Kanye West concert in South Korea canceled over 'controversies'
Coupang and the Interpark ticket outlet did not elaborate on the controversies involving West, who is now known as Ye.
The U.S. rapper's latest controversy involves a song released this month entitled 'Heil Hitler,' which praises the Nazi leader and architect of the Holocaust.
The sportswear company Adidas ended its shoe collaboration with West in October 2022 over a series of antisemitic rants and sold the last pair of his Yeezy branded shoes in March.
Coupang and Interpark said all the tickets that had been sold for the single show in Incheon on May 31 would be fully refunded. Coupang, whose streaming service, Coupang Play, was organizing the concert, also suspended the sale of merchandise by West's Yeezy fashion line on Monday, it said.
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Despite the legal firestorm, the hip-hop star — who still averages 60 million monthly listeners on Spotify — is moving ahead with his music, set to release his 11th studio album, Bully, on September 26. Ye is next scheduled to perform live on November 29 in São Paulo, Brazil. Indecent Exposure Earlier this month, Kanye and Bianca walked the red carpet during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. The Heartless rapper wore an all-black ensemble while Censori wore a long, fuzzy black coat. However, at one point, she turned her back towards the cameras and dramatically let the outer piece fall to the floor. Bianca wore a sheer, flesh-colored minidress and opted to not wear anything underneath - with social media users condemning the 'disturbing' look and one calling the action 'indecent exposure.' Others expressed concern for the architect, with one penning: 'Can someone explain why this is cool?' 'Because to me, it's giving exploitation, trafficking. It's so weird and he objectifies her in front of the world. Someone help her, jeez,' they added, while another shared, 'She's clearly looking stressed out.' His commands to Censori moments before she removed the coat were revealed by lip reader Nicola Hicklin on TikTok. At one point, Hicklin claimed that West told Bianca, 'You're making a scene now,' and she responded by nodding her head. The lip reader added that the music artist also told her, ''Make a scene, I'll say it'll make so much sense.' Kanye - who also goes by Ye - then said, 'Drop it behind you and then turn, I got you.' Censori replied with, 'Alright let's go.' Bianca is no stranger to parading around in public in racy outfits since marrying the rapper. Some of her X-rated ensembles in the past included when she wore a nude bodysuit while clutching a purple pillow to her chest while in Italy with West in 2023. Last year she exposed her breasts in a completely see-through netted top as she made her way to the Melrose Tanning Company salon, opting not to wear a bra. She also previously eschewed a top in favor of bandage-like halter suspenders that only covered her nipples. A source previously told that Censori's father Leo had demanded that both his daughter and Kanye go to Australia to address his concerns over her racy looks. Just one month before, the rapper's ex Kim Kardashian requested that Bianca 'cover up' when around their four children. Kanye claims 'dominion' over Bianca West has claimed Bianca can't wear anything without his approval. After Bianca shocked the world when she attended the music awards completely naked under a sheer dress, exposing her breasts and genitals, Kanye lashed back at critics and claimed 'dominion' over his wife. The stunt made global headlines and many of Kanye's followers were quick to accuse the rapper of being 'abusive' and 'controlling' while using his wife's body 'as clout'. Addressing the backlash amid a vile anti-Semitic, sexist and homophobic rant in February, Kanye claimed that he has 'dominion' over Bianca but insisted he would never force her to wear anything she didn't feel comfortable in. He tweeted: 'I HAVE DOMINION OVER MY WIFE THIS AINT NO WOKE AS FEMINIST S**T SHES WITH A BILLIONAIRE WHY WOULD SHE LISTEN TO ANY OF YOU DUMB A** BROKE B*****S. 'PEOPLE SAY THE RED CARPET LOOK WAS HER DECISION YES I DONT MAKE HER DO NOTHING SHE DOESNT WANT TO BUT SHE DEFINITELY WOULDNT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DO IT WITHOUT MY APPROVAL YOU STUPID A** WOKE PAWNS.' He carried on his rant in the early hours, penning: 'Anyone who called my wife's Grammy look a stunt is dumb and laaaame yes youuuu.' 'She been dressing naked for 2 years. Now all of a sudden it's a stunt. Every single b***h on the planet wish they had her bravery body platform and access to money and a husband that supported they personal expression. 'There are a lot of things that had to converge for this moment to happen.' Since Kanye married Bianca in 2022 fans have expressed concern over her wellbeing, with the Australian architect continuously seen parading around in various states of undress. A day later he doubled down on his 'dominion' claims as he launched into another anti-Semitic rant where he targeted Jewish women. 