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U.K. issues Ye travel ban over antisemitism, leading to festival cancellation

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 3:25 PM

The rapper previously known as Kanye West, scheduled to perform this summer in London, was denied entry into the U.K. on the grounds that his presence "would not be conducive to the public good."

Ye, seen here in Los Angeles in 2025, was barred from entering the U.K. to perform at a festival this summer. The artist, previously known as Kanye West, has been attempting to comeback following a series of antisemitic statements.

The rapper previously known as Kanye West, scheduled to perform this summer in London, was denied entry into the U.K. on the grounds that his presence "would not be conducive to the public good."

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