Kanye West
Coverage of Kanye West in the Nexus archive.
- Albanian PM defends €4 million Kanye West concert
Albania is hosting a €4 million Kanye West concert despite several European countries banning his performance. Albanian PM Edi Rama claimed the gig would generate €100 million in revenue for the country.
- Rick Scott pushes to cancel Florida Ye shows
Rick Scott is campaigning to cancel a concert by rapper Ye in Tampa Bay, but the event is still scheduled to occur this weekend at Raymond James Stadium. The concert, featuring Ye formerly known as Kanye West, is set for two shows despite Scott's efforts.
- Scott, Moody call on Tampa officials to cancel Kanye West’s planned shows
Florida U.S. Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody called on the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel Kanye West's June concerts at Raymond James Stadium, citing his history of antisemitic comments. The TSA denied using taxpayer funds for the shows and defended the event as a free-speech issue.
- U.S. Sen. Rick Scott pushes to cancel Kanye West’s Tampa concerts
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott urged the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel Kanye West's concerts at Raymond James Stadium due to West's antisemitic remarks. The authority stated they support free speech but do not condone offensive content. West has faced backlash for past antisemitic posts and lost a major Adidas deal.
- Marco Rubio drops Kanye West lyrics to describe Israel-Hezbollah war in Lebanon
Marco Rubio used Kanye West lyrics to describe the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon. The reference was made in the context of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
- Italy bans Kanye West concert over security concerns
Italy has banned a Kanye West concert in Reggio Emilia over public safety concerns, following requests from the local Jewish community and other bodies. The decision was announced by the province's prefect, Salvatore Angieri, as part of the Pulse of Gaia Festival.
- Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns
Italy has banned concerts by Kanye West and Travis Scott due to security concerns. Local authorities stated that the cancellation of other West concerts influenced the decision.
- Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns
Italy has banned concerts by Kanye West and Travis Scott due to security concerns. The decision was influenced by the cancellation of other West concerts.
- Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments
Kanye West's concert in Poland was canceled due to his history of antisemitic comments. The UK government also blocked his entry over pro-Nazi and racist statements.
- Kanye West postpones France gig following UK ban
Kanye West has postponed a scheduled performance in France following a UK government decision to block his entry into the country. The UK's ban on the rapper comes a week after the announcement, leading to the rescheduling of his event.
- Kanye West postpones France gig until further notice
Kanye West has postponed his scheduled performance in France following the UK's decision to block his entry. The rapper was set to headline a music festival in the UK earlier this year, which was impacted by the visa restrictions.
- Kanye West postpones concert in France amid calls for him to be banned after he was barred from entering UK
Kanye West has postponed a concert in France following his ban from entering the UK. The decision comes amid ongoing calls for him to be banned due to his recent restrictions in the UK.
- Kanye West postpones concert in France amid calls for him to be banned after he was barred from entering UK
Kanye West has postponed a concert in France following his recent ban from entering the UK. The decision comes amid growing calls for him to be banned in France due to his controversial remarks and actions.
- Keir Starmer should do more to stop radical Islamists coming to Britain rather than banning celebrities like Kanye West, ex-Tory minister says
An ex-Tory minister criticizes Keir Starmer for prioritizing the ban of celebrities like Kanye West over addressing the threat of radical Islamists entering Britain. The comment highlights concerns about Starmer's focus on cultural issues rather than security measures.