Kanye West's Italian Concert Cancelled Amid Safety Concerns
Kanye West concert in Italy cancelled over ‘public order and safety issues’
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Kanye West's concert at the Pulse of Gaia festival in Reggio Emilia, Italy, scheduled for July 18, has been cancelled due to public safety concerns raised by the local Jewish community regarding his past antisemitic remarks. A concert by Travis Scott on July 17 was also cancelled for similar reasons.
- 01The concert cancellation was ordered by Salvatore Angieri, the prefect of Reggio Emilia, after concerns from the local Jewish community.
- 02Both concerts were deemed a risk to public order due to their close scheduling and expected large crowds.
- 03West has faced backlash for previous antisemitic comments, including a controversial song and social media posts.
- 04In April, West's show in Marseille was postponed after he was denied a UK visa, leading to further cancellations.
- 05Despite these cancellations, West is still scheduled to perform in Turkey and the Netherlands in June.
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Kanye West's concert at the Pulse of Gaia festival, set for July 18 in Reggio Emilia, Italy, has been cancelled due to public order and safety concerns. The decision was made by Salvatore Angieri, the city's prefect, following worries from the local Jewish community about West's previous antisemitic remarks. This cancellation also affects a concert by fellow rapper Travis Scott on July 17, as both events were scheduled at the RCF Arena, which has a capacity of around 103,000. The prefect's statement highlighted the risks associated with large crowds and the potential for counter-demonstrations. West's history of controversial statements, including a song titled
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The cancellation of these concerts affects local event attendance and economic activity in Reggio Emilia.
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