Kanye West Draws 118,000 to Istanbul Concert, Sets Stadium Record
The show marked West’s first Europe appearance in 11 years and drew fans from across Turkey and abroad, organizers said.
- On Saturday, Kanye West drew 118,000 fans to Istanbul's Ataturk Olympic Stadium, setting a record for the largest stadium performance in history. Travis Scott joined West for the opening night of his first European tour in 11 years.
- West has faced significant backlash across Europe for past antisemitic remarks, including comments praising Adolf Hitler and the use of Nazi imagery. This controversy prompted authorities in Britain, France, and Switzerland to block or cancel his appearances.
- In April, the British government denied West entry, ruling his presence "would not be conducive to the public good." Italian authorities simultaneously banned a July show at the 103,000-seat RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia following requests from Jewish communities and consumer group CODACONS.
- West published a full-page apology in the Wall Street Journal in January regarding his behavior. Despite widespread European closures, he continues touring with scheduled performances in the Netherlands on June 6 and 8.
- Confirmed tour dates include Albania, Georgia, and Spain later this summer. The Grammy-winning artist's latest album Bully debuted earlier this year, and his catalogue of 24 Grammy Awards positions him as one of music's most decorated figures.
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Kanye West Draws 118,000 Fans For Massive Istanbul Concert
Source: Revolt / Revolt Kanye West put on a historic show in Istanbul, performing in front of more than 100,000 fans. After a long wait, Ye brought his live show back to Europe for the first time since 2014, while also making his first-ever concert appearance in Turkey. According to Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency, an estimated 118,000 fans attended the concert. The massive crowd included fans who traveled from surrounding countries such as Br…
Kanye West claims record-breaking crowd at Istanbul concert
American rapper Kanye West held a massive concert at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul last night, where, according to the organizers, more than 118,000 people gathered. This, at least according to statements from the stage, broke the attendance record for a concert held at that stadium. During the performance, Ye addressed the audience and said. - I just want to tell you that we just broke the record. 118,000 people — the largest stadium …
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