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Pepsi drops Wireless Festival sponsorship

Pepsi drops Wireless Festival sponsorship

The commercial fallout from Kanye West's inclusion in the Wireless Festival lineup has intensified with PepsiCo's sudden withdrawal as a major sponsor.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer joined the chorus of disapproval, describing the booking as 'deeply concerning' given the rapper's past behavior.

The festival, scheduled for Finsbury Park in July, now faces significant financial and public relations challenges.

Despite the controversy, organizers have yet to announce a change to the three-night headline billing for the artist now known as Ye.