'TO ALL JEWISH HUSBANDS COME GET YOUR B***H I JUST F****D THE SHIT OUT OF HER AND DONT WANNA HEAR HER YAPPING.' He continued, writing, 'There's a sweet Jewish named Jill with the best taste that lives in New York sending love to you from me and my wife i am speaking on behalf of my wife since i have dominion over her which is quite different than the dynamic i've seen at every shabbat i've been to.' Addressing the backlash amid a vile anti-Semitic, sexist and homophobic rant in February, Kanye claimed that he has 'dominion' over Bianca but insisted he would never force her to wear anything she didn't feel comfortable in A day later he doubled down on his 'dominion' claims as he launched into another anti-Semitic rant where he targeted Jewish women Bianca 'traumatized' by Kanye's vile rants Earlier this month it was reported that Bianca was left so 'traumatized' by Kanye's vile antisemitic diatribe that she is now refusing to continue shooting their new film. Bianca is playing the lead in a fictional art film, partly shot in Japan and co-created by West, and their creative circle, with a focus on the female body as 'something to showcase'. But she is reportedly struggling to recover from his repulsive rampage on X which saw him post a slew of antisemitic, homophobic and sexist slurs, as well as using his Yeezy website to sell a $20 white T-shirt featuring a swastika. The shocking three-day spree has left the fate of their $25 million film in jeopardy, with two producers on the verge of walking out, can reveal. 'Bianca is deeply traumatised by Ye's actions, and she does not align with these views at all,' an insider said. 'She is horrified by what he has done, as are so many people close to Ye. 'She is so put off by this that she is currently refusing to continue shooting.' They said the film is 'entirely funded' by the couple. Censori, an architecture graduate, had been described as a 'brilliant actress' after taking on the lead in the all-female cast. was previously told the production would deal with how 'shame over being naked is not natural to humans' and that 'obscenity exists only in the mind.' Shooting recently wrapped in Japan but was scheduled to continue at an undisclosed location. This is now on hold with its future 'uncertain' if Censori does not return. 'The situation is now at a standstill, as two producers involved in the project are on the cusp of quitting over his antisemitic rants,' the source said. 'With production paused over Bianca's refusal to continue, the future is uncertain.' West made mention of the film on X hours after their headline-grabbing red carpet stunt at the Grammys which saw Censori turn her back to photographers, drop her fur coat and expose her naked body underneath a sheer nude dress. 'My wife's first red carpet opened a whole new world,' wrote the Grammy-winner. 'I keep staring at this photo like I was staring in admiration that night Thinking wow I am so lucky to have a wife that is so smart talented brave and hot. 'She took a break from shooting her first film to make a movie in real life.' West renewed his attack on the Jewish community last week, referring to himself as a Nazi, claiming he 'loved Hitler,' and insisting that he will never 'trust or work with Jewish people' again. 'IM NEVER APOLOGIZING FOR MY JEWISH COMMENTS I CAN SAY WHATEVER THE F**K I WANNA SAY FOREVER WHERES MY F***ING APOLOGY FOR FREEZING MY ACCOUNTS SUCK MY D**K HOWS THAT FOR AN APOLOGY,' he wrote. Hours later he promoted his 'greatest performance art piece thus far' – a swastika T-shirt – during the Super Bowl. His Yeezy site was swiftly suspended by its hosts Shopify, with Isla Fisher and David Schwimmer spearheading a growing number of celebrities condemning him. The site closure was said to be a 'blow' for Censori as it had become a 'key source of income for them both, and she does not know how to recover from this.' 'When he endorsed the sale of items bearing a swastika and the phrase 'Hail Hitler' this crossed a line because his repulsive and hateful attack could have dangerous consequences,' the source said. The controversial artist, who recently claimed he was autistic after allegedly being misdiagnosed as bi-polar, unfurled a succession of shocking tweets over the weekend which included an array of anti-Semitic, homophobic and sexist slurs, as well as pornographic content, which saw his X account deactivated. Lewd Act on a Boat In Italy The pair are certainly no strangers to making global headlines. West and Censori caused a firestorm in August 2023 when they appeared to engage in an intimate act while on a boat ride in Venice, Italy. The pair were spotted enjoying an amorous moment on a water taxi as West exposed his bare buttocks in front of gawking tourists. Images of the couple showed the American rapper seated at the back of the river taxi while his wife placed her head in his lap. Venezia Turismo Motoscafi, the company that rented the boat to West and Censori, later confirmed to Daily Mail that the couple were 'no longer welcome' aboard their watercraft. In a statement, the company condemned the pair's bawdy activity and confirmed the driver was 'completely unaware' what occurred on the boat. 'On board, the driver had to keep a lookout for traffic and did not see these obscenities. If this had happened, he would have immediately disembarked and reported the transgressors to those in authority,' the company said. 'In addition, there was a third person on board the taxi, who accompanied Mr and Mrs West, who obstructed the captain's view to the stern in any case.' The third person was a woman who has been pictured chaperoning West and Censori during their Italian holiday. The company went on to denounce the couple's explicit display, saying: 'We completely dissociate ourselves from such acts and behaviour.' 'Mr West and his wife will certainly no longer be welcome on board our company's boats.' Meanwhile critics said the bawdy display was 'disrespectful' to residents of the conservative Catholic nation. A month later, West and Censori were spotted strolling through Italy while the Aussie went topless, holding a purple cushion to cover her breasts. Expert claims Kanye is 'dominating and controlling' Bianca A body language expert previously said that it appears like Kanye is 'dominating and controlling' Bianca based on their demeanors - revealing that all the 'affection' has disappeared from their relationship. Their over-the-top outfits and indecent behavior ignited fierce concern for Bianca's wellbeing among social media users - and even her friends. Body language expert Judi James has analyzed their interactions for - warning that Bianca's 'wary glances' and 'blank' stares hint that she has a 'desire to stop' the outlandish acts. She also noticed a 'lack of connection' between her and the rapper - and theorized that while they continue to put on a united front to the millions of people who are watching on, their relationship may be falling apart behind the scenes when the cameras aren't on them. 