Russian stadium says it will not host Kanye concerts
The controversial rapper now known as Ye was due to play two huge shows at St Petersburg’s Gazprom Arena, which now states it cannot host performances for contractual reasons
TL;DR
- Gazprom Arena in St Petersburg stated it will not host concerts by Ye due to not being the organizer and lacking a signed contract.
- The promoter, Say Agency, stated that the concerts are not cancelled, despite the venue's announcement.
- The concerts had been approved by Gazprom Arena via an official letter, but a rental contract was not yet signed.
- Ye's planned concerts in Russia have drawn controversy due to his past antisemitic remarks and sympathy towards nazism.
- Russian politicians have expressed opposition, with one calling for an investigation and another suggesting Ye perform traditional Russian songs.
- Ye has recently performed in several other countries despite controversies and is touring in support of his 12th solo album, 'Bully'.