Italy bans Kanye West, Travis Scott concerts over security concerns
Authorities cited public order risks, including expected crowds of 103,000 and possible counter-demonstrations, after Jewish community objections.
- On July 18, rapper Kanye West—who changed his name to Ye in 2021—saw his concert canceled at the Pulse of Gaia Festival in Reggio Emilia, Italy, after Prefect Salvatore Angieri cited public order and safety concerns.
- Angieri prohibited both West's performance and a consecutive concert by rapper Travis Scott, citing potential counter-demonstrations after the local Jewish community raised concerns over West's previous antisemitic remarks.
- West previously saw his London Wireless Festival appearance blocked by the UK Home Office in April, and later postponed a show in Marseille, France, after officials denied entry citing public safety concerns.
- Despite the cancellations, West remains scheduled to perform in Istanbul, Turkey, on Saturday and in the Netherlands on June 6 and 8, though his net worth previously plummeted from $2 billion to $400 million due to controversies.
- West has attributed past behavior to a manic episode caused by a car accident 25 years ago, yet authorities continue monitoring his events, citing the 'real risk of counter-demonstrations' while assessing public security needs.
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