Previously, the rapper's performances were canceled in Switzerland, Poland, France, and India.
Kanye West and Travis Scott's performances, scheduled for July in Reggio Emilia, have been canceled, Variety reports. Prefect Salvatore Angieri cited security concerns.
West was set to headline the Hellwat festival on July 18 at the RCF Arena, while Scott was to perform there on July 17. Festival organizers stated that they would still attempt to bring West to Italy on July 18 — to a different location, already under the jurisdiction of another prefect.
Previously, West's performances were canceled in Switzerland, Poland, France, and India. The most significant scandal erupted in the UK — the UK Home Office banned the rapper from entering the country, stating that his presence would not contribute to the "public good." Following this decision, the organizers of the Wireless Festival decided to cancel the event.
In recent years, the musician has repeatedly made anti-Semitic, racist, and pro-Nazi statements. His social media accounts were suspended, and partners (adidas, Balenciaga, lawyers, label) terminated contracts. Pepsi announced the cessation of sponsorship for the Wireless Festival specifically due to West's invitation.
Shortly before the release of the album "Bully," the artist explained his anti-Semitic remarks as a result of a traumatic brain injury and apologized to the Jewish community. At that time, he claimed to be working on his mental state and asked for patience and understanding. In early 2025, West retracted his apology, again called himself a Nazi, and then once more denied those words.
Ye (born Kanye Omari West; June 8, 1977, Atlanta) is an American rapper, music producer, songwriter, sound engineer, dollar billionaire, and designer.
