San Antonio mayor wants Ye’s July 4 concert canceled over past hate speech
City officials cite First Amendment constraints while Jewish organizations and elected leaders urge cancellation over the artist's antisemitic statements and merchandise.
- On Monday, San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones called for cancellation of Ye's July 4 concert at the city-funded Alamodome, citing the rapper's history of antisemitic remarks.
- Repeated inflammatory remarks, including praise of Adolf Hitler and the track 'Heil Hitler,' have fueled international scrutiny and prompted event cancellations overseas.
- A coalition of Jewish organizations and officials including Commissioner Moody are urging the city to pull the event, arguing 'Military City USA' should not host him.
- Despite the outcry, the concert remains scheduled at the Alamodome, as city officials warn that canceling could risk a First Amendment violation under existing contractual obligations.
- Councilwoman Misty Spears acknowledged the city's limited options for this event but intends to work with recruiters to reconsider how future facility bookings are handled.
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Majority of San Antonio City Council opposes canceling Ye concert
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Majority of San Antonio City Council signs letter opposing cancellation of Ye concert
Six members of the City Council said canceling the Ye concert would constitute censorship. Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has drawn criticism and faced concert cancellations following a series of antisemitic statements and other hate speech.
San Antonio Mayor, 20 Local Jewish Groups Call for Cancellation of Kanye West July 4 Concert in Texas City
Rapper Kanye West holds his first rally in support of his presidential bid in North Charleston, South Carolina, US, July 19, 2020. Photo: REUTERS/Randall Hill The mayor of San Antonio, Texas, along with a coalition of 20 local Jewish organizations have called for the cancellation of a July 4 concert by Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) in the city, after several of his shows worldwide were cancelled due to his past antisemitic actions. “Military…
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