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Several countries have decided to prohibit Kanye West from performing within their borders. Here’s a look at where the artist is currently unwelcome.
Ye, who was previously known as Kanye West, is facing increasing challenges as he attempts to book concert dates across Europe. His past controversial statements, particularly those deemed antisemitic, have led various nations to deny him entry. Despite issuing a public apology for his offensive remarks, many countries remain unconvinced. Below is a list of places that have turned away Ye from performing.
Kanye West is struggling to play concerts on his European tour
One notable incident involves Poland, where Ye was scheduled to hold a concert this June. Due to his history of antisemitic comments, Polish authorities have decided to cancel the event.
“The decision to organize a Kanye West concert in Poland is unacceptable,” Culture Minister Marta Cienkowska said on social media. “We are talking about an artist who has publicly expressed antisemitic views, downplayed crimes, and profited from selling swastika T-shirts. These are not ‘controversies.’ This is a deliberate crossing of boundaries and the normalization of hatred.”
Cienkowska said allowing West to perform in Poland felt incredibly inappropriate given the country’s history with the Holocaust.
“Artistic freedom does not mean giving a free pass to everything,” she added. “Culture cannot be a space for those who exploit it to spread hatred.”
Poland is the latest country to block Ye from performing. The United Kingdom banned him, leading to the cancellation of Wireless Festival, which he was set to headline. In 2025, Australia barred his entry because of his song “Heil Hitler.” France is also considering banning Ye. He voluntarily postponed a concert in Marseille as the country deliberates on the future of his show. Politicians in the country have campaigned to keep him out.
“I refuse to let Marseille be a showcase for those who promote hatred and unabashed Nazism,” Marseille Mayor Benoît Payan said. “Kanye West is not welcome at the Vélodrome, our temple of living together and belonging to all Marseillais.”
Despite the growing number of countries who have banned Ye, others have allowed him to perform.