Kanye West's Russia shows officially cancelled after weeks of uncertainty
Summary
Kanye West's planned concerts in St Petersburg, Russia, were officially cancelled after weeks of uncertainty. The Gazprom Arena said it never signed an agreement to host the shows, and the cancellation followed criticism over West's past antisemitic and pro-Nazi comments.Key Facts
- Kanye West was scheduled to perform at Gazprom Arena in St Petersburg on October 10 and 11.
- The venue said it did not sign a rental contract and would not host the concerts.
- Concert organisers, Say Agency, confirmed the shows were cancelled but promised more updates soon.
- West has faced backlash for making antisemitic and pro-Nazi comments, and he apologized citing bipolar disorder.
- Russia’s Foreign Ministry criticized the planned shows because of West's praise of Hitler.
- West’s concerts have also been cancelled in Poland, Italy, France, and the UK due to similar concerns.
- West returned to touring in 2024 with concerts in the US and Europe.
- The planned Russia shows would have been the biggest Western artist gigs in Russia since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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