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Hindustan Times
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Pro-Palestinians programmed, voted against Trump: Watch Kanye West's rant
Kanye 'Ye' West is no stranger to controversy, and the American rapper seems to have waded into another one, saying that anyone who brings up Palestine was likely 'programmed' and were the same people who voted against Donald Trump. Kanye has also been facing flak on the work front, after he was late to the Shanghai show.(AP) A video of Kanye has been circulating online. HT has not independently verified the authenticity of this video. What's Kanye saying? Kanye, in the expletive-laden video, can be heard saying, 'You nig** don't know about Palestine, you don't give a f*** about it. The media made you give a f*** about it, and it's shit that you just put up on your motherf***in timeline.' This rant from Kanye comes after his many anti-Semitic posts, and glorification of Hitler on social media. On the work front Kanye has been facing flak on the work front, after he was late to the Shanghai show, with many fans demanding refunds. 'Was hard to get tix for him in Shanghai but got it. Was hyped af. Couldn't even sleep night before. But. Worst concert I've ever been to. @kanyewest u can be better,' one commented after the rapper was almost 40 minutes late after what was billed as his grand return to China after 17 years. 'Mostly lip synching. His microphone must have been up less than 20 per cent of the time,' another said, adding, 'For the encore, he disappeared for over 20 minutes at one point as tracks like Wolves just played out with him nowhere in sight. I could have just played your music at home man. Came to see u perform????' Troubles on the personal front Ye is facing troubles on the personal front as well, with an amended lawsuit from former assistant Lauren Pisciotta, accusing him of sexual assault, battery, stalking and sex trafficking. West's spokesperson, meanwhile, has denied these allegations.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kanye 'Ye' West Struggles Through Chaotic, Rain-Soaked Shanghai Concert
Kanye 'Ye' West's return to live performance is off to a rocky start. The errant rapper, producer and mogul's concert in Shanghai on Friday night was beset by technical problems, terrible weather and thousands of people chanting for a refund after he began the show over 40 minutes late. Ye, who rarely plays live these days due to an ongoing struggle to find willing concert partners not turned off by his many swirling controversies, returned to China last week after conducting a lucrative and highly viral listening party at the Wuyuanhe Stadium in Haikou, Hainan Province, in September 2024. His hotly anticipated gig at Shanghai Stadium, planned in support of his forthcoming album Bully, was sold out within minutes, according to local reports, suggesting that the rapper's various racism and social media controversies have not dimmed the enthusiasm of his Chinese fans. More from The Hollywood Reporter Will Justin Bieber Land a No. 1 Debut With 'Swag?' 'Superman' Star Nicholas Hoult Takes on New Role as Save the Children Ambassador Jeff Lynne Cancels Final ELO Show Due to Health Issues The Global Times, a state-backed Chinese news outlet known for its nationalistic stance, reports that Ye's gig was promoted as 'an immersive, multisensory experience, promising innovative stage design, upgraded setlists, and international production teams.' The paper added that 'promotional materials highlighted the show as a 'comprehensive, genre-defying journey through Ye's musical career, combining sound, light, visuals, and installations.'' From the outset, the mood was challenged in Shanghai Stadium Friday night by heavy rain, which poured down upon the stage and the crowd through the arena's open roof. The crowd grew increasingly restless at some point past the gig's scheduled 7:30 p.m. start time, with thousands eventually chanting for refunds. Ye finally arrived at around 8:10 p.m., walking out onto the stadium's vast gray stage solo, wearing black leather pants and a gray hoodie with 'China' written across the back. Fog, projections and spotlights set an austere mood reminiscent of some of his Donda stage design, but with even fewer visual elements. Occasionally, an enormous projection of Ye was beamed across the stage, while overhead screens featured additional reworked footage. According to the Global Times, tickets to the gig were pricey by Chinese standards, ranging from 980 yuan (about $135) to 2,680 yuan ($375). Videos circulating online in China show moments of Ye seemingly giving the performance his all despite the tough circumstances, throwing his body around to the beat and waving his arms wildly as he raps along to his hits. At other moments, he looks utterly defeated, such as when his most recent single, 'Losing Your Mind,' booms through the stadium's sound system, and he stops signing altogether and slowly walks off the stage. Local reports suggest the sound quality throughout the show was inconsistent at best. Even while the concert was underway, Ye became a trending topic on Chinese social media, sparking intense debate among fans. Some defended the rapper and blamed the setbacks on the weather, while others argued it was all a lazy display — or even a cynical ploy to cash in on China at a time when the rapper's brand remains diminished throughout the West. In a career marked by an uncanny ability to stay in the news, Ye has upped the ante in 2025, seemingly leaning into his pariah status in the entertainment industry, and pop culture generally, with a series of hugely controversial music releases and public stunts. In March, the rapper released a track that credited vocals to Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who was about to begin a federal sex trafficking trial. On June 13, Ye, who has been an outspoken defender of Combs, would also appear briefly at Combs' trial and later that month he released Never Stop, an EP by Combs' son Christian 'King' Combs. On the music side, in March, Ye revealed he would release an album titled WW3, which was subsequently changed to Cuck and later A Perfect World. The first single off his upcoming 13th studio album, was the single 'WW3' with a cover image featuring a Ku Klux Klan hood. The second single 'Cousins' was also controversial as its music video feature KKK iconography and a swastika. And finally, the third single was titled 'Heil Hitler.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter From 'Party in the U.S.A.' to 'Born in the U.S.A.': 20 of America's Most Patriotic (and Un-Patriotic) Musical Offerings Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025
