Kanye West concert in Italy cancelled over ‘public order and safety issues’
Reggio Emilia prefect stops gig after Jewish community ‘concerns’ over rapper’s previous antisemitic remarks
TL;DR
- Kanye West's concert in Reggio Emilia, Italy, scheduled for July 18, was cancelled.
- The cancellation was due to public order and safety concerns, influenced by the local Jewish community's objections to West's past antisemitic statements.
- Travis Scott's concert at the same venue on July 17 was also cancelled.
- The cancellations were attributed to ensuring public order and safety, especially given the consecutive scheduling of the events.
- Past controversies, including West's antisemitic remarks and previous concert cancellations in other countries, were considered.
- West has previously apologized for his remarks and stated he is not an antisemite.