Amid growing controversy over Kanye West headlining London’s Wireless Festival, the rapper says he “would be grateful” to meet members of the Jewish community in the U.K. who have criticized his inclusion in one of the country’s biggest music events despite West’s history of antisemitic statements.
In a statement to the BBC, the rapper said: “To Those I’ve Hurt: I’ve been following the conversation around Wireless and want to address it directly. My only goal is to come to London and present a show of change, bringing unity, peace, and love through my music.”
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West, the BBC reported, offered to meet members of the community in person “to listen”, adding: “I know words aren’t enough – I’ll have to show change through my actions. If you’re open, I’m here. With Love, Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.”
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