- 4d ago
Kanye West concert in Madrid goes ahead despite antisemitism backlash and European cancellations
The rapper's performance at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on 30 July follows cancellations in six European countries over his repeated antisemitic statements, Holocaust denial, and praise for Adolf Hitler.
- Jul 23
Albanian police fire tear gas and water cannon at Tirana protesters opposed to Trump-linked resort and Kanye West subsidy
Police used tear gas and water cannon outside the Albanian parliament on Thursday as demonstrators tried to breach security cordons, the latest escalation in weeks of protests against a luxury hotel project linked to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner.
- Jul 12
Thousands march in Tirana for 42nd night demanding PM Rama’s resignation and opposing Trump-linked resort amid fury over Kanye West concert
Demonstrators in Albania’s capital also targeted a luxury hotel project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, and Kanye West’s concert, while an anti-corruption investigation probes a land price jump from 5.5 million euros to 122 million euros.
- Jul 10
Albania defends 4-million-euro subsidy for Kanye West concert as anti-corruption protests rage
Prime Minister Edi Rama says the funding prevents embarrassment as ticket sales fall far short of the 60,000-capacity target; artists protest using public money for a rapper known for antisemitic diatribes.
- Jun 21
San Antonio mayor calls for cancellation of Kanye West's July 4 concert at Alamodome
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones called for the cancellation of Kanye West's July 4 concert at the Alamodome, citing his history of antisemitic remarks and hate speech. Her statement follows similar pushback from Florida Senator Rick Scott and cancellations in Europe.
- May 30
Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts in Reggio Emilia, citing public safety and risk of protests
Italian authorities have banned back-to-back July concerts by Kanye West and Travis Scott at Reggio Emilia's RCF Arena, citing public order concerns, the risk of counterdemonstrations, and West's history of antisemitic remarks.
