A Kanye West festival appearance is causing chaos in the UK.
The controversial singer, who has been lambasted for months for antisemitic outbursts at a time of heightened tension, has this morning said he “would be grateful” to meet members of the Jewish community as he brings a message of “change, unity, peace, and love through my music.”
He is due to headline London’s Wireless Festival in a few months’ time, which has caused outrage, leading to a backlash from Jewish groups and working its way up to the UK Prime Minister’s office. Keir Starmer yesterday said he finds the prospect of West headlining the festival “deeply concerning,” as the government reviews if West should be allowed to enter the UK. He was last year denied a Visa to enter Australia after the release of his song “Heil Hitler,” which was condemned and banned on multiple platforms.
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