim Kardashian even took an athletic leap in the middle of a song, proving he's not just a master of flow
The replacements: Springsteen and Coldplay's Martin performed with U2 Minus 1 in New York's Time Square, filling in for the group's injured lead singer Bono who is recovering from a cycling accident
'This year is a World Aids Day like no other,' Bono, who was hurt in New York last month, said from Dublin in a statement on the group's website.
'Today, 13 million people have access to life-saving treatment, up from 300,000 just over 10 years ago. Americans don't know the role they've played in this fight. Tonight's event is to inform them and thank them,' the 54-year-old rocker added.
A report released on Monday showed the evolution of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS has slowed and could be a factor contributing to a turning point in the pandemic that began more than 30 years ago.
Bumping along: Carrie Underwood also performed a set as she covered up her pregnant belly in fuzzy coat
Packed: Kanye's set got the crowd going wild
United Nations data show that in 2013, 35 million people were living with HIV, 2.1 million people were newly infected with the virus and some 1.5 million people died of AIDS.
Bono, who has lobbied for a variety of causes including debt relief, world poverty and AIDS, was hurt when he tried to avoid another cyclist in New York's Central Park. He sustained injuries to his face, shoulder blade and arm, which required hours of surgery.
Three metal plates and 18 screws were needed to repair the bone in his upper arm, which was shattered in six places.
He will have intensive therapy but is expected to make a full recovery.
Rainy day: The star looked unimpressed as he arrived at the venue in a bit of a drizzle
Casual clothes: Kanye arrived at JFK Airport earlier in the day wearing a fur-lined parka
Keeping a low profile: The rapper marched straight through the terminal to his waiting car
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