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Kanye West postpones France show

Kanye West postpones France show

Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, has called off his planned show at the Marseille Velodrome just a week after being denied entry to the UK. French officials, including the city's mayor and the interior minister, had publicly opposed the event, citing concerns about promoting hatred.

West stated on social media that the postponement was his sole decision and that he intends to make amends for his past comments.

The controversy highlights the ongoing debate in Europe over how to handle public figures who express extremist views.