Kanye West concert in Italy cancelled over ‘public order and safety issues’
Summary
A Kanye West concert in Italy was cancelled due to concerns about safety and public order. The cancellation followed worries from the local Jewish community about West’s past antisemitic comments and the potential for protests, as well as a nearby concert by rapper Travis Scott being cancelled for safety reasons.Key Facts
- Kanye West, also known as Ye, had a concert planned on 18 July in Reggio Emilia, Italy, which was cancelled.
- The city’s prefect halted the concert after concerns from the Jewish community about West’s previous antisemitic remarks.
- A Travis Scott concert on 17 July at the same venue was also cancelled to avoid safety problems from having two big events back-to-back.
- The venue holds around 103,000 people, raising worries about managing large crowds two days in a row.
- West previously faced cancellations in France and the UK due to similar concerns about his statements and actions.
- West has made controversial statements, including antisemitic posts and a song called "Heil Hitler."
- West apologized in a full-page ad, explaining his behavior was influenced by bipolar disorder.
- Both West and Scott have successful music careers, with multiple hit singles and albums in the UK.
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