Kanye West postpones France gig until further notice

Kanye West postpones France gig until further notice

American rapper Kanye West has declared the rescheduling of an event in Marseille, France, citing “until further notice” as the new timeline. This follows the cancellation of the Wireless Festival in the UK, where West was set to headline, after the government barred him from entering the country. The decision to block his attendance sparked a chain of events that now impacts his European tour plans.

French authorities, including Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, were reportedly considering a ban on the 11 June gig. An anonymous figure close to the minister told AFP that Nunez was “highly determined” to prevent the performance. This comes amid ongoing scrutiny of West’s public remarks, which have drawn criticism for their antisemitic and pro-Nazi undertones over recent years.

“After much thought and consideration, it is my sole decision to postpone my show in Marseille, France until further notice,” West, now known as Ye, stated in a Wednesday post on X.

Following his initial announcement, West added: “I know it takes time to understand the sincerity of my commitment to make amends. I take full responsibility for what’s mine, but I don’t want to put my fans in the middle of it. My fans are everything to me. Looking forward to the next shows.”

Originally, the Marseille concert was part of a summer European tour that also included London’s Wireless Festival. As of Wednesday, his official website still listed performances in Turkey, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, and Portugal across May, June, and July. Additionally, he was set to appear in New Delhi, India, in late May.

Last week, the UK Home Office revealed that West had submitted an ETA application to visit the country. The document explained that non-visa holders or those with existing UK status require this authorization for stays up to six months. The government cited concerns about his presence being “not conducive to the public good” as the basis for denying his entry.

West’s controversial statements date back to 2022, when he tweeted about targeting “death con 3 on Jewish people.” In the same year, he appeared on a podcast with Alex Jones, stating: “I see good things about Hitler.” His recent actions include a May 2025 song titled “Heil Hitler” and the sale of swastika-emblazoned merchandise.

West has been working to restore his reputation following a lengthy apology published in the Wall Street Journal in January. In the statement, he asserted: “I am not a Nazi or an antisemite. I love Jewish people.” He also acknowledged his bipolar disorder as a factor in losing “touch with reality.”