Kanye West's London Festival Sparks Antisemitism Backlash

0:00On April 6, Kanye West is headlining all three nights of Monday's wireless festival from July 10th to 12th at Finsbury Park. That's his first UK show since Glastonbury back in 2015, drawing about 150,000 fans. But the bookings sparking major backlash over his history of anti-submitted comments and nods to Nazism. He's dropped tracks like one praising Hitler last May, sold controversial merch and got banned from social media four years ago for threats against Jewish people. Australia even denied him entry last year over that same song. UK leaders are fired up. Prime Minister Kier Starmer called it deeply concerning, stressing anti-symmetism has no place anywhere. Jewish groups say it's causing real pain, especially with attacks on synagogues and ambulances hitting record highs lately. Mundon's mayor labeled the comments offensive too. Sponsors like Pepsi and Diagio are already bailed on the fest. The home secretary could block West from entering if it's not good for public safety, and MPs plus the Lib Dem leader are pushing for a full UK ban.

1:06West did apologize in a big ad this year, saying he loves Jewish folks and blaming bipolar disorder for his wild moves. With tensions so high right now, everyone's watching if this show happens or gets shut down. You've been listening to music news today. AI-powered music coverage.