Swiss Soccer Club Cancels Kanye West Concert
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Swiss soccer club FC Basel canceled an upcoming concert by Ye, formerly Kanye West, stating that supporting the show conflicted with their values after a thorough review of the request.
- FC Basel is among several venues canceling or postponing Ye's concerts amid backlash over his antisemitic remarks and controversial actions.
- Ye's concert in Poland was canceled due to "formal and legal reasons," with Poland's culture minister condemning the show as unacceptable because of Ye's history of promoting hate.
- Earlier cancellations include a postponed Marseille concert in France and the cancellation of his UK performance at Wireless Festival after he was denied entry.
- Despite the controversies, Ye performed two sold-out shows at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium earlier this month.
