Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, has paused his scheduled Marseille concert as French authorities reportedly weigh options to block the event over past antisemitic remarks and pro‑Nazi declarations.
Ye posted the cancellation on X late Tuesday, saying the decision to postpone was made “after much thought and consideration” and that the show would be moved to a later date.
France eyes potential block — The French interior minister, Laurent Nuñez, was said to be examining “all possibilities” to stop the June 11 performance at the Vélodrome stadium, while Marseille’s mayor Benoît Payan openly opposed the plan on social media.
The European leg remains on the schedule for now, with dates in Arnhem and Madrid still listed. In the U.K., West was recently barred from entering the country, effectively scrapping his Wireless Festival spot in London.
Context and reaction
West has faced a long chain of controversy tied to antisemitic comments. He issued a January ad in The Wall Street Journal apologizing for his behavior, though critics said it did not undo his prior history of antisemitism.
As West maps his return to live shows, the Marseille cancellation marks another setback as promoters assess the path forward for the artist.
The Marseille show was slated for June 11 at the Vélodrome; organizers had signaled mixed responses as controversy intensified.
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