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Marseille Mayor Says Kanye West “Not Welcome”
Marseille has barred Kanye West from performing at the Velodrome this summer, with Mayor Benoît Payan citing his past antisemitic remarks as incompatible with the city’s values. The August show has been canceled, and the promoter says they will try to relocate the concert elsewhere in Europe.
French city of Marseille has barred Kanye West from performing at the city’s Velodrome stadium this summer, with Mayor Benoît Payan citing concerns over the artist’s recent history of making antisemitic remarks. The mayor stated that such provocative statements are incompatible with the values of the Republic and represent an attack on universal dignity. While acknowledging the artist’s musical influence, Mayor Payan emphasized that Marseille will not provide a stage for hate speech. The decision follows the artist’s controversial statements in 2022, which led to widespread condemnation and severed commercial relationships. The concert, part of a planned European tour, was slated for August. The promoter has expressed disappointment with the cancellation but stated they will seek to relocate the event.
SOURCE: FRANVE 24