Euronews
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Slovakian music festival featuring Kanye ‘Ye' West cancelled
This year's edition of the Slovak Rubicon Festival, which was scheduled to feature controversial American rapper Kanye 'Ye' West next week, has been cancelled. Organizers announced the news on Instagram, with the Rubicon Festival Team saying: 'This was not an easy decision. Due to media pressure and the withdrawal of several artists and partners, we were unable to deliver the festival at the standard of quality you deserve. We are truly grateful for your support and trust. For those who have purchased tickets, please be patient – all refund information will be sent via email within 14 days.' They added: 'This is not the end of Rubicon. We are not giving up. We're already working to come back stronger.' Une publication partagée par RUBICON FESTIVAL (@rubiconfestival) The festival cited unspecified and unforeseen circumstances, including logistical challenges and external pressures – which could refer to the petition that was launched last month opposing Ye's performance. Their petition described the Ye booking as 'an insult to historic memory, a glorification of wartime violence and debasement of all victims of the Nazi regime'. The Rubicon festival, which bills itself as a cultural event of 'vision and provocation,' had previously revealed plans for an exclusive mid-July performance by what it called a 'hip-hop visionary, cultural icon, and controversial genius.' They claimed the Bratislava show would be Ye's only European performance in 2025. Last week, we reported that Ye had his Australian visa cancelled, following the release of the rapper's song titled 'Heil Hitler'. In an interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, the country's home affairs minister Tony Burke said: "If someone argued that anti-Semitism was rational, I would not let them come here. (...) [West] has been coming to Australia for a long time… and he's made a lot of offensive comments. But my officials looked at it again once he released the Heil Hitler song, and he no longer has a valid visa in Australia." The rapper's song, released on 8 May - coinciding with the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat - has been widely condemned and banned on most music streaming platforms. Ye has previously identified as a Nazi and his anti-Semitic comments have been numerous over the years. This year alone, he made a shocking string of antisemitic posts, which included comments like 'I love Hitler' and 'I'm a Nazi.' He has also come under fire for selling a white t-shirt with a large swastika emblem on the chest – an item listed as 'HH-01' on his website, a reference to the 'Heil Hitler' chant. Following the online rampage and the posting of a KKK photo, he was dropped by his talent agency.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Thousands sign petition opposing Kanye West's headline slot at Slovak music festival
A growing backlash is mounting in Bratislava after the announcement that controversial rapper Kanye West - now legally known as Ye - is set to headline the Slovakian capital's upcoming Rubicon festival. A petition urging the mayor to cancel his appearance describes the booking as 'an insult to historic memory, a glorification of wartime violence and debasement of all victims of the Nazi regime'. The Rubicon festival, which bills itself as a cultural event of 'vision and provocation,' revealed plans for an exclusive mid-July performance by what it called a 'hip-hop visionary, cultural icon, and controversial genius.' However, more than 3,600 people have signed a petition - endorsed by groups including Peace for Ukraine and Cities for Democracy - demanding Ye's removal from the lineup. It accuses the artist of 'repeatedly and openly adhering to symbols and [an] ideology connected with the darkest period of modern global history'. Related Kanye 'Ye' West posts KKK photo after announcing return of his gospel choir Kanye 'Ye' West new album drop overshadowed by yet another disgusting social media meltdown The 48-year-old rapper has remained in the headlines for a long string of increasingly controversial and provocative antics. These include accusations of controlling behaviour toward his wife, Bianca Censori; the sale of Swastika-emblazoned T-shirts on his now-taken down Yeezy retail site; and most recently, the release of a track titled Heil Hitler on 8 May - coinciding with the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat. The online petition also warns that West's appearance could attract 'radical and extremist groups from Slovakia and abroad' and cited 'legitimate concern about the appearance of Nazi symbolism, violent behaviour or the spread of ideology that is unacceptable in a democratic society and criminal in our country'. Meanwhile, West - who recently made a brief appearance at the sex-trafficking trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs - is expected to release a full version of his 12th album Bully, following the leak of several incomplete editions earlier this year.
