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Kanye West Postpones France Concert
Marseille Mayor Benoît Payan and Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez had publicly opposed the concert, stating the city should not be a 'showcase for those who promote hatred.' West, now known as Ye, announced the postponement on social media, expressing a desire to 'make amends' and avoid putting his fans in a difficult position.
The planned June 11 show at the Vélodrome stadium has been put on hold indefinitely as backlash grows across Europe.
The controversy has reignited a debate over how to define and handle antisemitism in the entertainment industry.
Marseille
French commune in Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur; the second largest city of France
French commune in Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur; the second largest city of France
Laurent Nuñez
French official and politician
French official and politician
Benoît Payan
French politician
French politician
France
Country in Western Europe and other continents (through its overseas territories in America, Africa and Oceania)
Country in Western Europe and other continents (through its overseas territories in America, Africa and Oceania)