Ye, formerly Kanye West, schedules shows at Chicago’s Soldier Field this summer

Ye, the hip-hop artist formerly known as Kanye West, is set to perform in a handful of U.S. cities this summer — including at Chicago’s Soldier Field. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Eight shows were on the tour page on Ye’s website as of Monday … Read more

Kanye West postpones France show after officials said he was ‘not welcome’

Ye has postponed a concert in France that was scheduled for this summer, after officials in the country said he was not welcome and threatened to ban him over his antisemitic comments and songs. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The news comes just over a … Read more

Kanye West’s upcoming gig at Italy festival sparks debate after U.K. revoked rapper’s entry over antisemitic remarks

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. amid an uproar over his past antisemitic remarks has raised questions over the star’s upcoming performance in Italy this summer. The rapper, who changed his name to Ye, was scheduled to headline the Wireless Festival in London in July, but the event … Read more

Kanye West blocked from traveling to U.K. for a music festival

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Kanye West blocked from entering U.K. after criticism over past antisemitic remarks

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West was barred Tuesday from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to headline the Wireless Festival in July, after a backlash over Ye’s history of antisemitic remarks. Festival organizers canceled the three-day outdoor event as a result of the travel ban and said those who had bought tickets would … Read more

Kanye West offers to meet Jewish community as pressure builds for U.K. ban over festival backlash

LONDON — Ye has offered to meet members of the Jewish community in Britain, as he responded for the first time Tuesday to growing backlash over his status as headliner of a London music festival. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The rapper, formerly known as … Read more