US EditionFrench Minister Seeks Ban of Kanye West Concert in Marseille
French officials are weighing a ban as tickets remain on sale for the June 11 show, citing West’s antisemitic remarks and past offensive behavior.
- On Tuesday, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced he is 'highly determined' to ban Kanye West's June 11 concert at the Orange Velodrome in Marseille, exploring all possibilities to block the performance.
- West's potential ban follows years of conduct including antisemitic remarks, public admiration for Adolf Hitler, and release of a song titled 'Heil Hitler' alongside a swastika-emblazoned T-shirt.
- Britain previously blocked West by denying his Electronic Travel Authorisation because his 'presence would not be conducive to the public good,' forcing cancellation of his Wireless Festival headlining slot and the entire 2026 event.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer called West's booking 'deeply concerning,' yet Migration Minister Bart van den Brink said last week the Netherlands currently has no plans to bar the rapper.
- West published an apology in the Wall Street Journal stating his 'only goal is to come to London and present a show of change,' seeking to meet with Jewish community members, while Marseille tickets remain on sale.
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France's Interior Minister wants to prevent a concert by US rapper Kanye West. "All options are being examined," it was announced on Tuesday. This comes in response to the musician's antisemitic remarks. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has already spoken with the prefect of Marseille and its mayor, Benoît Payan, where West is scheduled to perform. Payan had already stated in early March that the rapper was not welcome in his city. "I refuse to l…
France Looking to Ban Kanye West From Performing After UK Cancellation
It looks like the U.K. isn’t the only country trying to keep Kanye West out. In a report from POLITICO, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez is working diligently to prevent Ye from performing at the Marseille Vélodrome. In exploring “every possibility,” Nuñez spoke with local leaders in order to stop the show. Marseille Mayor Benoît Payan let it be known how he feels about the prospect of Mr. West performing in his city. “I refuse to let Marseille b…
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