'Either these two are creating some bizarre form of performance art in a bid to gain attention and publicity or this is Kanye doing what looks like an extreme version of what he has been accused of before - dominating his partner and controlling her wardrobe choices,' she said. Kanye slammed for posting 'creepy' pictures of Bianca wearing barely any clothes Last year West was eviscerated by his own fans for sharing 'creepy' photos of Bianca on Instagram. He raised eyebrows by sharing three photos of Bianca to his 18.4M followers, with one captioned: 'No pants this year'. In the images, Bianca was seen posing around the couple's home wearing an extremely revealing bra, G-string, leather corset, stockings and a fur stole that barely covered her modesty. Fans were quick to express their distaste, with many urging Kanye to stop sharing explicit photos of Bianca for the sake of his children. 'This is kind of creepy because she's your wife, and you're treating her like a human dominatrix doll... not it,' one wrote, as another begged: 'Stop prostituting your partner.' 'At this point, you're turning a beautiful young woman into something you own and play with, not something you cherish,' yet another added. Others claimed Kanye's posts contradicted his Christian values. 'He preaches Christianity and then does things like this,' one disappointed follower wrote. Bianca's father fears that West is turning the architect into 'a tacky naked trophy' In 2024 it was reported that Bianca's convict father wanted a sit down and talk with Kanye over fears the rapper was pushing his daughter away from her family and turning her into a 'trashy commodity,' insiders have claimed. His request came as the Yeezy designer was pictured wearing no underwear underneath a pair of sheer stockings while out to dinner with the controversial musician in Paris, France - a look that could land her in prison or be forced to pay a hefty fine due to France's indecency laws. Insiders have told that Bianca's family is 'hurting' at watching their loved one being paraded around like a 'trophy pony' and have questioned how Kanye would feel in the future if a man was treating his daughters, North and Chicago, in the same way. 'Bianca's father Leo wants to have a proper sit down with Kanye and ask him what the hell he is thinking when he parades Bianca around like a trashy naked trophy pony,' said a source close to the Yeezy architect - whose father is the brother of a notorious gangland killer. 'He wants to ask Kanye what he would do if his daughters North, or Chicago, were seen in public half-naked in outfits encouraged by their husbands. 'He knows that there is no way in hell that Kanye would allow this for his daughters so it makes no sense why he would encourage this for his own wife.' Kanye has also been accused of 'shutting her out' from her family in Australia. 'If this isn't bad enough, the man who is supposed to protect Mr. and Mrs. Censori's daughter is the same man that is shutting her out from her own family,' the insider continued. 'Leo honestly wants to just sit Kanye down to let him know that he is hurting her family by turning his beloved daughter into a trashy-looking marketable commodity.' They finished: 'No man should ever encourage the woman that he loves to walk out in public and present herself like this. That isn't love. That is control.' Kim Kardashian tells ex-husband Kanye to make Bianca COVER UP when she's around their children Last year, Kim warned Kanye to tell Bianca to 'cover up' and refrain from wearing her infamously-scandalous outfits around their children, insiders have claimed. Kim, 44, is said to have an amicable relationship with Bianca – but is reportedly not a fan of her parading her risqué fashion in front of North, 11, Saint, nine, Chicago, seven and Psalm, five, whom she shares with the rapper. 'Kim instructed Kanye to never let Bianca dress like that around their kids,' a source told exclusively. 'She is truly surprised that Kanye would let his wife leave the house like that.' Unlike Bianca's raunchy wardrobe, Kim was asked to change her outfits if Kanye felt she was showing too much skin, with the artist heavily influencing her fashion choices during their seven-year marriage. 'Kanye did the same thing he is doing with Bianca to Kim throughout their marriage,' the source continued. 'The difference is that when Kanye dressed Kim, he was respected as a person – as an artist. 'Unfortunately, Kim knows what Bianca is going through – but she feels Bianca should have known what she was getting into.' The billionaire SKIMS founder talked openly about Kanye's influence over her fashion choices throughout their relationship. In a 2018 interview with W Magazine, she said: 'I always thought I had really good style – until I met my husband, and he told me that I had the worst style.' And in an episode of Keeping Up with The Kardashians, she said: 'Kanye has always dressed me. In the early 2000s, he would literally just send me random emails with all these looks and what my style should be.' When Kim disagreed with her husband's advice, he told her: 'You are my wife, and it affects me when pictures are too sexy.' Kanye previously criticized Kim's SKIMS brand for being 'overly sexualized.'She also revealed that he disapproved of her 2019 Thierry Mugler Met Gala dress, branding her corset a 'form of underwear' the night before the event.
